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Peter speaks at Pentecost

Peter peaches about Jesus at Pentecost.
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Peter, full of the Holy Spirit spoke to the crowds at Pentecost. <br/>‘Fellow Israelites, listen to this …’ – Slide 1
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‘Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.’ – Slide 2
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‘This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing him to the cross.’ – Slide 3
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‘But God raised Him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him.’ – Slide 4
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‘David said about Him: “I saw the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, you will not let your holy one see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.’” – Slide 5
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‘Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 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. 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.’ – Slide 6
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‘God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.’ – Slide 7
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‘Exalted to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father …’ – Slide 8
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‘…the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.’ – Slide 9
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‘For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, <br/>“The Lord said to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’ – Slide 10
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‘Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.’ – Slide 11
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‘When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”’ – Slide 12
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‘Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised, 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. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”’ – Slide 13
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‘With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”’ – Slide 14
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Those who accepted his message were baptised, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. – Slide 15
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The new believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching … – Slide 16
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… and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread … – Slide 17
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… and to prayer. – Slide 18
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Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. – Slide 19
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They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. – Slide 20
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They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. – Slide 21
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And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. – Slide 22
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