The Promise Recieved

Beyond the Present Time
Resurrection Hope
The Holy Spirit Comes

Acts 2:29-36

The Message

^29-36 “Dear friends, let me be completely frank with you. Our ancestor David is dead and buried—his tomb is in plain sight today. But being also a prophet and knowing that God had solemnly sworn that a descendant of his would rule his kingdom, seeing far ahead, he talked of the resurrection of the Messiah—‘no trip to Hades, no stench of death.’ This Jesus, God raised up. And every one of us here is a witness to it. Then, raised to the heights at the right hand of God and receiving the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he poured out the Spirit he had just received. That is what you see and hear. For David himself did not ascend to heaven, but he did say,

God said to my Master, “Sit at my right hand
Until I make your enemies a stool for resting your feet.”

“All Israel, then, know this: There’s no longer room for doubt—God made him Master and Messiah, this Jesus whom you killed on a cross.”

 

 

For Reflection

The Messiah, confirmed, as prophesied. We are emboldened by God's faithfulness, His sacrifice, and His power. We are strengthened by the Holy Spirit. We are charged to participate in the ushering in of God's promise. We witness to the resurrection.

 

Pray

in gratitude for the gift of Jesus Christ. Pray that you will participate fully in God's plan to advance His kingdom. Pray that all peoples will live lives of obedience to the one God.