The Pentecost Crowd Challenged

Theme: God's Spirit uses Peter to Challenge the Pentecost Crowd to Believe on the Christ as Prophesied and Fulfilled.
I. God's Loving Decree Fulfilled in Christ While Man is Responsible for Their Wicked Actions – vv. 22-36
A. The Christ Delivered Up and Raised According to God's Plan, Crucified by Wicked Men – vv. 22-23
B. Jesus' Resurrection Prophesied by David – vv. 24-31
C. Christ is Seated in Glory at God's Right Hand, Exalted as Lord and Christ – vv. 32-36
II. The Gospel Changes the Lives of Its Hearers – vv. 37-47
A. Peter's Hearers Called to Repentance and Salvation – vv. 37-40
B. Two Reactions to the Gospel – vv. 41-43
C. God's Church Focus on Fellowship and Glorifying God – vv. 44-47