Peter addressing the crowd of 3000 baptized

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Context and Background:

Peter's address to the crowd, often referred to as his Pentecost sermon, is a pivotal moment in the New Testament, marking the birth of the early Church.

This event is recorded in the Book of Acts, specifically in Acts 2:14-41.

Peter addressing the crowd of 3000 baptized

Peter addressing the crowd of 3000 baptized

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It takes place during the Jewish festival of Pentecost, a time when Jews from various regions gathered in Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit had just descended upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in various tongues, which drew a large and curious crowd.

Content of the Address:

Peter, standing with the eleven apostles, raises his voice to address the crowd.

He begins by refuting the accusation that the apostles are drunk, explaining that it is only the third hour of the day (Acts 2:15). Instead, he interprets the miraculous event as the fulfillment of the prophecy from the Book of Joel, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all people (Acts 2:16-21).

Quoting Joel 2:28-32, Peter emphasizes that the outpo