As Peter continues focusing on Jesus in his great Pentecost sermon, he now speaks of Jesus’ exaltation (v33). Jesus has been raised to glory to the right hand of God which is the place of all power and authority. Again this was something prophesied by David (v34; Psalm 110 v1). The sending of the Spirit was done by Jesus and evidence of His exaltation.

This proves that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. Lord meaning Jehovah, God Almighty. Christ meaning the anointed one, the promised Messiah.

Christianity stands or falls on who Jesus is and people need to investigate Jesus’ claims to be the Lord and Christ. People need to look at the evidence to see if it is true. The people in Jerusalem were convinced (v37). They were concerned and asked what shall they do.

Peter’s response (v38) is to call them to repent and be baptised as a sign of the salvation they find in Christ. The grace of God is wide and when these people respond there is also wonderful hope for their children (v39).

This is serious business and there is great urgency in Peter as he pleads and warns these people (v40). Do you have this same urgency about your salvation and about the salvation of others?

This was a wonderful day with 3,000 responding in faith. Praise God that His power to save has not changed. Pray for that saving power to move today.