1. Acts Role In The Canon Of Scripture

2. Highlights From Acts 1-4

Praise the Lord...

1. Loudly (v. 1-3)

2. For His Word’s Covenantal Character (v. 4-5)

- God’s Word of Creation (Gen. 1, Rom. 1)

- God’s Word in the Conscience (Rom. 2)

- God’s Inspired Word, the Bible (2 Tim. 3-4)

- God’s Word Made Flesh, Jesus Christ (John 1)

3. For His Word in Creation (v. 6-9)

4. For His Word of Counsel (v. 10-12)

5. For His Watchful Preservation (v. 13-19)

6. Together (v. 20-22)

Gather

1. Gather

2. Hear

a. The Thesis (2)

b. The Research Question (3)

c. The Opening Arguments (4-11)

3. Heed

How do we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?

1. Actively wait for Jesus return (v. 14)

2. The whole of scripture calls us to be found in Christ (v. 15-16)

3. Be forewarned that scripture will be attacked (v. 17)

4. Grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (v. 18)

1. You Will Be Blessed And Forgiven If You Confess Your Sins To The Lord [vv1–5]

2. Encourage Others To Be Blessed & forgiven By Confessing Their Sins to the Lord [vv 6–11]

1. Rejoice In Christ Your Refuge Of Redemption [Ps 31:1–8]

2. Sigh To Christ Over Your Sin And Schemers [Ps 31:9–13]

3. Trust Christ For Your Times Are In His Hands [Ps 31:14–20]

4. Love The Lord; Take Heart; Wait! [Psalm 31:21–24]

Church unity is rooted in a Word centered community

1.    The blood bought gifts to the church (7-11)

2.    Purpose: To equip the saints (12)

3.    Goal: Is mature Christians (13)

4.    Result:

a.    An unshakable faith (14)

b.    A pure gospel (15-16)

Psalm 30 gives us gladness in place of sadness and calls us to give thanks forever. 

1. The Father Brings Us From Death to Life in Christ (v.1-5)

Response: Because Jesus rose, you will rise in Christ too!

2. The Father Disciplines Those He Loves in Christ (v. 6-10)

Response: God uses sickness and hardships for our good, to make us more like Jesus and reliant on God.

3. The Father Turns Sadness to Gladness in Christ (v. 11-12)

Response: Be not silent! Give thanks to Father, Son, and Spirit forever!

1. Glory To The Storm King [1–2]

2. The Storm King Creates, [3–4]

3. The Storm King Judges [5–9]

4. The Storm King Blesses [10–11]

5. Respond To The Storm King

When enemies rise, the church should:

1. Prayerfully plea (v.1-2)

2. Remember God will judge (v. 3-5)

3. Trust Christ (v. 6-9)