Reading for July 27th

 Read Acts 13.26-43. The message of this salvation is about the promised Savior, Jesus (v. 23), which is the good news ... God promised (v. 32; 2.39): this verse is a prophetic indictment, citing ignorance and misunderstanding of the scriptural promises against  the residents of Jerusalem and their leaders (3.14-17; 7.51-53). In verse 28; this verse repeats the charge of 3.13. Acts 4.25-28 holds Pilate accountable (Lk 23.1-250. In verse 29: The phrase everything that was written about him echoes Jesus' words in Lk 22.37; 24.27, 44. In verses 31-33: The witnesses to the people (Lk 24.48; Acts 1.8)again focus on Jesus' resurrection (1.22; 2.32; 3.15). Verses from Ps. 2 are also cited in 4.25-26 (see Heb 1.5; 5.5). In verses 34-37: The direct references to Isa 55.3and Ps 16.10 rehearse the argument (2.25-31) that in his resurrection Jesus fulfilled the promises made to David. In verse 38-39: Let it be known to you is the language of solemn declaration (2.14; 4.10) announcing God's forgiveness of sins for everyone who believes in the same terms that Paul used in Romans to speak of "justification" or "being declared righteous" from sin rather than the law (see Rom 2.13; 3.24-26; 4.2, 5; 5.1, 9: 8.30, 33). In verses 40-41: The prophets may again imply a collection of the "minor prophets" (7.42), including Hab 1.5, which is cited directly. In verse 43: Luke emphasizes the response of faith among Jews and devout converts to Judaism (see comments on 11.20; 13.16). Comments or Questions..