The man is in over his head. The man is in over his head. He is being surrounded by the He is being surrounded by the

crowd and he is scared. crowd and he is scared. He clings to Peter and John!He clings to Peter and John!

•Not necessarily because he Not necessarily because he knows them.knows them.

•He has nowhere else to go to He has nowhere else to go to escape the onslaught of people. escape the onslaught of people.

v11 v11 While he clung to Peter and JohnWhile he clung to Peter and John, all , all the people ran together to them in the the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon's, astounded.portico called Solomon's, astounded.

An Opportunity to PreachAn Opportunity to Preach Acts 3:11-12Acts 3:11-12

11 While the beggar held on to Peter 11 While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were and John, all the people were

astonished and came running to astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon's them in the place called Solomon's

Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: "Men of Israel, why he said to them: "Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you does this surprise you? Why do you

stare at us as if by our own power or stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man godliness we had made this man

walk?walk?

Solomon's Colonnade was an open, Solomon's Colonnade was an open, roofed 45-foot walkway with roofed 45-foot walkway with

double columns that were 38 feet double columns that were 38 feet tall. It was situated along the east tall. It was situated along the east

side of the Court of Gentiles. side of the Court of Gentiles. Although it was part of the temple Although it was part of the temple

complex, it was not considered to complex, it was not considered to be part of the actual temple, as be part of the actual temple, as

evidenced by the fact that Gentiles evidenced by the fact that Gentiles were not allowed into the temple were not allowed into the temple

but they could be present in but they could be present in Solomon's Colonnade.Solomon's Colonnade.

Solomon's Colonnade was an open, Solomon's Colonnade was an open, roofed 45-foot walkway with roofed 45-foot walkway with

double columns that were 38 feet double columns that were 38 feet tall. It was situated along the east tall. It was situated along the east

side of the Court of Gentiles. side of the Court of Gentiles. Although it was part of the temple Although it was part of the temple

complex, it was not considered to complex, it was not considered to be part of the actual temple, as be part of the actual temple, as

evidenced by the fact that Gentiles evidenced by the fact that Gentiles were not allowed into the temple were not allowed into the temple

but they could be present in but they could be present in Solomon's Colonnade.Solomon's Colonnade.

Acts 3:11-26;Acts 3:11-26; OUTLINE OF PETERS SERMONOUTLINE OF PETERS SERMON

3:12-16;- 3:12-16;- Explanation of the miracleExplanation of the miracle

3:17-21;- 3:17-21;- Call to repentanceCall to repentance

3:22-24;- 3:22-24;- Prophet LIKE Moses to comeProphet LIKE Moses to come

3:25-26;- 3:25-26;- Prophecy to Abraham: Prophecy to Abraham: through his seed be blessedthrough his seed be blessed

v12 And when Peter saw it he v12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: "Men addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why do you wonder of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own at us, as though by our own

power or piety we have made power or piety we have made him walk?him walk?

The people are filled with awe – The people are filled with awe – they are astounded.they are astounded.

They are looking to Peter and They are looking to Peter and John as miracle workers.John as miracle workers.

While this is true, Peter and John While this is true, Peter and John immediately reveal they don’t immediately reveal they don’t

claim the special claim the special POWERPOWER comes comes from themselves.from themselves.

v12 as though by our own power v12 as though by our own power or piety we have made him walk?or piety we have made him walk?

We are no different than anyone We are no different than anyone else.else.

We are no more holy and certainly We are no more holy and certainly no less sinners than you are!no less sinners than you are!

What was true for Peter and John is What was true for Peter and John is true for Christians today.true for Christians today.

The difference is that Peter, John, The difference is that Peter, John, and all of us know the forgiveness and all of us know the forgiveness

we have received in Christ.we have received in Christ.

See theSee the significance significance of the of the miraclemiracle vs. 13, 19 vs. 13, 19

Acts 3:12-26;Acts 3:12-26;

Peter uses the opportunity to proclaim God’s truth

3:13 “The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his

servant Jesus.”

See theSee the significance significance of the of the miraclemiracle vs. 13, 19 vs. 13, 19

18 “But the things which God 18 “But the things which God announced announced beforehand by the mouth of all the prophetsbeforehand by the mouth of all the prophets, that , that His Christ should suffer, He has thus fulfilled.”His Christ should suffer, He has thus fulfilled.”

vs.19 “Turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out…”

This miracle was authentic, and being used by God not just in the life of the man healed, but to

proclaim God’s truth

Peter tells his audience that it was not any virtue or power of his that had healed this crippled man. Then he

introduces the One Who had done the healing, Jesus.

Acts 3:13-16 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and

Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned

him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go.

