"Pandemic" - Acts 2:37-41

• Series: "Pandemic" - The Gospel Unleashed
• by: Chris Mayfield 08/16/09

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Acts 2:37-41

Peter sums up his sermon by saying let there be no mistake about it, God has exalted His Servant and made Him Lord and Christ. Jesus is God, He is the King of the universe, He is the promised messiah by which we are saved! Furthermore, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and the ensuing speaking in tongues was yet another sign of Jesus being the true Messiah. Peter’s speech here in chapter two helped the Jews to see that Christ didn’t come as a threat to Jewish belief, and was not promoting a new religion, but He was the fulfillment of all their prophets, including David.

Engage the Text

1. Jesus is both Lord and Christ. What does this mean? Are these just redundant titles? What is the difference between each title? How does each role apply to us as we put our faith in Jesus?
2. Was this conviction, their being “cut to the heart” a result of anything they did? Was it a result of Peter’s words or actions? Who is ultimately responsible for their response?
3. What were Peter’s instructions for those who wanted to respond to the gospel and trust in Jesus?
4. Does the process or path of salvation differ for Jews and Gentiles? For you or anyone else? Who is the gospel message for?

From Thought to Action

1. While salvation is not from us, our response of obedience to a movement of the Holy Spirit is an integral part of God’s process of working in us.  Have you experienced a time recently when you were eager to respond to God? What did you do?
2. Jesus is Lord. He is master, boss, leader of our lives. In what areas of your life are you resisting or even denying Him control?
3. Hearing and believing the gospel must have a direct impact on us. We cannot stay the same. When we believe in Jesus and receive Him as Lord, we must repent (i.e. turn away from) our sin and look to Him and His instruction for our lives. Have you repented of your sin? Have you been baptized?
4. The message of salvation (i.e. the gospel) is for everyone! Young and old, male and female, white and black, strong and weak-“Everyone whom the Lord calls to himself” indicates God’s all-surpassing power when it comes to mankind.  Do you find rest in this? Do you delight in God’s great mercy and love?

What does it mean to be baptized “in the name of Jesus Christ?”