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Introduction
We have previously discussed how opposition helps us to grow stronger.
We examined how it sharpens us and removes hindrances from our lives enabling us to serve the Lord more effectively.
Today we want to talk about how we respond to opposition.
“While she was enjoying a transatlantic ocean trip, Billie Burke, the famous actress, noticed that a gentleman at the next table was suffering from a bad cold.
‘Are you uncomfortable?’ she asked sympathetically.
The man nodded.
‘I'll tell you just what to do for it,’ she offered.
‘Go back to your stateroom and drink lots of orange juice.
Take two aspirins.
Cover yourself with all the blankets you can find.
Sweat the cold out.
I know just what I'm talking about.
I'm Billie Burke from Hollywood.’
The man smiled warmly and introduced himself in return.
‘Thanks,’ he said, ‘I'm Dr. Mayo from the Mayo clinic.’”
Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 24.
http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/expert.htm.
There are times when we think we know what to do in a situation, but in reality, we should just let the experts handle it.
What we are going to learn in this passage is that our response to opposition should be to let the expert handle it.
As the sovereign ruler over all, God is the expert.
Our method of handling opposition is to give it to Him, and continue serving faithfully.
Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 24.
We have previously discussed how opposition helps us to grow stronger.
We examined how it sharpens us and removes hindrances from our lives enabling us to serve the Lord more effectively.
Today we want to talk about how we respond to opposition.
“While she was enjoying a transatlantic ocean trip, Billie Burke, the famous actress, noticed that a gentleman at the next table was suffering from a bad cold.
‘Are you uncomfortable?’ she asked sympathetically.
The man nodded.
‘I'll tell you just what to do for it,’ she offered.
‘Go back to your stateroom and drink lots of orange juice.
Take two aspirins.
Cover yourself with all the blankets you can find.
Sweat the cold out.
I know just what I'm talking about.
I'm Billie Burke from Hollywood.’
The man smiled warmly and introduced himself in return.
‘Thanks,’ he said, ‘I'm Dr. Mayo from the Mayo clinic.’”
Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 24.
http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/expert.htm.
There are times when we think we know what to do in a situation, but in reality, we should just let the experts handle it.
What we are going to learn in this passage is that our response to opposition should be to let the expert handle it.
As the sovereign ruler over all, God is the expert.
Our method of handling opposition is to give it to Him, and continue serving faithfully.
There are a lot of important terms in this passage.
So be ready to see a lot of Greek words up on the screen.
My goal in mentioning the original languages so much is not to show off how smart I am.
I can guarantee that I probably mispronounce half the words.
My Greek is rusty after being out of Bible school for 9 years now.
I put the Greek words on here to challenge each of us to consider the original languages and to hopefully familiarize us a little bit with various Greek terms that are important.
If you find them interesting, great!
If not, I am hoping to make them gain in interest for you.
These verses record the disciple’s three-fold response to opposition.
These verses record a three-fold response to opposition.
The response of the disciples should be ours as well.
The response of the disciples should be ours as well.
Learning how to respond to opposition enables us to serve more effectively.
There is only one small line in one verse of this prayer that deals with the persecution they are facing!
V. 29 “Now, Lord, look on their threats”.
That’s it!
Prayer
As we face opposition and respond Biblically we gain courage and boldness in our proclamation of the gospel.
There is only one small line in one verse of this prayer that deals with the persecution they are facing!
V. 29 “Now, Lord, look on their threats”.
That’s it!
Preaching
Verse 23 records the first response of the disciples.
There are a lot of important terms in this passage.
So be ready to see a lot of Greek words up on the screen.
My goal in mentioning the original languages so much is not to show off how smart I am.
I can guarantee that I probably mispronounce half the words.
My Greek is rusty after being out of Bible school for 9 years now.
I put the Greek words on here to challenge each of us to consider the original languages and to hopefully familiarize us a little bit with various Greek terms that are important.
If you find them interesting, great!
If not, I am hoping to make them gain in interest for you.
1. Presenting The Opposition v. 23
a. Presenting the opposition v. 23
There are a few times in the NT where an author specifically warns people about either a false teacher or someone who opposes the Gospel. is one such passage (S).
I believe that it is a present weakness of the church that we often hesitate to adequately warn people about false teachers and opponents of the gospel.
Peter and John have been wrongfully arrested, imprisoned, and interrogated.
Upon their release they go straight to the other disciples.
First we are confronted with…
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The release v. 23a
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The release v. 23a
“Being let go” is the Greek word ἀπολύω (apolyō) meaning release; set free; let go.
To be discharged.
To be or become acquitted and released.
Being let go – ἀπολύω (apolyō)
They are acquitted and discharged.
Remember that this was accomplished for two reasons.
The leaders couldn’t find anything to charge them with, and they were afraid of the people.
God preserved the disciples despite this opposition.
The leaders didn’t want to let them go!
As with last week we are reminded that our safety and security is in God’s hands!
The Lord will see us released or not as it fits into His Divine purpose and plan.
The verse continues by stating that they immediately went to their own.
When they arrive they give…
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