The Work of God Continues

November 24, 2019 |
Passage: Acts 28:17-31 | Series: |

I. Paul’s first meeting with the Jews (Acts 28:17-22)

A. Paul’s message to the Jews.

  1. Paul had done nothing against the Jews.
  2. The Romans found no capital charge against                                 Paul.
  3. Paul appealed to Caesar, but not to bring a                                  charge against the Jews.

B. The Jewish leaders’ response.

  1. The Jews in Rome did not receive word of Paul’s     legal issues.
  2. The Jews desire to hear Paul’s theology.

 

II. Paul’s second meeting with the Jews (Acts 28:23-29)

A. Paul uses the Old Testament to show that Jesus is the                   Messiah.

B. Some Jews were convinced by what Paul taught, but                   others did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah.

C. Paul states that the Jews’ response is a fulfillment of                   Isaiah 6.

 

III. Isaiah 6 (Matt. 13:10-17; Mark 4:10-12; Luke 8:9-10; John 12:37-41)

A. Isaiah is given a vision of the Lord on His throne and of                   angelic creatures singing praises of His holiness (v. 1-3).

B. Isaiah recognizes he is unworthy in the presence of God                     (v. 4-5).

C. God provides a way to purify Isaiah and prepare him                   for service (v. 6-7).

D. God needs someone to send to deliver His message,                   Isaiah volunteers (v. 8).

E. God’s message sent through Isaiah will not be used to                   bring repentance, but will harden the hearts of the                              proud that are rejecting God (v. 9-10).

F. Isaiah must be faithful to deliver God’s message until                   Israel has been purified (v. 11-13).

 

IV. Conclusion (Acts 28:30-31). Paul had the freedom to boldly proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through this imprisonment.

 

V. Application. As Spirit-empowered messengers, we should:

A. Be urgent (Acts 28:17).

B. Be discerning with our approach (Acts 28:17-20).

C. Be grounded in Scripture (Acts 28:23).

D. Be ready for rejection (Acts 28:25-29).

E. Be humble (Acts 28:26-27).

F. Be confident (Acts 28:30-31).

David Gamble is a gifted teacher, serving as an elder at Providence Church since 2019. David taught high school History and Bible at a local Christian school for over 15 years. He and his wife Hannah have four children. David is passionate about taking the truths of the Bible and making them accessible to believers from all walks of life, and encouraging believers to grow in holiness. David also runs a small martial arts ministry with his brother that focuses on teaching self-defense in a safe, Christian environment. David is a graduate of Whitefield Theological Seminary and College.