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B. PETERS SERMON, 2:14-47
1. Comment on Peter's standing up in 2:14 in contrast to his
standing up in 1:15: In 2:14 Peter stood up in the fullness of
the Spirit; in 1:15 he had stood in his own rationalizing
impulsiveness.
2. Account for Peter's courageous action in 2:14-40 in the light of
his previous denial of the Lord: It is the result of the
effectual workings of Christ in the life of Peter, Gal. 2:8.
3. What Is "the third hour of the day," 2:15? Since the Jewish day
began at 6:00 A.M., the third hour was 9:00 A.M.
4. The outpouring of the Spirit in 2:2-4 is evidently the
fulfillment of what, 2:16-21? The prophecy in Joel 2:28-29.
5. Observe two facts concerning the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth
from 2:22:
(1) The Lord's supernatural ministry constituted his
credentials.
(2) The Lord's supernatural ministry was actually the Work of
God performed by him, (John 5:19).
6. For what purpose does Peter make the address in 2:22-36? To prove that
the very same Jesus, whom they had crucified, is both Lord and Christ.
7. Explain the difference between "miracles, wonders, and signs," 2:22:
These terms express different aspects of the same event; mainly:
(1) Miracle,, are supernatural accomplishments by supernatural means,
with the accent upon the power of the act.
(2) Wonders are the effects produced upon the observer by these
supernatural accomplishments, with the accent upon the marvel of
the act.
(3) Signs are the objectives to which these supernatural
accomplishments point, with the accent upon the portent of the
act.
8. Why does the apostle insist that the shameful death of Christ was "by
the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God," 2:23? Because
they might quite logically have said that if Jesus had been a man
"approved of God," he would not have been permitted to die so shameful
a death.
9. What is evident from 2:39? That the promise of the Holy Ghost as a
unique personal experience is for every believer in Christ and
includes all generations of both Jews and Gentiles.
10. What is apparent from 2:41? That the early church did not make water
baptism conditional on a course of instruction nor a period of
probation.
11. Point out the general subject matter of 2:41-47: The phenomenal growth
of the Church as a consequence of supernatural phenomena in both word
and deed.
12. By what was the Church characterized in:
(1) 2:42? By steadfast continuance in apostolic teaching, Christian
fellowship, commemoration of the Lord's death, and united prayer.
(2) 2:44-45? By unselfish communality and compassion for the needy.
(3) 2:46? By unity of the spirit and joyful simplicity.
(4) 2:47? By thankfulness and exemplary conduct.
13. What is observed from 2:47b? That, notwithstanding the employment of
human instrumentalities, the growth of the Church is, in the final
analysis, the work of Christ as Lord (Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 3:6).