Lead:
Note the difference between how Paul addresses Gentles versus Jews.
Intro:
In today’s passage we see, for the first time, a sermon delivered to an entirely Gentile audience. We recently commented on how sermons to Jewish audiences often began like Old Testament passages…with a reminder of all God had already done for the Jews. But today’s sermon takes on a different flavor…so, note the difference as part of your communications lesson today.
Sponsor:
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New covenant:
Passage: Acts 14
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 28
Words: ~652
Wisdom:
Passage:
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses:
Words:
Old covenant:
Passage: 1 Samuel 14-15
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 87
Words: ~2590
Commentary:
Love you!
-Roger
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Sources and resources:
(1) Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993), Ac 11:26.