Why does Peter mention Why does Peter mention Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

He is speaking to an audience He is speaking to an audience of Jews who claimed these of Jews who claimed these

patriarchs as their heritage.patriarchs as their heritage.

Peter ties Jesus directly to this Peter ties Jesus directly to this line of Old Testament line of Old Testament

Patriarchs.Patriarchs.

Acts 3:12-26;Acts 3:12-26;

Peter declares to the people the Peter declares to the people the glorification of Jesus Christ. glorification of Jesus Christ.

The Bible is filled with passages The Bible is filled with passages which talk about the glorification which talk about the glorification

and exaltation of Jesus Christ. and exaltation of Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:33; 5:30-31; 2 Pet 3:18)(Acts 2:33; 5:30-31; 2 Pet 3:18)We NEED to teach the WORLD We NEED to teach the WORLD

about the GLORY and about the GLORY and EXHALTATION of EXHALTATION of JESUS THE JESUS THE

CHRISTCHRIST

Acts 3:13;Acts 3:13;

God . . . glorified his servant Jesus, whom God . . . glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the you delivered over and denied in the

presence of Pilate, when he had decided to presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him.release him.

How did God glorify Jesus? By raising Him from the dead.

Who does Peter say bears the guilt of Jesus crucifixion!

Those who are hearing him speak that day

• Inhabitants of Jerusalem – Yes!

• All sinful humanity – Yes!

Acts 3:13-15;Acts 3:13-15;The Holy Spirit through Peter The Holy Spirit through Peter convinced people of their sin.convinced people of their sin.Peter instructed the people to Peter instructed the people to

repent and be convertedrepent and be converted

Jesus sent Holy Spirit to CONVICT Jesus sent Holy Spirit to CONVICT the WORLD of SIN. the WORLD of SIN. Jn 16:7-11Jn 16:7-11;;

14 You disowned the Holy and 14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. murderer be released to you.

15 You killed the author of life, but 15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom the name of Jesus, this man whom

you see and know was made strong. you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given comes through him that has given

this complete healing to him, as you this complete healing to him, as you can all see. can all see.

14 You disowned the Holy and 14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. murderer be released to you.

15 You killed the author of life, but 15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom the name of Jesus, this man whom

you see and know was made strong. you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given comes through him that has given

this complete healing to him, as you this complete healing to him, as you can all see. can all see.

You denied the Messiah and asked for You denied the Messiah and asked for Barabbas instead!Barabbas instead!

Why does Peter lay this guilt at the feet of Why does Peter lay this guilt at the feet of those who are in the temple on this day?those who are in the temple on this day? It could be that many of these are the It could be that many of these are the

same people who were present when same people who were present when Pilate asked which one the people wanted Pilate asked which one the people wanted

to be released!to be released!

v14 But you denied the Holy and Righteous v14 But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted One, and asked for a murderer to be granted

to you,to you,

The Author of life!The Author of life!

• Creation itself and all pro-creation Creation itself and all pro-creation since!since!

• The Author of eternal life! The Author of eternal life!

Peter declares he and John are witnesses Peter declares he and John are witnesses of this truth!of this truth!

• Peter and John were present Peter and John were present throughout Jesus’ ministry and the throughout Jesus’ ministry and the

resurrection!resurrection!

v15 and you killed the Author of life, whom v15 and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are God raised from the dead. To this we are

witnesses.witnesses.

Acts 3:13-15;Acts 3:13-15;The Holy Spirit continues to CONVICT The Holy Spirit continues to CONVICT the WORLD of SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS, the WORLD of SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS,

and JUDGEMENT THROUGH the and JUDGEMENT THROUGH the WRITTEN WORD of GODWRITTEN WORD of GOD

This is why WE must teach others This is why WE must teach others about JESUS the CHRIST and GODS about JESUS the CHRIST and GODS WILL that ALL men may REPENT and WILL that ALL men may REPENT and

not PERISH not PERISH 2 Pet 3:92 Pet 3:9;;

Peters sermon Peters sermon (Acts 3:16-19) (Acts 3:16-19)

By faith in the name By faith in the name of Jesus, this [lame] of Jesus, this [lame] man whom you see man whom you see and know was made and know was made

strong…strong…

By who’s faith By who’s faith was this man was this man

healed?healed?

Acts 3:16;Acts 3:16;

This man is healed today This man is healed today because of this Jesus whom you because of this Jesus whom you

are responsible for killing!are responsible for killing!

Faith in His name!Faith in His name!•Did the man exhibit any faith?Did the man exhibit any faith?

•NONE AT ALLNONE AT ALL

v16 And his name—by faith in his name—v16 And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see has made this man strong whom you see

and know, and the faith that is through and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health Jesus has given the man this perfect health

in the presence of you all.in the presence of you all.

