The Christian Citizen | Speak Up

Acts 22:25-23:7
Pastor Daniel Bracken
October 23, 2022

I. Introduction.

A. The parable of the lamppost—by G.K. Chesterton.

B. As Christians, we believe truth exists because God exists, and He has spoken truth through His words and deeds and ultimately through His Son Jesus.

C. The battle is what worldview will determine the laws of this land.

Introduction Notes:

II. A look at the text.

A. The Apostle Paul is fulfilling a vow in the temple, where he is seized by Jews from Asia who stir up the crowd and attempt to beat him to death.

B. He is rescued by the Roman commander and his soldiers and taken into custody.

C. As Paul is about to be flogged, he stands on his rights as a Roman citizen.

D. The Apostle Paul protests an __________ action taken against him.

Section II Notes:

III. Paul’s actions speak to Christians living today in the United States.

A. There is a __________ to __________ __________ and exercise our rights as citizens.

B. Our democracy is dependent on __________.

1. The problem.

2. We cannot be __________ lest we lose our freedom.

3. Christians, instead of voting for the candidate that embraces their values, vote for a party or for some other reason.

C. We must stand up for what God says is __________ and stand against what God says is __________.

1. We must intervene for the rights of the __________.

2. We must preserve __________ as God intended it.

3. We must protect our rights as parents to direct our children’s education.

D. We must be concerned about the next generation.

Section III Notes:

IV. Speak up—Take action.

A. __________.

B. __________, question, and support.

C. __________.

Section IV Notes:

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