Devotionals for April 22, 2024
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READ
Acts 2:37-41
37 Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”
38 Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” 40 Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”
41 Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.
37 Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”
38 Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” 40 Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”
41 Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.
REFLECT
The people who heard Peter were deeply moved! They wanted to know exactly what they should do. Thankfully, Peter had the answer for them. Repent of your sins, be baptized in the name of Jesus, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Not only did Jesus die for our sins, but He also gives us a gift! The Holy Spirit to guide us and help us become more like Jesus each day. That’s the best deal I have ever heard of!
APPLY
Q: What did Peter tell the crowd to do? (see verse 38-39)
Q: Have you done what Peter told us to do? If not, why not?
Q: Who do you know that hasn’t been baptized? How can you share this good news with them?
Q: Have you done what Peter told us to do? If not, why not?
Q: Who do you know that hasn’t been baptized? How can you share this good news with them?
SING
PRAY
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."
O Holy Father, You are worthy of all praise, glory and honor! Thank you for giving us Your word and for making it clear to us what we need to do. Give us direction and courage to help ourselves and others find their way to You.
O Holy Father, You are worthy of all praise, glory and honor! Thank you for giving us Your word and for making it clear to us what we need to do. Give us direction and courage to help ourselves and others find their way to You.