……It is Jesus' name and the faith It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through Him that that comes through Him that

has given this complete has given this complete healing to him, as you can all healing to him, as you can all

see...see...

Peters sermon Peters sermon ((Acts 3:16-19Acts 3:16-19;) ;) Peters sermon Peters sermon ((Acts 3:16-19Acts 3:16-19;) ;)

When people are not healed When people are not healed today who is often blamed for today who is often blamed for

lack of faith?lack of faith?

Not “Mincing” WordsNot “Mincing” WordsNot “Mincing” WordsNot “Mincing” Words

Peter was not afraid of men, nor Peter was not afraid of men, nor was he ashamed of the gospel. As was he ashamed of the gospel. As Paul later said, it is the power of Paul later said, it is the power of God for salvation for everyone God for salvation for everyone

(Romans 1:16).(Romans 1:16). Some of the very ones hearing him Some of the very ones hearing him

preach had a hand in having Jesus preach had a hand in having Jesus killed and they must have been killed and they must have been feeling very bad about it at that feeling very bad about it at that moment. Peter continues . . .moment. Peter continues . . .

Peter was not afraid of men, nor Peter was not afraid of men, nor was he ashamed of the gospel. As was he ashamed of the gospel. As Paul later said, it is the power of Paul later said, it is the power of God for salvation for everyone God for salvation for everyone

(Romans 1:16).(Romans 1:16). Some of the very ones hearing him Some of the very ones hearing him

preach had a hand in having Jesus preach had a hand in having Jesus killed and they must have been killed and they must have been feeling very bad about it at that feeling very bad about it at that moment. Peter continues . . .moment. Peter continues . . .

Acts 3:17-2117 "Now, brothers, I know that you

acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. 18 But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Christ would suffer. 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

20 and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you-even Jesus.

Acts 3:17-2117 "Now, brothers, I know that you

acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. 18 But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Christ would suffer. 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

20 and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you-even Jesus.

Did ignorance Did ignorance make them make them

guiltless v17guiltless v17

Acts 3:17;Acts 3:17;

Ignorance is no excuse – the guilt is Ignorance is no excuse – the guilt is still theirs!still theirs!

But ignorance is different than But ignorance is different than willfulness.willfulness.

The one who is ignorant has the The one who is ignorant has the chance to repent when the truth is chance to repent when the truth is

revealed.revealed.

The willful sinner KNOWS the truth The willful sinner KNOWS the truth and CHOOSES to REJECT IT and will and CHOOSES to REJECT IT and will under most circumstances never under most circumstances never

receive it!receive it!

““Through Ignorance”Through Ignorance”““Through Ignorance”Through Ignorance” Paul killed Christians but God forgave Paul killed Christians but God forgave

him because he had done it in him because he had done it in ignorance, believing he was doing the ignorance, believing he was doing the

right thing right thing (1 Timothy 1:13).(1 Timothy 1:13). These people had acted in ignorance, These people had acted in ignorance,

believing they were doing the right believing they were doing the right thing when they asked for Jesus to be thing when they asked for Jesus to be

killed.killed. Jesus had prayed for them on the cross Jesus had prayed for them on the cross

when He said, “Father, forgive them, when He said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are for they do not know what they are

doing“ doing“ (Luke 23:34).(Luke 23:34).

Paul killed Christians but God forgave Paul killed Christians but God forgave him because he had done it in him because he had done it in

ignorance, believing he was doing the ignorance, believing he was doing the right thing right thing (1 Timothy 1:13).(1 Timothy 1:13).

These people had acted in ignorance, These people had acted in ignorance, believing they were doing the right believing they were doing the right

thing when they asked for Jesus to be thing when they asked for Jesus to be killed.killed.

Jesus had prayed for them on the cross Jesus had prayed for them on the cross when He said, “Father, forgive them, when He said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are for they do not know what they are

doing“ doing“ (Luke 23:34).(Luke 23:34).

While the people and While the people and the rulers crucified the rulers crucified

Jesus Jesus “in ignorance,” “in ignorance,” their actions were a their actions were a

fulfilment of fulfilment of prophecies.prophecies.

Acts 3:17-18;Acts 3:17-18;

The Jews had a very different The Jews had a very different concept of what their Messiah was concept of what their Messiah was

to be like.to be like. Evidently they did not think of Him Evidently they did not think of Him

as ever allowing Himself to be as ever allowing Himself to be mistreated or to suffer. But this mistreated or to suffer. But this

was clearly foretold.was clearly foretold. Even today the Jews who do not Even today the Jews who do not accept Jesus as their Messiah think accept Jesus as their Messiah think Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53 is describing sufferings of is describing sufferings of

the nation of Israel, not the the nation of Israel, not the Messiah.Messiah.

