Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for June 23, 2024

A Prophet like Moses

Acts 3:11-26

1. Previously

• outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost and first recorded miracle in Acts

2. An Explanation of a Cripple’s Healing 11-16

• not human power or piety
• God’s glorification of Jesus
• their delivering over and denial of Jesus
• by faith in His name (Isa. 35:6)

3. An Appeal for Jews to Believe 17-20

• attribution of ignorance and proclamation of divine generosity
• prophecy of suffering fulfilled (Isa. 52:13-53:12)
• repentance and its results: removal, refreshment and restoration

4. An Emphasis on the Fulfillment of Promises 21-26

• ascended until restoration
• a prophet like Moses (Deut. 18:15-19)
• testimony of Samuel and the prophets
• to the Jew first (Rom. 1:16)

5. So What?

• Because God knows what He is doing when you don’t know what you are doing, treasure and trust Jesus.
• applications connected to the prophetic ministry of Jesus: our ignorance, edification and evangelism
• “While His death my sin displays in all its blackest hue, such is the mystery of His grace; it seals my pardon too.” (Newton, “In Evil Long I Took Delight”)