119. Pentecost, A Sermon on
119. Pentecost, A Sermon on
119 A SERMON ON PENTECOST
INTRODUCTION The first gospel sermon; preached by inspiration; three thousand converted. Why so few?
I. TIME OF PENTECOST (Leviticus 23:15-18) 1. Time-fif ty days from passover feast.
2. One of the annua l feasts of the Jews.
3. Made memorable by this sermon.
II. THE CRUCIFIXION 1. Jesus crucified at passover feast.
2. His trials, condemnation, death, burial and resurrection .
3. These the fundamental facts of the gospel.
III. THE MULTITUDE 1. Jews and proselytes from entire world .
2. A great event brought them together.
3. Peter preached by the Holy Spirit.
4. A record of part that he said . (Acts 2:40.) IV. WHAT PETER COULD HAVE SAID 1. Thirty-three and a half years ago a babe was born in Bethlehem.
2. Shepherds and wise men visited him.
3. Herod’s attempt to kill the babe.
4. Were any of your brothers or sons killed?
5. Were any of you baptized by John?
6. Were you present when Jesus baptized?
7. Were any of you in the multitude he fed?
8. Were any of you present when he raised Lazarus?
9. Is Lazarus in the audience?
10. Did any of you hear the sermon on the mount?
11. Were any of you present at the crucifixion?
12. How could anyone doubt?
13. Why were not all converted?