The Jews had a very different The Jews had a very different concept of what their Messiah was concept of what their Messiah was

to be like.to be like. Evidently they did not think of Him Evidently they did not think of Him

as ever allowing Himself to be as ever allowing Himself to be mistreated or to suffer. But this mistreated or to suffer. But this

was clearly foretold.was clearly foretold. Even today the Jews who do not Even today the Jews who do not accept Jesus as their Messiah think accept Jesus as their Messiah think Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53 is describing sufferings of is describing sufferings of

the nation of Israel, not the the nation of Israel, not the Messiah.Messiah.

““And the times of this And the times of this ignorance God ignorance God

WINKED ATWINKED AT

but now commands all but now commands all men every where to men every where to repent:” repent:” Acts 17:30Acts 17:30

Acts 3:17;Acts 3:17;

MIRACLE USED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREACH THE MESSAGE

God used miraculous works to God used miraculous works to confirm the word. confirm the word. (Heb 2:3-4)(Heb 2:3-4)

• In In Acts 2:43 Acts 2:43 we read, “Then fear we read, “Then fear came upon every soul, and many came upon every soul, and many

wonders and signs were done wonders and signs were done through the apostles.” through the apostles.”

• This healing caused great This healing caused great amazement among the peopleamazement among the people.”.”

Acts 3:18;Acts 3:18;

MIRACLE USED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREACH THE

MESSAGE

18 “But the things which God 18 “But the things which God announced beforehand by the announced beforehand by the mouth of all the prophetsmouth of all the prophets, that , that His Christ should suffer, He has His Christ should suffer, He has

thus fulfilled.”thus fulfilled.”

Acts 3:18;Acts 3:18;

MIRACLE USED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREACH

THE MESSAGE

v19 “Turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped

out…”

Acts 3:19;Acts 3:19;

Repent and Turn to GodRepent and Turn to God

““Repent” means “change your mind,” Repent” means “change your mind,” “decide to go a different way.”“decide to go a different way.”

The Greek word does literally mean The Greek word does literally mean “change the mind.” It is (spelled with “change the mind.” It is (spelled with English letters) “meta,” which means English letters) “meta,” which means “change,” and “noieo,” from “noia,” “change,” and “noieo,” from “noia,”

which means “mind.” which means “mind.” The “turning to God” is a further action.The “turning to God” is a further action.

I believe it includes baptism.I believe it includes baptism.

Sins Wiped OutSins Wiped OutSins Wiped OutSins Wiped Out

Sins, when forgiven, are said to be Sins, when forgiven, are said to be “Wiped out,” “blotted out,” “washed “Wiped out,” “blotted out,” “washed away” and “remembered no more” away” and “remembered no more”

against the sinner.against the sinner. The world was told in The world was told in Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 that that baptism was for the forgiveness of sins.baptism was for the forgiveness of sins.

Paul was told in Paul was told in Acts 22:16 Acts 22:16 that baptism that baptism washed away his sins.washed away his sins.

So when Peter told these people to turn to So when Peter told these people to turn to God so their sins could be wiped out they God so their sins could be wiped out they knew he meant they should be baptized.knew he meant they should be baptized.

Sins, when forgiven, are said to be Sins, when forgiven, are said to be “Wiped out,” “blotted out,” “washed “Wiped out,” “blotted out,” “washed away” and “remembered no more” away” and “remembered no more”

against the sinner.against the sinner. The world was told in The world was told in Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 that that baptism was for the forgiveness of sins.baptism was for the forgiveness of sins.

Paul was told in Paul was told in Acts 22:16 Acts 22:16 that baptism that baptism washed away his sins.washed away his sins.

So when Peter told these people to turn to So when Peter told these people to turn to God so their sins could be wiped out they God so their sins could be wiped out they knew he meant they should be baptized.knew he meant they should be baptized.

Times of refreshing from the Times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.presence of the Lord.

From the presence of the Lord From the presence of the Lord comes forgiveness and a comes forgiveness and a

restored relationship with God.restored relationship with God. Times of REFRESHING for the Times of REFRESHING for the soul which struggles against sin.soul which struggles against sin.

v20 that times of refreshing may come from v20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus,send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus,

Acts 2:38 & Acts 3:19 ComparedActs 2:38 & Acts 3:19 Compared

Acts 2:38(NKJV) Acts 2:38(NKJV)

"Repent, "Repent,

be baptized in the be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ name of Jesus Christ

for the remission of for the remission of sins; sins;

and you shall receive and you shall receive the gift of the Holy the gift of the Holy

Spirit. Spirit.

