Daily Reading in Acts 2…

At the end of Acts Chapter 2 is a pretty amazing set of scripture.  As you may know Peter has just laid down a “SMACKDOWN” on the Jews.  There was so much craziness going on that Peter and the others were accused of being drunk.  Peter preached a plain, yet stinging message.  He preached Christ crucified.  He did not mince words.  He did not give “10 Easy Steps” or use “catchy slogans”.  He preached Christ.  This is what happened…

Acts 2:37-41

³⁷When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”  ³⁸Peter replied, “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 gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”  ⁴⁰With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” ⁴¹Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

I long for the LORD to move like this.  Maybe preachers everywhere should learn something.  Christ crucified…