This Jesus whom you crucified.

Acts 2:29-36, “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’ Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

The position that Jesus now holds at the right hand of the Father was prophesied by David. Peter and the others, who were eyewitnesses of His glory, now proclaim His position, that He who was cruelly crucified has been raised from the dead and is alive. And He has been pleased to send forth His word to those listening, not a word of punishment for what was done to Him, but a word of reconciliation and forgiveness for our sins. What an amazing love He has for us!

We thank You for Your love for us, for Your perfect sacrifice that enables us to be cleansed from all unrighteousness and to receive Your mercy at Your throne of grace!

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