Acts 3:19 (NKJV) Acts 3:19 (NKJV)

Repent Repent

be converted,be converted,

that your sins may be that your sins may be blotted out, blotted out,

so that times of so that times of refreshing may come refreshing may come

from the presence of the from the presence of the Lord, Lord,

Gal 3:27; Gal 3:27; Col 2:11-13;Col 2:11-13;

Romans 8 Romans 8 has a lot to say about the Holy has a lot to say about the Holy Spirit and what He does for Christians. He Spirit and what He does for Christians. He intercedes for us. He is our connection to intercedes for us. He is our connection to God. He guides and comforts us. He can God. He guides and comforts us. He can give us power to change our lives for the give us power to change our lives for the

better if we will let Him.better if we will let Him.The study of The study of

the person and work of the Holy Spirit is a is a neglected study neglected study

This might be because there are so many This might be because there are so many false teachers who claim they can heal and false teachers who claim they can heal and

foretell future events by the Holy Spirit.foretell future events by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8 Romans 8 has a lot to say about the Holy has a lot to say about the Holy Spirit and what He does for Christians. He Spirit and what He does for Christians. He intercedes for us. He is our connection to intercedes for us. He is our connection to God. He guides and comforts us. He can God. He guides and comforts us. He can give us power to change our lives for the give us power to change our lives for the

better if we will let Him.better if we will let Him.The study of The study of

the person and work of the Holy Spirit is a is a neglected study neglected study

This might be because there are so many This might be because there are so many false teachers who claim they can heal and false teachers who claim they can heal and

foretell future events by the Holy Spirit.foretell future events by the Holy Spirit.

““Times of Refreshing”Times of Refreshing”We all do need revivals or times of We all do need revivals or times of

refreshing now and then to keep us going refreshing now and then to keep us going in the straight and narrow way.in the straight and narrow way.

Although Peter doesn’t say so in so Although Peter doesn’t say so in so many words he is speaking about the many words he is speaking about the

Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit. Jesus said the Living Water is the Holy Jesus said the Living Water is the Holy

Spirit Spirit (John 7:38 & 39). (John 7:38 & 39). In the next chapter, In the next chapter, verse 31verse 31, we read , we read about the Holy Spirit reinvigorating the about the Holy Spirit reinvigorating the disciples as an answer to their prayer.disciples as an answer to their prayer.

times of refreshing

Are you seeking for

for your soul?

Peters sermon Peters sermon (Acts 3:12-26;) (Acts 3:12-26;) Peters sermon Peters sermon (Acts 3:12-26;) (Acts 3:12-26;)

Then makeThen make

Him Him KingKing

of yourof your

life.life.

Peters sermon Peters sermon (Acts 3:12-26;) (Acts 3:12-26;) Peters sermon Peters sermon (Acts 3:12-26;) (Acts 3:12-26;)

How does Jesus come to us?How does Jesus come to us?

In WORD and WORSHIP and In WORD and WORSHIP and LIFE Jesus is present!LIFE Jesus is present!

Christ ABIDES with US in our Christ ABIDES with US in our daily walk of faith that we may daily walk of faith that we may

be be continually refreshed.continually refreshed.

v20 “and that he may send the Christ v20 “and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus,”appointed for you, Jesus,”

““He May Send Jesus”He May Send Jesus”““He May Send Jesus”He May Send Jesus” In In chapter 1chapter 1, the two angels told the , the two angels told the apostles that Jesus would return visibly apostles that Jesus would return visibly some day. Here Peter speaks of this some day. Here Peter speaks of this

second coming of Jesus. This is one of second coming of Jesus. This is one of the great blessings and promises of the the great blessings and promises of the

New Testament.New Testament. In In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and and

1 Corinthians 15:12-581 Corinthians 15:12-58, Paul teaches , Paul teaches about the relationship between the about the relationship between the

return of Jesus and the resurrection.return of Jesus and the resurrection.

In In chapter 1chapter 1, the two angels told the , the two angels told the apostles that Jesus would return visibly apostles that Jesus would return visibly some day. Here Peter speaks of this some day. Here Peter speaks of this

second coming of Jesus. This is one of second coming of Jesus. This is one of the great blessings and promises of the the great blessings and promises of the

New Testament.New Testament. In In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and and

1 Corinthians 15:12-581 Corinthians 15:12-58, Paul teaches , Paul teaches about the relationship between the about the relationship between the

return of Jesus and the resurrection.return of Jesus and the resurrection.

Christ’s ascension will be followed by His Christ’s ascension will be followed by His return!return!

When Christ returns all will be as God When Christ returns all will be as God originally intended it to be!originally intended it to be!

• Does this mean heaven on earth?Does this mean heaven on earth?

