Discussion 23: Read Pastor Cha's sermon dated 9-21-14, the sermon by Ray Stedman, and today's daily devotion (9-27-14).


In today"s sermon, "Be Saved Only By The Name of Jesus Christ", according to the scripture text (Acts 4:1-12), who were the religious leaders and why were they disturbed by the apostles?

Do a "search" for "What is the difference between the Pharisees and the Sadducees?" and relate this to the text.

How does John 11:25-26 speak of the "already/not yet" or the present/future aspects of the resurrection? How is Christ's resurrection different from that of Lazarus and others, and from that of other religions?

How is the healing of the crippled man a picture of the resurrection and a testimony to the power of the name of Jesus Christ as stated in Psalm 118:22?

Why is salvation only possible through the name of Jesus Christ, and what part do we play in God's plan of salvation?


In "The Radical Resurrection", by Ray Stedman, why do you think this text was chosen for Easter Sunday, and who was the intended main audience?

According to Acts 3:1-3, why were Peter and John at the temple, what time was it, and why was the crippled man there?

What does Stedman say are the three main elements of the message Peter and John spoke that day?

How is death working in us at this present moment?

Why was the message of the resurrection and the Cornerstone such a threat to the religious order of that day, and why is it still a threat to the world today?


In today's daily devotion for 9-27-14, entitled "Every Hardship", how does the story of Enterprise, Alabama relate to how God might be working out hardships in our lives today?

What was God's answer to Paul when he asked Him to remove the thorn from his flesh?