Acts 2:22-41
“Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. David said about him: “‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.’ “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”‘ “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off–for all whom the Lord our God will call.” With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.(NIV)
Who does Peter address his speech to? _________________
Why did Peter address this group only? ________________
Who does Peter talk about? ________________________
How did God show His approval of Jesus’ ministry? _____________________________________________
Peter accuses his audience of doing what to Jesus? ____________________________________________
What did God do as a result of them crucifying Jesus and putting Him to death? ______________________________________________
Who does Peter contrast Jesus with? ____________________________
What are the descriptions that David gave about Jesus? ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
What was Peter confident to declare about David? ______________________________________________________
David spoke prophetically about Jesus. What did David prophesy about? ______________________________________________________
After Christ’s resurrection what gift did He both receive and distribute? ______________________________________________________
Who did Jesus give this gift to? _________________________________
God made Jesus both __________________and _________________ .
The word Christ means _________________________ .
The audience’s reaction to Peter’s accusation was what? _______________________________________________________
Peter instructed them to _________________________ .
Peter told them they would receive __________________ .
Peter pleaded with them to _______________________ .
How many accepted Peter’s message and were baptized? ______________
Do you accept the Gospel of Christ and have you been baptized? _________
Did you receive the Holy Spirit? ________________