Lesson 461: Acts 13:38
The Blueprint — The Verse
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
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The Context — The History
PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More and Barnabas preached in Pisidian Antioch on their first missionary journey around AD 46–48. They addressed both Jews and Gentile God-fearers in the synagogue.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More recounted Israel's history from EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More to DavidDavid is Israel’s second king — a shepherd, warrior, poet, and the central human figure in the Messianic line. Scripture presents him as “a man after God’s own heart,” whose life reveals covenant loyalty, repentance, worship, and the promise of an everlasting throne. More, then proclaimed Jesus' death and resurrectionResurrection is God’s act of raising the dead to new life — first seen in Christ’s victory over the grave, and ultimately fulfilled when all humanity is raised for judgment, transformation, and eternal destiny. More. He declared forgiveness of sins through JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More — a message unavailable through the law of MosesThe Law of Moses refers to the commandments, statutes, ordinances, and covenant regulations that God gave to Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai. Contained primarily within the first five books of the Bible, the Law governed Israel's worship, civil life, moral conduct, priesthood, sacrifices, and covenant relationship with God. It served as the foundation of Israel's national and religious life... More alone.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
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And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of MosesThe Law of Moses refers to the commandments, statutes, ordinances, and covenant regulations that God gave to Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai. Contained primarily within the first five books of the Bible, the Law governed Israel's worship, civil life, moral conduct, priesthood, sacrifices, and covenant relationship with God. It served as the foundation of Israel's national and religious life... More.
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Discussion
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Why is forgiveness through JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More central to the gospel?
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How does Paul's sermon connect Old TestamentThe Old Testament is the first major division of the Christian Bible, containing the sacred writings of Israel — creation, covenant, law, prophecy, wisdom, and the entire pre‑Messianic history that prepares the way for Christ. More history to ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More?
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Who needs to hear that forgiveness is proclaimed to them?
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