The Acts of the Apostles Hear These Words Acts 2 Sunday, May 29, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Ascension of Christ. ______ Peter's third sermon before the Sanhedrin. ______ Paul before the Sanhedrin. ______ Conclusion of the first journey. ______ Paul before Festus. ______ Horrible death of Herod Agrippa I. 1 4 23 14 25 12

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Raising of Dorcas (Tabitha) from the dead by Peter. ______ Simon the sorcerer. ______ Completion of the second tour. ______ Paul with Aquila and Priscilla at Corinth. ______ First evangelistic tour begins at Antioch. ______ Paul and Silas at Thessalonica. 9 8 18 18 13 17

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Gamaliel's advice concerning Christianity before the Sanhedrin. ______ The first sermon under the gospel by Peter. ______ Second evangelistic tour begins. ______ Stephen's defense and martyrdom. ______ Paul stoned at Lystra. ______ Conversion of Cornelius. 5 2 15 7 14 10

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Paul before Herod Agrippa II. ______ Peter's second sermon. ______ The healing of the impotent man at Lystra. ______ Demetrius, the silversmith, and his opposition to Paul. ______ Apostolic miracles. ______ The apostles arrested by the Jews and miraculously released. 26 3 14 19 5 5

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ The voyage to Rome. ______ Paul's trip through Greece. ______ Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders at Miletus. ______ The conversion of the twelve disciples of John. ______ Paul at Rome two years. ______ Completion of the third tour. 27 20 20 19 28 21

Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He 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, John 3:2; 5:36 Reasonable and reasoned approach: Even His enemies did not deny His miracles, John 11:47 (Matthew 12:24)

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, Luke 22:22; Acts 3:18; 4:28; 26:22-23 No accident; God was not taken by surprise (Matthew 16:21; 17:23; Matthew 26:24; Luke 24:25-27, 46; Ephesians 3:10-11) “Delivered up” by the Jews to the Romans

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; Psalms 16:8-11 God’s oath to David, 2:30; 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Eyewitnesses, 2:32 The apostles with miraculous, confirming signs (Mark 16:20) 1 Corinthians 15

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, John 14:12; 15:26 Holy Spirit is now with them (tongues) At God’s right hand, 2:34-35 (Psalms 110:1); Daniel 7:13-14; Ephesians 1:22-23

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, John 16:8-9

Results of Sermon, Acts 2:37-41 The 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; 2:21 Many words of exhortation, 2:40 Response of convicted believers, 2:41