Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Deuteronomy 18:15-22
Sermon Outline:
- Cling to the Apostles’ teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ
- Faith in the name of the Author of life
- The Suffering of Christ bring refreshing
- God will either turn you away, or turn you away from sin
Family Discussion Questions:
- What miracle happened right before Peter preached this sermon?
- Why did the Apostles need to do miracles?
- Why do Christians not need to do miracles?
- Who is the one who made all life?
- What do people need to do to be forgiven by Jesus?
- What wonderful things will happen when Jesus returns?
- What terrible things will happen to people who do not trust in Jesus?
- Why was it important for Peter to point out that these things were predicted by the Old Testament?
- What is all packed into that word, “refreshing”? (Think now and in eternity)
- How does Peter distinguish between the promised blessing and the sign of that promised blessing?
- Life and death are contrasted in verse 14-16. How did the crucifixion demonstrate that, and how is it demonstrated in the world today?
- Verse 12 absolutely destroys the “Prosperity Gospel” or “Word of Faith” or New Apostolic Reformation movements of today. How?
- Does sinning in ignorance mean that you are not guilty and do not need to be forgiven?
- How is verse 26 an essential blessing which we cannot afford to ignore?
