A Reason to Hope (Acts 2:22-24)

FBC CTX Growing in Grace Podcast · Apr 17, 2025 · 30m

Peter wrote in 1 Peter 3:15 that we should be prepared to give a defense to anyone who asks us a reason for the hope that they see within us. Of course, the Holy Spirit gave him these words when he was writing his epistle, but I am curious if perhaps he had one particular day in his life when he was asked about the hope within him.

Acts 2:22-24 is part of Peter’s response to the crowds in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost when he was asked, “What does this mean?” Acts 2:12. The crowds heard them speaking of the wonderful things of the Lord, and they could only think of four reasons why…