Evening Worship at Covenant OPC in New Bern, NC 7-31-2022-Acts 6-1-7-1. How did this crisis arise-2. How significant this crisis was-3. How the Apostles solved the crisis--4. How the Church benefited from the Apostles solution

1. The Impact of The Vision on John-2. Christ's Interpretation of the Vision to John

1. Jehovah's inviting question-2. Elijah's covenantal accusation-3. Jehovah's quiet presence-4. Jehovah's covenant judgement and grace

1. John saw Christ as The Son of Man-2. John saw Christ as The Great High Priest-3. John saw Christ as The Heavenly Messenger-4. John saw Christ as Almighty God-5. John saw Christ as The Righteous Judge

I. Get the text right-II. Think through the geographical details of the text-III. Recognize the evidence of divine approval in the text-IV. Observe the redemptive-historical parallels in the text

1. Christ's coming with the Clouds brings judgement on those who pierced him-2. Christ's coming with the Clouds brings salvation to the World

1. Elijah's fervent prayer for rain-2. Jehovah's free offer of Grace

1. A ride for The King-2. A greeting for The King-3. A challenge to The King

1. Christians are a distinct people-2. Christians are a delivered people-3. The destruction of God's enemies-4. The declaration of God's commands