ACTS TWO - SUMMARY
A. THE PEOPLE INVOLVED - The apostles, Jews from every nation under heaven.
B. THINGS TO REMEMBER:
1. It happened on Pentecost( vs. 1 ).
2. The apostles were gathered in one place.
3. The appearances of the Holy Spirit and the speaking in tongues.
4. the reaction of the Jews ( vs. 5-13 ).
a. heard every man speaking in his own language.
b. were all amazed and marvelled.
c. some were perplexed to hear Galileans speak their own language.
d. others mocked, accusing them of drunkenness.
5. Peter answers their charge.
a. they were not drunk.
b. this fulfills Joel's prophecy( Joel 2:28 ).
c. what did Joel mean "all flesh?" Was the Spirit poured out on every one?
( see also Acts 10:44-48; 11:15-18 ).
A. PEOPLE INVOLVED - same group.
B. THE TEXT OF THE SERMON:
1. Introduction:
a. Jesus was approved of God by the miracles ( vs. 22 ).
b. They crucified him anyway ( vs. 23 ).
c. God raised him up - death could not hold him ( vs 24 ).
2. Proofs presented by Peter( vs. 25-35 ).
a. David's prophecy of the resurrection( vs. 25-31 ).
- Couldn't refer to David, they had his grave( vs. 29 ).
- Refers to the Promised King, the Messiah( vs. 30-31 ).]
b. Eye witness of the apostles( vs. 32 ).
c. Miracles and prophecies prove exaltation( vs. 33-35 )
3, Conclusion: They had murdered the Christ( vs. 36 ).
A. PEOPLE INVOLVED - Same.
B THINGS TO REMEMBER:
1. The hearers were conscience stricken( vs. 37 ).
2. Peter's answer( vs. 38 ). Repent and be baptized, everyone of you.
3. They who received his word were baptized( vs. 41 )
4. They continued faithfully and were added to the church( vs. 42-47 ).
QUESTIONS FOR ACTS TWO
1. On what feast day did the apostles come together?
2. Describe the events and manifestations of verses 1-4.
3. What was poured out on the apostles?
4. What did they do and what was the reaction?
5. What was Peter's explanation?
6. What did Peter accuse the Jews of?
7. What did he use to prove that Jesus was the Christ?
8. How did the Jews react and what did Peter tell them to do?
9. What was the promise and to whom was it promised? ( vs. 39 ).
10. If one was not baptized, what does that imply? ( vs. 41 ).
