Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Isaiah 66:18-24
Sermon Title:
The Church moves to an Offensive Pursuit with the Sword of the Spirit
Sermon Outline:
God uses the church to set apart men for His work
The demonic religious powers that seek to control the Lord’s deacon of justice
The gospel triumphs over demonic power
Family discussion questions:
What did the church send Barnabas and Saul to do?
Who was the man who tried to keep the governor from trusting in Jesus?
What did God do to that man that helped the governor believe?
Why should we not be worried when powerful people try to stop people from trusting in Jesus?
How do the first three verses set a pattern for the rest of the church age?
How are the external and internal calls to ministry seen in verses 1-3?
What is the typical connection between the religious powers and the civil powers?
What is the typical response when this is challenged by Christianity?
What does Saul mean when he says Elymas is a “son of the devil”?
Why is the path of the Lord called “straight”?
What does it mean to make crooked the straight paths of the Lord?
What is the double irony of Elymas’ punishment from the Lord?
Even though verse 12 does not contain a promise for all governors, how is helpful for the church
to know?
