Peter's Pentecost Sermon

The Heart of Peter’s Sermon

Last week was Pentecost Sunday and we read the amazing story of the Holy Spirit filling the disciples, enabling them to spread the Gospel in various languages. Then Peter standing up explaining how such an amazing thing could possibly happen. This week we continue on with the rest of Peter’s sermon, which gets to the heart of his message. In that message he continues cite OT passages.

Scriptures:

Psalm 16:8-11 “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Psalm 110:1 “The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.””

Peter began his sermon with a scripture reference from Joel, and he continues to cite scripture with the Psalms.

The Pattern

Peter drops into a pattern of making an assertion, or explanation, then backs it up with a scriptural reference. At the beginning of the section he explained that the disciples were not drunk, rather, filled with the Holy Spirit, then referenced the Prophet Joel.

Speaks of Christ’s wonders and signs, then death and Resurrection

Cites Ps. 16:8-11, David prophesying of the resurrection

Further explanation

Ps. 110:1, Jesus ascended, not David, therefore David prophesying about the coming messiah

Take Aways

God’s sovereignty, His amazing plan and how He guides us.

All scripture points to the cross

The chief end of Man is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever. It’s not about us, it’s about Jesus.