Read Acts 2.14-28. In 2.14-47: Peter's sermon at Pentecost. In verses 14-16: Peter's speech directly answers the question, " What does this mean?" (v. 12) through an extended scriptural interpretation. In verses 17-21: These verses correspond very closely to the book of Joel (2.28-32) as it survives in the Greek version known as the Septuagint (LXX). In the last days (LXX: "afterward') could mean "at the end of time" or in the time before the restoration of the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem (Joel 3.1; Acts 1.6-8). The pouring out of God's Spirit signifies the renewal of prophecy among men and women. Verses 22-39 will identify Jesus as the "Lord" in whose name salvation is given. In verse 22: Israelites (v. 29) includes all Jews who claim the promises God made to Israel. By means of the deeds of power, wonders and signs (Lk 24.19; Acts 10.38), Jesus is attested as the true prophet (Deut 18; Acts 1.22). In verse 23: Luke consistently attests that Jesus' death occurred through God's definite plan and direct agency of the gentiles or those outside the law (4.27-28). In verse 25-26: David is regarded as the author of Ps 16.8-11. Hades is the realm of the dead (Lk 10.15; 16.23). The Holy One was Israel's anointed king, "set apart" for God. Comments or Questions..
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