PETER’S FIRST SPEECH ON PENTECOST DAY AND ITS EFFECT (Acts 2:14-41)
SUBJECT :
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
TOPIC :
PETER’S FIRST SPEECH ON PENTECOST DAY AND ITS EFFECT (Acts 2:14-41)
CLASS :
JSS 3 / BASIC 9
TERM :
FIRST TERM
WEEK :
Week 3
REFERENCE MATERIALS : .
- ONLINE MATERIALS
- SCHEME OF WORK
- TEXTBOOKS
- THE HOLY BIBLE
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Explain meaning and reason for Peter’s speech
- say the importance of Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost
- list the benefits or effects of Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost
- Write out the number of people that got converted on the day of Pentecost
CONTENT :
WEEK 3
DATE: …………………………….
TOPIC: PETER’S FIRST SPEECH ON PENTECOST DAY AND ITS EFFECT (Acts 2:14-41)
CONTENTS: 1. PETER’S FIRST SPEECH
- ITS EFFECT
SUB-TOPIC 1: PETER’S FIRST SPEECH
PETER’S FIRST SPEECH ON PENTECOST DAY AND ITS EFFECT (Acts 2:14-41)
Today we will be looking at Peter’s first speech on Pentecost day and its effect. This is a very important event in the history of Christianity because it marks the beginning of the Christian Church.
As we read in Acts 2:1-13, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and they began to speak in tongues. When the people saw this, they were amazed and asked what it meant.
Peter then stood up and addressed the crowd. He started by quoting from the prophet Joel 2:28-32. He said that this was what God had promised and that it was being fulfilled today.
He went on to say that Jesus of Nazareth was a man approved by God. He did many miracles and wonders and had been crucified. But God raised him from the dead and he is now alive!
Peter’s words had a profound effect on the people. They were cut to the heart and asked what they should do.
Peter replied that they should repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. Then they would receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Those who accepted his message were baptized and about three thousand were added to their number that day!
This event was truly amazing. It marked the beginning of the Christian Church and changed the course of history.
On hearing the false accusation that the disciples who were under the influence of the Holy Spirit, were drunk, Peter stood up to refute the charge of drunkenness. This led to his first speech on the day of Pentecost.
Peter told his hearers that it was unlikely that they would be drunk at the third hour of the day, that is, 9.00am.He made references to the Old Testament to prove that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah. He quoted Prophet Joel 2:28 to show that they were not under the influence of the Holy Spirit. He cited the miracles, the crucifixion and death of Jesus as proofs of His Messiahship. He said God raised Him from the death as David had prophesied in the Psalm 16:10 :
“For thou wilt not abandon my soul to Hades, nor let thy Holy One see corruption.”
Peter went further to say that Jesus had not only risen but had ascended into heaven. In heaven, He has received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit , and from heaven ,He has sent the Holy Spirit to His disciples. He concluded by telling them that this outpouring of the Holy Spirit ,manifested by the gift of tongues, was the proof that God has made the crucified Jesus both Lord and Christ.
SUB-TOPIC 2: EFFECT OF PETER’S FIRST SPEECH
The people were deeply touched by Peter’s speech. They found themselves guilty of blindness for not recognizing Jesus as the Christ. They accepted their responsibility for persecuting Him as a false Christ and admitted their guilt for crucifying Him.
After they had condemned themselves as guilty, they asked, “Brethren, what shall we do?” Peter told them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins, and they would receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:37-38).They did as Peter said and about three thousand converts were made after Peter’s speech.
EVALUATION:
- What Prophet did Peter Quote during his Speech?
- ——- Number of people was converted on the day of Pentecost.
- List three countries whose people witnessed the coming of the Holy Spirit.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
Describe in detail the fellowship pattern in the early church.
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PRESENTATION
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
CONCLUSION :
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written. He or she does the necessary corrections when the need arises.
