You Who Fear God, Listen

Resurrection Sunday 2014 - You Who Fear God, Listen!

I. Introduction – vs. 13-16
A. Paul’s First Missionary Journey
B. Paul’s First Synagogue Sermon at Antioch in Pisidia

II. Jesus’ Identity Promised – vs. 17-22 (Old Testament Proclamation)
A. The Patriarchs (vs. 17) – God’s Choice
B. The People (vs. 17) – God’s Power
C. The Promised Land (vs. 18-19) – God’s Provision
D. The Potentates – Judges, Prophets, and Kings (vs. 20-22) – God’s Guidance

III. Jesus’ Identity Announced – vs. 23-31 (New Testament Proclamation)
A. The Promised Savior – Jesus (vs. 23)
B. The Predecessor – John (vs. 24-25) – Repentance
C. The Prophets Fulfilled – Jerusalem (vs. 26-27)
D. Put to Death (vs. 28) – Cursed for the Curse
E. Placed in the Tomb (vs. 29)
F. The Power of God Witnessed (vs. 30-31)

1. Vindication – Died Accursed, but Raised
2. Satisfaction – Wrath Assuaged
3. Validation – Every Word and Work Verified
4. Anticipation – His Rule and Return

IV. Jesus’ Identity Proved – vs. 32-37 (Supportive Texts: He must be raised to sit on David’s Throne)
A. Coronation – Psalm 2:7 (vs. 32-33) – 2 Sam. 7:8-16; Heb. 1:5-6
B. Restoration – Isaiah 55:3 (vs. 34) – 2 Sam. 7:8, 16; Psa. 89:27-29 – New Covenant
C. Preservation – Psalm 16:10 (vs. 35-37) – Acts 2:25-28

V. Jesus’ Identity Applied – vs. 38-43 (The Announcement of the Gospel)
A. Forgiveness of Sins (vs. 38) – Pardon
B. Freedom (vs. 39) – Justification by Faith, not by the Law – Phil. 3:6
C. Finally (vs. 40-41) – A Warning – Hab. 1:5

1. Reject and Expect Disaster – John 3:18-21
2. Believe and Expect Deliverance – Romans 10:9-13