Peter Speaks to Onlookers Contd.

Another opportunity presented to the Israelites. Another opportunity…

Acts 3:17-26 (NIV)

17 “Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. 18 But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. 23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.’[a]

24 “Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken have foretold these days. 25 And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.’[b] 26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

All of those people that Peter was speaking were considered to be the knowledgeable and educated in the religion of Judaism. How then can Peter stand and call them ignorant? The reason is Jesus Christ. Peter now stood directly on the authority of Jesus.

Repent today and turn to Jesus. Peter emphasizes the fact that prophets had been presented to the Jews, and that they refused to accept Him. Even so, Jesus tells us that no matter what had been done, they would still be accepted if they repent and confess that Jesus is Lord.

Peter was pushing it. Peter believed though, and as such did not have to deal with his doubt. He lived with God in him. As we all should. #JesusSaves

Amen
DK