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Study Section 11: Putting it Together - continued

11.1 Connect

Let’s continue working on our sermon on Acts 1:8!

11.2 Objectives

1. The student will continue to see a demonstration of how to develop a sermon.

2. The student should be able to apply the concepts learned to preparing his own sermon.

11.3 Putting it all Together – continued

5. Significance

But you [apostles] shall receive [acquire] power [ability to perform an
activity]…

(1) This signifies that Jesus is speaking to His followers.

(a) Luke identifies Jesus in verses 1-2 of chapter 1.

(b) Luke identifies the apostles in verse 2 of chapter 1.

(c) It is stated in verse 4 of chapter 1 that Jesus is assembled with His followers and
is speaking to them.

(d) It is also stated in verse 6 of chapter 1 that Jesus’ followers are speaking with
Him.

(e) In verse 6 of chapter 1 Jesus’ followers ask Him a question to which He issues
His reply beginning in verse 7.

(2) This signifies a contrast in focus for Jesus’ followers.

(a) Jesus’ followers question Him concerning the establishment of His kingdom in
verse 6 of chapter 1.

(b) Jesus answers their question in verse 7 and uses the conjunction ‘but’ in verse 8
to indicate a different focus.

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