This Sunday we are going to look at one of the most influential sermons ever given. The apostle Peter, freshly anointed with the power of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, preached the Good News of Jesus on the streets of Jerusalem. Luke tells us that 3,000 souls responded to the message. Talk about an amazing sermon!
A response of that scale can only be attributed to the saving power of God and to the wonder of His amazing grace. But the sermon itself is also remarkable. Peter brilliantly connects to his cultural moment and centers on the salvation that is available in the exalted Jesus Christ. This sermon is worth digging into, not only because it is part of the inspired Word of God, but also because it’s a compelling example of the earliest Christian exposition of Scripture in light of the risen Christ.
So come! Let’s dig in to this amazing sermon that reached so many who were “cut to the heart” in the streets of Jerusalem. Let’s see Jesus afresh and respond to Him today! Because we are loved, more than we know!
