Main Idea: As the gospel is powerfully proclaimed in Iconium, it arouses opposition, and transforms the lives of those who believe.
- Such a powerful gospel deserves to be __________________ proclaimed. (vs. 1)
[1] Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed.
*Galatians 3:1; 1 Corinthians 2:1–5; 1 Corinthians 1:21-25
- The gospel arouses vicious opposition and __________________________. (vs. 2, 4-6)
[2] But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers...
[4] But the people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles. [5] When an attempt was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat them and to stone them, [6] they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country…
* Matthew 10:34–39; 2 Corinthians 2:15–16; Titus 2:11
- The gospel has incomprehensible supernatural power to _________________________ lives. (vs. 1b, 3, 6-7)
[1b] …a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. [3] So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
…[6] they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country, [7] and there they continued to preach the gospel.
- Power to ______________
- Power to ______________
- __________________________ power
- Power for strategic _____________________
- Power that makes us ________________________
*1 Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 1:18-21; James 1:5; 2 Timothy 3:10–15; Philippians 1:20–30; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Psalm 42:5-6; Romans 8:31-38
Today’s Key Insight! If you were to share a key insight from today’s sermon with a friend, what would you say?
Today’s Lunch Discussion: What is the gospel? Do you truly believe the gospel? Are you ever ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16)? Why? What does it mean to powerfully proclaim the gospel? Why would a faithful proclamation of the gospel arouse opposition? How does the gospel divide? Discuss the power of the gospel to transform lives. How is Paul an example of perseverance in the gospel? Does the gospel have first importance in your heart? How could you preach the gospel to yourself today?