• Or is it to mean God and His people will Or is it to mean God and His people will live in perfect fellowship in heaven live in perfect fellowship in heaven

throughout eternity?throughout eternity?

v21 whom heaven must receive until the v21 whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which time for restoring all the things about which

God spoke by the mouth of his holy God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.prophets long ago.

““Restore All Things”Restore All Things”““Restore All Things”Restore All Things” When the time comes for Jesus to return, God When the time comes for Jesus to return, God

will be ready to restore all things. Some will be ready to restore all things. Some ancient manuscripts add, “as they were at the ancient manuscripts add, “as they were at the

beginning.”beginning.” When man was created he was put into a When man was created he was put into a beautiful garden. There was no death or pain. beautiful garden. There was no death or pain. Because he sinned he lost this Paradise. All Because he sinned he lost this Paradise. All

who have been faithful in this life will, after the who have been faithful in this life will, after the resurrection, live forever in Paradise in immortal resurrection, live forever in Paradise in immortal

bodies bodies (Revelation 21 & 22; 1 Corinthians (Revelation 21 & 22; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44)15:42-44)..

When the time comes for Jesus to return, God When the time comes for Jesus to return, God will be ready to restore all things. Some will be ready to restore all things. Some

ancient manuscripts add, “as they were at the ancient manuscripts add, “as they were at the beginning.”beginning.”

When man was created he was put into a When man was created he was put into a beautiful garden. There was no death or pain. beautiful garden. There was no death or pain. Because he sinned he lost this Paradise. All Because he sinned he lost this Paradise. All

who have been faithful in this life will, after the who have been faithful in this life will, after the resurrection, live forever in Paradise in immortal resurrection, live forever in Paradise in immortal

bodies bodies (Revelation 21 & 22; 1 Corinthians (Revelation 21 & 22; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44)15:42-44)..

Acts 3:21-23Acts 3:21-2321 He must remain in heaven until 21 He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore the time comes for God to restore

everything, as he promised long ago everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 22 For through his holy prophets. 22 For

Moses said, 'The Lord your God will Moses said, 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells must listen to everything he tells

you. 23 Anyone who does not listen you. 23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off to him will be completely cut off

from among his people.'from among his people.'

Acts 3:21-23Acts 3:21-2321 He must remain in heaven until 21 He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore the time comes for God to restore

everything, as he promised long ago everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 22 For through his holy prophets. 22 For

Moses said, 'The Lord your God will Moses said, 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells must listen to everything he tells

you. 23 Anyone who does not listen you. 23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off to him will be completely cut off

from among his people.'from among his people.'

““From Among Their Brothers”From Among Their Brothers”““From Among Their Brothers”From Among Their Brothers” This great Prophet was to come from This great Prophet was to come from

among the Israelites. He was to speak the among the Israelites. He was to speak the words of God. His authority was to be words of God. His authority was to be unquestioned. Anyone who disobeyed unquestioned. Anyone who disobeyed Him was to be cut off from his people.Him was to be cut off from his people.

When John the Baptizer came preaching When John the Baptizer came preaching the people asked him, “Are you the the people asked him, “Are you the

prophet?” prophet?” (John 1:21) (John 1:21) He said he was He said he was not.not.

Jesus was the Prophet.Jesus was the Prophet.

This great Prophet was to come from This great Prophet was to come from among the Israelites. He was to speak the among the Israelites. He was to speak the

words of God. His authority was to be words of God. His authority was to be unquestioned. Anyone who disobeyed unquestioned. Anyone who disobeyed Him was to be cut off from his people.Him was to be cut off from his people.

When John the Baptizer came preaching When John the Baptizer came preaching the people asked him, “Are you the the people asked him, “Are you the

prophet?” prophet?” (John 1:21) (John 1:21) He said he was He said he was not.not.

Jesus was the Prophet.Jesus was the Prophet.

A prophet like Moses?A prophet like Moses?• The one who would deliver all of The one who would deliver all of God’s people out of bondage and God’s people out of bondage and take them to the Promise Land.take them to the Promise Land.

Moses spoke the Word of God clearly Moses spoke the Word of God clearly and with authority!and with authority!

• No one questioned God’s Word No one questioned God’s Word through Moses.through Moses.

v22 Moses said, 'The Lord God will raise up v22 Moses said, 'The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You shall listen to him in brothers. You shall listen to him in

whatever he tells you. whatever he tells you.

Jesus speaks with Jesus speaks with an even greater an even greater

authority!authority!No one who knows No one who knows

Jesus ought to Jesus ought to question His Word.question His Word.

To reject the Word (Law) given To reject the Word (Law) given by Moses meant immediate by Moses meant immediate

death!death!

