Daily Readings (Page 230)

According to this verse, what act should follow after repentance? Have you obeyed this verse?

Notice the phrase “cut to the heart”  and the question which follows immediately after: “What shall we do?” It is important not just to be convicted, but convicted to do something. What have you done lately about what God convicted of you in recent sermons or readings from Scripture?

What was the conclusion of Peter’s sermon and what was the crowd’s response?  What does it mean to be “cut to the heart”?

What did Peter draw on three times to explain what was happening on that special day?  Why?

What was the context of this passage? What key event happened which led to Peter’s sermon?  

As our obedience to preach the Gospel leads others to Christ, our goal eventually is to see the multitudes of believers who were saved by the blood of the Lamb gather to worship God.

Hospitality is not the same as social entertaining which focuses on the host and what he/she provides for the entertainment.  Hospitality here focuses on the guests, their needs, the nourishing food, the listening ears and the care and concern offered.  Do you practice hospitality?  

The love that led Christ to the cross has the power to raise Him from the dead; it can also assure us of His love and guide us in obedience.  Trust God’s Love for your need.

Meaning in life is not just found in the pursuit of recognition, fun, money and success.  Paul considered life as worthy in the pursuit of God’s work and involvement in preaching the Good News.

The Apostles had been warned not to preach yet they continued in spite of threats.  We too, should live as Christ has called us to share our faith as Christ has commanded no matter what the cost.