Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 4:1-4] Peter and John Before the Council

Saint Peter and John Healing the Beggar, by Nicolas Poussin

Peter and John Before the Council And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.3 And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 3:17-26] Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Portico Continued

Return of Christ

Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Portico Continued 17 “And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers.18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 3:11-16] Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Portico

Temple Reconstruction at the Holy Land Exhibit

Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Portico Acts 3:11-16 11 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our … Read more

Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 3:1-10] The Lame Beggar Healed

St. Peter Healing the Crippled Beggar

The Lame Beggar Healed Acts 3:1-10 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to … Read more

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