The Acts of the Apostles Hear These Words Acts 2 Sunday, May 15, 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? ______ 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? ______ The establishment of the church. ______ Paul's address at Antioch. ______ Persecution of the church by Saul. ______ Arrest of Peter by Agrippa I, and Peter's miraculous release. ______ Saul (Paul) brought to Antioch by Barnabas. ______ Paul's vision at Troas. 2 13 8 12 11 16

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Paul's speech on Mars hill in Athens. ______ Paul and Barnabas called gods at Lystra. ______ The soothsaying maiden cleansed in Philippi. ______ Reception of the Holy Spirit gifts through the laying on of the hands of Peter and John. ______ The disciples sacrifices of benevolence. ______ The martyrdom of James. 17 14 16 8 4 12

Holy Spirit Baptism, Acts 2:1-4 Heaven’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

Holy Spirit Baptism, Acts 2:1-4 Heaven’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

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, Jno. 3:2; 5:36 Reasonable and reasoned approach: Even His enemies did not deny His miracles, Jno. 11:47 (Mt. 12:24)