Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 2:37-41] Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost

Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost Continued Acts 2:37-41 37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 And Peter said to them, “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 … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 2:21-36] Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost

Saint Peter Preaching on Pentecost, by Fra Angelico, 1433

Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost Cont’d Acts 2:22-36 22 “You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know— 23 this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 2:14-21] Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost

Charles Poërson, St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem, 1642, Notre Dame

Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost Acts 2:14-21 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 2:1-13] The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Giotto di Bondone, Pentecost, 1320-25

The Coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-13 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested[on each one of them. 4 And they were … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 1:12-26] Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

Apostle Matthias Icon, 1311

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas Acts 1:12-26 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 1:6-11] The Ascension

The Ascension

The Ascension Acts 1:6-11 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my … Read more