The Jews in the temple were far less receptive to Christ than the Samaritans from John 4

God's glory was before us and will continue through eternity. All things were made for His glory. We are called to do all things for His glory. 1. Share in His Glory. First step is being saved. Then walk in obedience and in sharing the gospel.

The end of Acts 2 showed that the new salvation legitimately changed the lives of the new believers. It was not an emotional response to a moving Sermon. They participated in activities that built up each other in the new faith. Their faithfulness to these practices led to God's name being glorified. They were doing all to the glory of God.

The Jews looked forward with anticipation to their coming king. They had many beautiful prophecies about life under their coming king. But Jesus' path to the throne went a different way than they expected.

Faith without works is dead. We need to put our money where our mouth is. Or, put our works where our faith is.

What about the blind and lame? How do they fit in the kingdom and purposes of God? They may wait on the Lord. He will take them where they have not gone. God said His Servant, the Lord Jesus, was blind.

Trials. They produce endurance which will be beneficial in eternity. Temptations are not from God; they come from our inner desires. Every good gift does come from God.

Peter's message to persuade the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. He appealed to the resurection. He showed that David's prophecy was regarding the resurrection of the Messiah. He testified of seeing Jesus raised from the dead. He pointed to the arrival of the Spirit. Having made the point, he appealed to them to repent and believe for the remission of sins.

Whom He foreknew, He predestined... Rom 8:29. What Paul really meant with these terms. Hint: it wasn't about eternity past.

Every good gift comes from the Father of lights. He does not send evil gifts. He drives out the darkness of fear and doubts with His Word of truth. Respond to His truth by laying aside filthiness and be doers of His word.