Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Isaiah 8:11-22
Sermon Outline:
- The Good Works of Christ bring both hostility and rejoicing
- The Name Essential for salvation is rejected by men but approved by God
- Christian devotion to Christ is public and based on historical fact
Family Discussion Questions:
- What amazing thing did God use the Apostles to do?
- What was the man’s response?
- What did the powerful people think about this?
- What did the Old Testament tell people would happen to the Saviour when he came?
- Is there any other way to be saved other than trusting in Jesus?
- When should we obey or disobey people in authority?
- What kept the rulers from approving of the Apostles?
- What was it that convinced the 2000 men to trust in Christ- the miracle or the preaching?
- What about the Apostles made an impression on the crowd?
- Why should Christians refuse to talk about Christianity as though it is merely a matter of opinion or choice?
- Are all people commanded to trust in Jesus?
- Why should we be careful about going along with the crowd or with leaders?
- What motivated the actions of the rulers?
- Why should we be confident in the preaching of the Gospel even in the face of hostility?
