Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Psalm 72
Sermon Outline:
- The Holy Spirit lights the path for the Church
- Those who belong to Christ will take up their cross and follow Him
- Those who belong to Christ will have his affection for the Church
- Those who belong to Christ will be empowered to live for His fame
Family Discussion Questions:
- Where was Paul sailing?
- What did the Lord tell people was going to happen to Paul in Jerusalem?
- What was the way that Agabus told Paul about Jerusalem?
- How did these prophesies make the church feel?
- Why did Paul go to Jerusalem, even though he knew he would end up in jail?
- List the many ways which this story of Paul lines up with the story of Christ.
- What was unique about the Apostles compared to other Christians?
- Did the Lord promise this type of experience of prophecies for all churches for all of history?
- Both Christ and Christians were called to carry a cross. What is the difference between how we carry our cross and how Jesus did?
- Why is it important that we do not miss the affection that God is highlighting in this passage?
- How does a foreknowledge of the church’s suffering help us?
- Why would any cost or loss be worth paying if Christ would be glorified?
