This Is That, Part 1

Peter preached the first Christian sermon on the Day of Pentecost.

In this introductory message, we consider the occasion (the Jewish Feast of Pentecost) and the phenomenon (tongues speaking).

We also consider the question, was this the birthday of the church?

Then we briefly survey Peter's sermon, itself: its construction, its contents (six themes), and its aim (the launching of the gospel mission in the world).

Finally, we briefly survey Joel's prophecy quoted by Peter: its prediction, its promise, prophesying, and the phenomena.