To reject the Word (Gospel) To reject the Word (Gospel) given by Jesus means eternal given by Jesus means eternal

damnation!damnation!

v23 And it shall be that every soul who does v23 And it shall be that every soul who does not listen to that prophet shall be destroyed not listen to that prophet shall be destroyed

from the people.”from the people.”

MIRACLE was USED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREACH

THE MESSAGE

“Indeed, ALL the PROPHETS from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have foretold

THESE days.”

Acts 3:24;Acts 3:24;

Why does Peter mention Samuel?Why does Peter mention Samuel? Samuel is by all accounts the first Samuel is by all accounts the first

prophet in the strictest since of the word.prophet in the strictest since of the word. All the prophets of God have had one All the prophets of God have had one

consistent message.consistent message.• The Messiah will come into this world, The Messiah will come into this world,

suffer and rise, and grant salvation to suffer and rise, and grant salvation to all who TRUST and OBEY Him.all who TRUST and OBEY Him.

• To reject this Messiah means death.To reject this Messiah means death.

The Prophet Nathan Confronts David about His Sin

The Prophet Nathan Confronts David about His Sin

Sons of the prophetsSons of the prophets Heirs of the covenantHeirs of the covenant

All the families of the earth blessed.All the families of the earth blessed.Three great truths the Children of Israel Three great truths the Children of Israel

hold in common.hold in common.• Today as in Jesus’ day, they forget Today as in Jesus’ day, they forget

the third promise!the third promise!

[[25] You are the sons of the prophets and of 25] You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your the covenant that God made with your

fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your offspring shall all the families of the earth offspring shall all the families of the earth

be blessed.'be blessed.'

““The Promise”The Promise”““The Promise”The Promise”

When God called Abraham out of Ur When God called Abraham out of Ur and led him to the promised land of and led him to the promised land of

Canaan He told him that in him and his Canaan He told him that in him and his Offspring all peoples of the earth would Offspring all peoples of the earth would

be blessed be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3).(Genesis 12:1-3). Peter said the Offspring was Jesus and Peter said the Offspring was Jesus and

the promised blessing is Jesus turning the promised blessing is Jesus turning us from our wicked ways.us from our wicked ways.

Jesus was a Jew and came first to the Jesus was a Jew and came first to the Jews but the blessing is for all peoples.Jews but the blessing is for all peoples.

When God called Abraham out of Ur When God called Abraham out of Ur and led him to the promised land of and led him to the promised land of

Canaan He told him that in him and his Canaan He told him that in him and his Offspring all peoples of the earth would Offspring all peoples of the earth would

be blessed be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3).(Genesis 12:1-3). Peter said the Offspring was Jesus and Peter said the Offspring was Jesus and

the promised blessing is Jesus turning the promised blessing is Jesus turning us from our wicked ways.us from our wicked ways.

Jesus was a Jew and came first to the Jesus was a Jew and came first to the Jews but the blessing is for all peoples.Jews but the blessing is for all peoples.

The OffspringThe OffspringThe OffspringThe Offspring

Many Jews then as now thought the Many Jews then as now thought the promised Offspring of Abraham was the promised Offspring of Abraham was the nation of Israel. But In nation of Israel. But In Galatians 3:16Galatians 3:16, ,

Paul said Jesus is the Seed or Offspring Paul said Jesus is the Seed or Offspring of the promise.of the promise.

He also said in He also said in verse 26-29 verse 26-29 that in order to that in order to claim and be blessed by the promise, one claim and be blessed by the promise, one

must be baptized into Christ.must be baptized into Christ. Then he or she becomes heir of the Then he or she becomes heir of the

promise.promise.

Many Jews then as now thought the Many Jews then as now thought the promised Offspring of Abraham was the promised Offspring of Abraham was the nation of Israel. But In nation of Israel. But In Galatians 3:16Galatians 3:16, ,

Paul said Jesus is the Seed or Offspring Paul said Jesus is the Seed or Offspring of the promise.of the promise.

He also said in He also said in verse 26-29 verse 26-29 that in order to that in order to claim and be blessed by the promise, one claim and be blessed by the promise, one

must be baptized into Christ.must be baptized into Christ. Then he or she becomes heir of the Then he or she becomes heir of the

promise.promise.

The Offspring of Abraham was to come The Offspring of Abraham was to come and “turn each of them from his wicked and “turn each of them from his wicked

ways.”ways.” In In Romans 6:1-10Romans 6:1-10, Paul tells how baptism , Paul tells how baptism

is like a death to sin, like a burial that is like a death to sin, like a burial that unites the penitent believer with Christ in unites the penitent believer with Christ in

His death where His blood was shed. His death where His blood was shed. It puts one into Christ. It puts one into Christ.

