Worship Preparation - March 31, 2024
Read the sermon text: Acts 2:22-41
Read the sermon summary: In the beginning of the book of Acts, we see that as the disciples of Jesus gathered together they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in different languages. In response to the accusation that they were drunk, Peter stands up to preach. In his sermon, Peter gives a theological explanation and defense of what was happening. Although he attributes what is happening to the Holy Spirit, he begins with the story of Jesus, that is his death and resurrection. Peter shows how all that happened to Jesus was according to God’s plan and what had been laid forth in Scripture beforehand. We will consider this passage for Easter Sunday, paying special attention to the results of Jesus’s death and resurrection seen in verses 33-41. In preparation for the sermon consider the following questions: What is Peter attempting to do by quoting Psalm 16? What results of Jesus’s resurrection can you identify in this passage?
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
Christ is Risen
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
For I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
The prodigal is welcomed home
The sinner now a saint
For the God who died came back to life
And everything has changed
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
O death where is your sting
O fear where is your power
The mighty King of kings has disarmed you
Delivered and redeemed eternal life is ours
O praise His name forever
Chorus
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
And all throughout eternity
Our song will be the same
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
And on the day You call me in
To heaven's sweet embrace
I'll see Your scars Your open arms
The beauty of Your face
Through tears of joy
I'll lift my voice in everlasting praise
Hallelujah Christ is risen from the grave
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