Three Records of Gospel Preaching In the Book of Acts

Acts 2:1-42

Preacher: Peter, the apostle to the Jews

Audience: Devout Jews – 100% Jews

Location: Jerusalem, the world capital of the Jews

Occasion/Significance: Pentecost, a Jewish feast, and the first time the Holy Spirit descends on church age believers. First preaching in Acts.

# of O.T. citations: 5

Length of speech: 23 verses

Length of OT citations: 12 verses

Major points of the Gospel preaching:

1. Explains the pouring out of the Spirit on the disciples by referring to Joel 2:28-32.

2. Refers to the miracles of Jesus.

3. Tells the Jews that THEY nailed Jesus to the cross.

4. The good news – the RESURRECTION!!

5. Jesus is LORD! By referring to David’s words in Psalm 16:8-11.

6. Jesus is the Messiah! Psalm 132:11, 2Sam 7:12; Psalm 89:3

7. The Ascension and Session of Jesus. David in Psalm 110:1

8. Summary is in verse 36: house of Israel, LORD and Christ, Jesus whom YOU crucified.

Exhortation given: Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

“repent” = Jews must change their mind about who their Messiah and Lord is – Jesus Christ!

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Acts 17:16-34

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