Acts 2 - 7.30.26
SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:29-36
“29Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31 Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay. 32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand 35 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet. 36 Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
OBSERVATION
AI Quote: “The Book of Acts was written by Luke. This conclusion is supported by early church testimony and internal textual clues that indicate a common authorship with the Gospel of Luke. Both texts share similar literary styles and historical detail, reinforcing the identification of Luke as the author.” However, I found it interesting because Luke quotes both Peter in these scriptures, and David’s scriptures in Psalms.
I knew David was a shepherd, warrior, king and author. He wrote many of the Psalms, expressing deep emotions and spiritual insights. BUT I never thought of him as a “prophet”. But yes, in these scriptures Luke quotes scriptures of David who wrote of how God spoke to him
The book of Acts 2 speaks of the coming of the Holy Spirit, and it was a turning point for the disciples, empowering them with divine ability and boldness. This moment fulfilled Jesus’ promise that His followers would receive power to be His witnesses.
APPLICATION
The Lord, speaks to us in His Word! I so cherish God’s Word and I, and each of us, learn something we hadn’t seen before every time we read His word. He sees us and knows what we need in every season of our lives. This scripture says it all:
Acts 2:37 speaks of how we are to live His word: “When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
And how are we to do this? Daily..
-- repent (daily confess our sins and turn from them), read his word, write a SOAP note of what it meant to us. Memorize it so that you can repeat it when needed.
-- praise Him and Pray to Him in any way, anywhere, any time of day.
-- pray that God calls our families and our friends.
-- share our time and pray with fellow believers.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, I am thankful and humble of the coming of you as our Messiah. And to read the words of those whom you loved and knew you when you walked in the Holy Land. You are with us now in the Holy Spirit. Lord, let me draw others to know you. I love your words Jesus—they are “New” every morning. And thank you Lord for your disciples and prophets and those who wrote your words of who you are. I pray today to be your witness. In humble gratefulness, be with my family and my church family, as we go into our new day. OUR FAITH IS IN YOU, Lord!
Lamentations 3:22-23: “ It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Amen!
- Charleen Zakarian
