“Death Could Not Hold Him”
Acts 2:22-36
Introduction
· Celebration and Worship of a Special Historical Event – The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
· Not a Metaphor for “New Beginnings” or “Second Chances”
· Overview of Passage – God's involvement in every aspect of Jesus' Life
I. God Raised up Jesus From the Dead (vs. 24-32)
A. Having Loosed the Pains of Death, it could not hold Him (v. 24)
B. Psalm 16:8-11 Fulfilled (vs. 25-31)
C. His Resurrection Witnessed by Many (v. 32)
II. Jesus Exalted Because He was raised Up (vs. 33-36)
A. Seated at the Right Hand of God and Made Both King and Christ
B. The Pouring out of the Holy Spirit Evidenced Jesus' Resurrection and Exaltation
Conclusion and Application
·Ephesians 1:20-23 (see also, v. 19)
·John 12:25 and 26
·Do you Believe in the Risen Savior, Jesus of Nazareth, who is King of kings & Lord of lords?