Acts 2 “God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it” (Acts 2:32)

The Setting Jerusalem, at Pentecost The Holy Spirit comes The sound like the blowing of a violent wind Something like tongues of fire, separating then resting on each of them All of them began to speak in other tongues A crowd gathers because of the sound

The Sermon Three texts Joel 2: 28-32 Psalm 16: 8-11 Psalm 110:1 “In those days” becomes “In the last days” The coming of the Spirit marks this as God’s work Psalm 16: 8-11 Explains the “Christ event,” especially the resurrection The interplay of human sin and God’s purpose Psalm 110:1 The Lord is now exalted! “God has made Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

The Response “What shall we do?” Repent and be baptized Receive forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit Some 3000 were added the disciple’s number The new community devoted themselves To the apostles’ teaching To the fellowship (koinenia) To the breaking of bread To prayer