Who/What
WHO - Paul and the Romans
WHAT - Paul told the Romans that the only way that new people will learn about Jesus is if we tell them, so we must tell them!
WHY - Because how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!
Which Bible story is the following verse from:
14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?[c] And how are they to hear without someone preaching?
Romans 10:14
We are to tell others about Jesus (Paul tells the Romans that they are sent to spread the good news.
Romans 10:14-15 "How, then, can they call on the one..."
14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Romans 10:14-15
Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus?
We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
Once we are believe in Jesus, our work is done! We don't need to share the good news with anyone!
Paul says that we are 'sent' to spread the good news as followers of Christ! We must be intentional in our relationships, relying on the Lord to lead us in opportunities to show and tell others about Jesus.
Who - Peter, Ananias and Sapphira
WHAT - Ananias and Sapphira sold land and gave some of the proceeds to the church, but kept some for themselves. Peter said “You have not lied to man but to God.” When they were found out, both Ananias and Sapphira died
WHY - Because they tried to keep a secret from God!
Which Bible story is the following verse from:
38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38
Peter Preached in Jerusalem (or Peter and the 3,000)
Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is..."
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
How does the Holy Spirit help Christians?
The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God's glory.
Ananias and Sapphira lied to Peter, and Peter got so mad that he punished them himself!
Ananias and Sapphira lied to God, and God punished them because of their wicked hearts.
Who - Peter, John, and the religious leaders.
WHAT - The religious leaders jailed Peter and John because they were preaching about Jesus. Peter told the religious leaders that they (the religious leaders) had killed Jesus, but that He rose again. The religious leaders had to let them go. Peter and John did not stop preaching.
WHY - Because they were called to proclaim the goodness of God!
What Bible story is the following verse from:
6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”
Acts 3:6
Peter and the Man Who Could not Walk!
John 17:3 "This is eternal life: that they may know..."
This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent - Jesus Christ.
John 17:3
How do we know that God wants us to know Him?
We can know that God wants us to know Him because He has revealed Himself through His Word.
When the man who could not walk was healed, he started jumping and leaping and praising God. The people who saw him were filled with boredom, because they did not know him.
When the man who could not walk was healed, he started jumping and leaping and praising God. Everybody who saw him was filled with wonder and amazement!
WHO - Peter, John and the man who could not walk.
WHAT - On their way into the temple, Peter and John encountered a man who could not walk. The man asked for money, but Peter healed him in the name of Jesus. The man leapt for joy and ran into the temple, praising God!
WHY - Because The Holy Spirit allows Jesus’ followers to do great works!
Which Bible story is the following verse from:
19 But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! 20 As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Acts 4:19-20
Peter continued to preach
Revelation 5:13 "I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth..."
I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!
Revelation 5:13
How is Jesus the perfect King?
Jesus perfectly rules over the universe as the King of Kings.
When the 3000 asked Peter what they must do to be saved Peter answered 'give up all of your belongings and believe that you are strong enough to do good works!'
When the 3000 asked Peter what they must do to be saved Peter answered 'repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of your sins!'
WHO - Peter and the 3000.
WHAT - Right after Pentecost, Peter preached. People asked “What must I do to be saved?” Peter answered: Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of your sins. Then peter baptized 3,000 people!
WHY - Because Peter had the courage to preach the Gospel through the Holy Spirit.
What Bible story is the following verse from:
2 and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Acts 5:2
Ananias and Sapphira (or Peter confronted sin)
Hebrews 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize..."
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 4:15
How is Jesus the perfect Priest?
Jesus was the perfect sacrifice for sin, and He speaks to God the Father for us today.
Peter and John were arrested for preaching, but those who heard the word believed. It was almost 14 people!
Peter and John were arrested for preaching, but those who heard the word believed. It was about 5000 people!