The first section of this chapter consists of the holy spirit coming down upon the believers causing them to speak in their native languages but yet everybody can understand them, even those who dont understand their language. It is interesting that the bible says that some made fun of them and said that they had too much wine. It can be paralleled to today, often times people will casually say that it is coincidence that the student received $324.21 exactly, just the amount that he needed for tuition.
Then, peter tells the crowd about the how this occurrence (the speaking in tongues) is prophesied about in Joel. Furthermore, he makes reference to King David. Then, the people feel convicted, and they asked Peter what they were supposed to do. Peter replied, repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.
The emphasis that Peter puts on baptism surprised me. I personally delayed my baptism because i didnt think it was a big deal and that it simply proclaimed my faith to the world. I understood this, but i thought, why get baptized when i can do God’s work just as well without it? However, Peter commands baptism along side with repentance.
I think the best part of this chapter is the end where it describes what the believers do. They sell their possessions and goods and give to the people in need. They met everyday in the temple courts to worship God, eating together, fellow shipping, and praising God. I think that Christians today need to do alot more of this and alot less of running around in the hustle and bustle of life.
