Introduction

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a fresh revelation from the Word of God. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are ready to receive what the Lord has in store for us.

In the words of the esteemed Charles Spurgeon, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible." So, let us come alive in the Word today, as we turn our attention to the book of Acts, specifically chapter 3, verses 12-19. Let's allow these words to wash over us, to permeate our hearts and minds:

Prophetic Fulfillment in Our Actions

When Peter saw this, he said to them: 'Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It’s Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. Now, brothers and sisters, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.'

Plea for Forgiveness

As we continue to immerse ourselves in this passage, we find Peter addressing his fellow Israelites with a plea for forgiveness ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO