7. READ: ACTS 2:1-47
[Acts 2:1] "When the day of Pentecost came, they were
all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of
a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where
they were sitting. [3] They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire
that separated and came to rest on each of them. [4] All of them
were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other
tongues [or, "languages"] as the Spirit enabled
them.
[5] "Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing
Jews from every nation under heaven. [6] When they heard this
sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one
heard them speaking in his own language. [7] Utterly amazed, they
asked: 'Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? [8]
Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native
language? [9] Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of
Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, [10] Phrygia
and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors
from Rome [11] (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and
Arabs--we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own
tongues!' [12] Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another,
'What does this mean?'
[13] "Some, however, made fun of them and said,
'They have had too much wine [or, 'sweet
wine'].'
[14] "Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his
voice and addressed the crowd: 'Fellow Jews and all of you
who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully
to what I say. [15] These men are not drunk, as you suppose.
It's only nine in the morning! [16] No, this is what was
spoken by the prophet Joel: [17] "In the last days, God says,
I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters
will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will
dream dreams. [18] Even on My servants, both men and women, I will
pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. [19] I
will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke. [20] The sun will be turned to
darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and
glorious day of the Lord. [21] And everyone who calls on the Name
of the Lord will be saved," [Joel 2:28-32].
[22] "'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. [23] This man was handed over to you by God's set
purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men
[or, 'of those not having the law'--that is,
Gentiles], put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. [24] 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. [25]
David said about Him: "I saw the Lord always before Me.
Because He is at My right hand, I will not be shaken. [26]
Therefore My heart is glad and My tongue rejoices; My body also
will live in hope, [27] because You will not abandon Me to the
grave, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. [28] You have made
known to Me the paths of life; You will fill Me with joy in Your
presence," [Psalm 16:8-11].
[29] "'Brothers, I can tell you confidently that
the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to
this day. [30] 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. [31] Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of
the Christ [or "Messiah"--the Anointed One], that
He was not abandoned to the grave, nor did His body see decay. [32]
God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the
fact. [33] 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. [34] For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he
said, "The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand
[35] until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your
feet,'" [Psalm 110:1].
[36] "'Therefore let all Israel be assured of
this: God has made this Jesus, Whom you crucified, both Lord and
Christ.'
[37] "When the people heard this, they were cut to the
heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, 'Brothers,
what shall we do?'
[38] "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.
[39] The promise is for you and your children and for all who are
far off--for all whom the Lord our God will
call.'
[40] "With many other words he warned them; and he
pleaded with them, 'Save yourselves from this corrupt
generation.' [41] Those who accepted his message were
baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that
day.
[42] "They devoted themselves to the apostles'
teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to
prayer. [43] Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and
miraculous signs were done by the apostles. [44] All the believers
were together and had everything in common. [45] Selling their
possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. [46]
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.
They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and
sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the
people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were
being saved."
a. On Pentecost, whom were the disciples filled with?
b. Who were staying in Jerusalem at that time?
c. How was Jesus accredited by God?
d. What did God free Jesus from?
e. What has God made Jesus be?
f. What did the people ask Peter and the other apostles?
g. What did Peter tell them to do?
h. What did Peter plead with them to do?
i. How did the people respond to his message?
j. What did the Lord do daily?
