The Mission at Pisidian Antioch

Paul’s Sermon, vv. 16-41

A. Israel’s Holy Mission, vv. 16-25

1. A Special People, vv. 16-18
   • God’s purposes
   • God’s protection
   • God’s patience
2. A Special Place, vv. 19-20
   • A land bestowed in love, vv. 13-19
   • A land blighted by lust, v. 20a
   • A land blessed at last, v. 20b
3. A Special Prince, vv. 21-22
   • The premature will of man overriding the Wise Will of God.
   • The predeterminate Will of God overruling the weak will of man.
4. A Special Promise, vv. 23-25
   • The Promised Messiah
   • The Promised Messenger

B. Israel’s Hideous Mistake, vv. 26-37

1. The Tragedy of Judaism: the rejection of Christ, vv. 27-29
2. The Triumph of Jesus: the resurrection of Christ, vv. 30-37 and Psalms 2 & 16

C. Israel’s Historic Moment, vv. 38-41

1. The Gospel Welcome: pardon offered
2. The Gospel Warning: beware and behold

Paul’s Success, vv. 42-44

Paul’s Separation, vv. 45-52

A. Closed Doors, v. 45

B. Critical Decisions, vv. 46-47

C. Confirming Details: conversions and contacts

D. Compulsory Departures: trouble, testimony, triumph, vv. 50-52

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