The Message

<p>Introduction to the way services were performed in synagogues in the first century:  Luke shows us how it was with Jesus and now with Paul:  the reading from the law and prophets, and then the invitation to guests and others who are acknowledged as sage people to comment with a word of encouragement.  It was also adopted by Paul in the Corinthian church where he says ““What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.” (Building up, encouragement)<br />1 Corinthians 14:26</p><p> </p><p>We can practice that here: open encouragement</p><p>The message was preached to God-fearing people:<br />(Compare with Stephen who shared about Abraham and Moses)<br />A quick nod to the history until David – the messianic figure for the future king</p><p>            A man after God’s heart to do his will</p><p>Then directly to Jesus: the savior, with John the Baptist being the forerunner<br />His death, burial and focus on the resurrection and the scriptural support for that as being the sign of the Messiah!  <br />The focus on forgiveness of sins and a warning from Habakkuk 1:5<br />It ends with the yearning to know more!</p><p>Conclusion: do you yearn to experience what only God can give?</p>