Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Ezekiel 36:24-27
Sermon Outline:
- Finished by Christ and yet just begun
- Christ chose the Apostles and taught them through the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit sent from the Father and Son to baptize the church
- The Holy Spirit takes the testimony of the Apostles to the ends of the earth
- The New Testament fulfills the Old Testament
Family Discussion Questions:
- How many days did Jesus remain on earth after He rose from the dead?
- Where were the disciples to meet Jesus to receive the Holy Spirit?
- Where are we supposed to share the Gospel?
- How does this passage testify of the Trinity?
- Why is important to note that the Apostles were chosen by Christ and the Holy Spirit in the first century?
- What does it mean to be baptized by Christ with the Holy Spirit?
- Who has received this gift?
- What were the Apostles to bear witness about?
- How does this passage serve as an outline for the whole Book of Acts?
- What refers us back to the Old Testament in this passage?
- How can thinking about Christ’s death forgiving people in the Old Testament help us understand the significance of the Holy Spirit’s work in the book of Acts?
- What happens if we forget about the uniqueness of the Apostles and their role?
