Argument: The church is created and sustained by the Word.
Outline:
1. Evangelism (19–21)
2. Encouragement (22–24)
3. Edification (25–26)

Argument: God testifies that the gospel is for everyone.
Outline:
1. Objection: “What are you doing?”(1–3)
2. Defense: “What is God doing?” (4–17)
3. Conclusion: “God has done it!” (18)

Argument: The gospel is for everyone.

Outline: How Peter becomes convinced of Christ's mission
1. Two Visions (1–16)
2. Two Meetings (17–44)
3. One Conclusion (45–48)

Argument: Jesus continues his ministry and mission through his apostles.

Outline: 3 Signs Christ Is Advancing His Kingdom
1. The Raising of a Paralytic
2. The Raising of the Dead
3. The Raising of a People

Argument: Jesus loves to turn his enemies into his ambassadors.

Outline:
1. A Wolf Meets the Good Shepherd (1–9)
2. The Enemy Is now an Ambassador (10–30)
3. The Church Multiplies (31)

Argument: God’s mission advances, through the Word, despite massive obstacles.
Outline: The Word advances…
- Amid strong opposition
- Despite selfishness
- Through the church
- By pursuing those who are far from God

Argument: Wisdom is having a right view of yourself before God.
Outline:
I. The problem with pride
A. It is a false view of yourself
B. It leads to destruction

II. The wisdom of humility
A. It is a right view of yourself
B. It leads to honor

Argument: Gossip is a destructive weed that must be uprooted.

Outline:
1. The Evil Roots of Gossip
2. The Destructive Power of Gossip
3. A Plan to Uproot Gossip from our Lives

Argument: A wise person chooses the right friends and is a good friend.

Outline: 2 ways that wisdom helps us enjoy true friendship

I. Choosing good friends
A. Be selective
B. Be discerning
II. Being a good friend
A. A good friend is trustworthy
B. A good friend is considerate
C. A good friend is committed
D. A good friend is honest

Argument: The fear of the Lord is the foundation for a wise and blessed life.

Outline: 3 questions that help us live a wise life:

1. Where do I begin?
2. How do I know if I fear the Lord?
3. What difference does the fear of the Lord make?