It is also like a resurrection that puts one It is also like a resurrection that puts one on the path to a new life.on the path to a new life.

Baptism releases a person from the hold Baptism releases a person from the hold of sin.of sin.

Then he says . . .Then he says . . .

The Offspring of Abraham was to come The Offspring of Abraham was to come and “turn each of them from his wicked and “turn each of them from his wicked

ways.”ways.” In In Romans 6:1-10Romans 6:1-10, Paul tells how baptism , Paul tells how baptism

is like a death to sin, like a burial that is like a death to sin, like a burial that unites the penitent believer with Christ in unites the penitent believer with Christ in

His death where His blood was shed. His death where His blood was shed. It puts one into Christ. It puts one into Christ.

It is also like a resurrection that puts one It is also like a resurrection that puts one on the path to a new life.on the path to a new life.

Baptism releases a person from the hold Baptism releases a person from the hold of sin.of sin.

Then he says . . .Then he says . . .

Romans 6:11-14Romans 6:11-14 11 In the same way, count yourselves 11 In the same way, count yourselves

dead to sin but alive to God in Christ dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer the parts of your desires. 13 Do not offer the parts of your

body to sin, as instruments of body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to

God, as those who have been brought God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of from death to life; and offer the parts of

your body to him as instruments of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. 14 For sin shall not be righteousness. 14 For sin shall not be

your master, because you are not under your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.law, but under grace.

Romans 6:11-14Romans 6:11-14 11 In the same way, count yourselves 11 In the same way, count yourselves

dead to sin but alive to God in Christ dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer the parts of your desires. 13 Do not offer the parts of your

body to sin, as instruments of body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to

God, as those who have been brought God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of from death to life; and offer the parts of

your body to him as instruments of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. 14 For sin shall not be righteousness. 14 For sin shall not be

your master, because you are not under your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.law, but under grace.

The Past Has No PowerThe Past Has No PowerThe Past Has No PowerThe Past Has No Power

If a person is in the grace of God If a person is in the grace of God through being baptized for the through being baptized for the forgiveness of sins and through forgiveness of sins and through

baptism receiving the Holy Spirit, then baptism receiving the Holy Spirit, then the grace of God frees the person from the grace of God frees the person from any power anything in his past life may any power anything in his past life may

have held over him.have held over him. A life of walking daily with God in A life of walking daily with God in

faithful obedience keeps him free from faithful obedience keeps him free from the power of sin the power of sin (1 John 1:6 & 7).(1 John 1:6 & 7).

If a person is in the grace of God If a person is in the grace of God through being baptized for the through being baptized for the forgiveness of sins and through forgiveness of sins and through

baptism receiving the Holy Spirit, then baptism receiving the Holy Spirit, then the grace of God frees the person from the grace of God frees the person from any power anything in his past life may any power anything in his past life may

have held over him.have held over him. A life of walking daily with God in A life of walking daily with God in

faithful obedience keeps him free from faithful obedience keeps him free from the power of sin the power of sin (1 John 1:6 & 7).(1 John 1:6 & 7).

Jesus was sent to Israel to be a blessing to Jesus was sent to Israel to be a blessing to all.all.

The apostles are now sent to Israel that all The apostles are now sent to Israel that all might be blessed.might be blessed.

The time will come, when Israel rejects the The time will come, when Israel rejects the Gospel, and the Gentiles will be given Gospel, and the Gentiles will be given

opportunity of salvation. opportunity of salvation. USUS

v26 God, having raised up his servant, sent v26 God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning him to you first, to bless you by turning

every one of you from your wickedness."every one of you from your wickedness."

This chapter has told about the second This chapter has told about the second miraculous sign that God has miraculous sign that God has

performed to confirm the word of His performed to confirm the word of His Apostles. It was a miracle that Apostles. It was a miracle that

everyone in Israel and all the visitors everyone in Israel and all the visitors who were there that day knew about. who were there that day knew about. Everyone had seen this crippled man Everyone had seen this crippled man

and knew his condition.and knew his condition. The miracle provided an opportunity for The miracle provided an opportunity for

Peter to preach to the people.Peter to preach to the people.

This chapter has told about the second This chapter has told about the second miraculous sign that God has miraculous sign that God has

performed to confirm the word of His performed to confirm the word of His Apostles. It was a miracle that Apostles. It was a miracle that

everyone in Israel and all the visitors everyone in Israel and all the visitors who were there that day knew about. who were there that day knew about. Everyone had seen this crippled man Everyone had seen this crippled man

and knew his condition.and knew his condition. The miracle provided an opportunity for The miracle provided an opportunity for

Peter to preach to the people.Peter to preach to the people.

ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion