Peter's Sermon (Day 2)

On the Day of Pentecost, after the Holy Spirit comes and the crowd is confused, Peter stands and gives a sermon boldly declaring that Jesus is the Messiah the Jews had been waiting for. Peter explains that this is the fulfillment of prophecy from Joel. He points to Jesus’ miracles, death, and especially His resurrection as proof that He is the Christ.

Peter uses Psalms written by David to show that the Messiah would rise from the dead and reign at God’s right hand. He argues that David wasn’t talking about himself because David died and stayed in the grave, but states that He and the others around him are witnesses that Jesus rose again. He concludes with the convicting statement that "God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified” (Acts 2:36).