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Hear these Words. Acts 2. Acts 2: Pentecost. 50 days after the Passover (death of Jesus) Always first day of the week, Lev. 23:15-16 On this particular Pentecost: Apostles are baptized with the Holy Spirit – Empowered to be infallible eyewitnesses Christ’s commission to preach gospel began

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  1. Hear these Words Acts 2

  2. Acts 2: Pentecost • 50 days after the Passover (death of Jesus) • Always first day of the week, Lev. 23:15-16 • On this particular Pentecost: • Apostles are baptized with the Holy Spirit – Empowered to be infallible eyewitnesses • Christ’s commission to preach gospel began • The church of Christ is established

  3. Holy Spirit Baptism, 2:1-4 (1:8)Heaven’s Power to Speak • Three manifestations, Acts 2:2-3 • Sound: Like a rushing wind • Sight: Divided tongues on each man • Language: Spoke at the Spirit’s direction

  4. Holy Spirit Baptism, Acts 2:1-4Heaven’s Power to Speak • The reaction, Acts 2:5-13 • Drew a crowd, 2:5-6 • Needed to hear the gospel (1:8) • Amazed, confused, wondering, 2:6-12 • Hearts prepared to listen • Accused of drunkenness, 2:13 • Some always pervert the evidence for truth and accuse the righteous

  5. Holy Spirit Baptism, Acts 2:1-4Heaven’s Power to Speak • Inspired explanation of this event, Acts 2:14-21 • Fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy, 2:16; Joel 2:28-32 • Divine presence and message, 2:17-18 • Divine confirmation and judgment, 2:19-20 • Divine offer of salvation, 2:21

  6. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36He is Lord and Christ • God approved Jesus, Acts 2:22 • Miracles (mighty works): Source of power • Wonders: Effect they had on people • Signs: Testimony of divine approval, Jno. 3:2; 5:36 • Reasonable and reasoned approach: Even His enemies did not deny His miracles, Jno. 11:47 (Matt. 12:24)

  7. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ • You killed Jesus, Acts 2:23 • God knew the crucifixion would happen • Determined purpose and foreknowledge, Lk. 22:22 • No accident; God was not taken by surprise (Lk. 24:25-27, 46) • Delivered by the Jews to the Romans

  8. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ • God raised up Jesus, Acts 2:24-32 • Fulfilled prophecy, 2:24-31 • David, 2:24-29, 31; Psa. 16:8-11 • God’s oath to David, 2:30; 2 Sam. 7:12-13 • Eyewitnesses, 2:32 • The apostles with miraculous, confirming signs (Mk. 16:20)

  9. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ • God exalted Jesus, Acts 2:33-35 • Proof: Presence of Holy Spirit, 2:33 • Jesus promised this, Jno. 14:12; 15:26 • Holy Spirit is now with them (tongues) • At God’s right hand, 2:34-35 (Psa. 110:1)

  10. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ • Conclusion: Application, Acts 2:36 • Clear, concise, conclusive and convincing • Not delivered with anger or contempt • Intended to convict the sinners of their sin, and save them, Jno. 16:8-9

  11. Results of Sermon, Acts 2:37-41The Lost are Saved • Effect of the truth on good hearts, 2:37 • Plea of convicted believers, 2:37 • Remedy is stated, 2:38-40 • Repent and be baptized for remission of sins, 2:38 • Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, 2:38 • Promise of salvation is available to all, 2:39 • Many words of exhortation, 2:40 • Response of convicted believers, 2:41

  12. Results of Salvation, Acts 2:42-47The Church of Christ • Saved were added to the church, 2:41, 47 • Faithful continuance, 2:42-43 (single-mindedness) • Unity of believers, 2:44-46 • Favor with God and all the people, 2:47

  13. Summary of Acts 2 • Records a great day in the history of the world and the purposes of God in Christ • Today: Same problem and solution exists • Same problem: Sin • Same message: Gospel of Christ • Same solution: Believe, repent, be baptized • “All things are ready, come to the feast” (Lk. 14:15-18)

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