The Gospel Has the Power to Save the Lost
Rev. Tse Amable | January 26 2025 | Acts 2:37-40
KEY VERSE: “When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Acts 2:37 (NIV)
MESSAGE:
After listening to the powerful message delivered by Apostle Peter under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, something dramatic happened to the crowd of spectators who had previously ridiculed this great move of God. The Bible states, “THEY WERE CUT TO THE HEART.” The NASB translates it as, “THEY WERE PIERCED TO THE HEART,” while the Amplified Bible records, “THEY WERE STUNG TO THE HEART.” What occurred to this crowd of unbelievers was the result of the power inherent in the gospel, which is more potent than dynamite. This power within the gospel is capable of convicting sinners of their sins and convincing them of their need for Jesus Christ as Saviour from sin. Apostle Paul wrote: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, BECAUSE IT IS THE POWER OF GOD FOR THE SALVATION OF EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile” (Romans 1:16). Without the apostles doing anything to manipulate or cajole these sinners, they approached on their own accord, asking, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
Success in witnessing involves sharing the gospel of free salvation available through faith in Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and entrusting the results to God. Our duty is to go forth and share Christ with those who are lost. It is God's role to touch hearts and instil conviction. Reflect on the following questions: “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:14).
Those who are lost cannot hear the gospel and be saved unless someone reaches out to them. THEREFORE, STEP OUT IN FAITH AND PREACH THE WORD.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Do you believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to translate sinners from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light? What are you doing to get the gospel to reach every corner of the earth?
PRAYER:
Father, I pray that you give me the passion to preach the gospel so that the lost can hear and come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Amen!
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 26: Genesis 35-36 — Jacob’s Journey and Esau’s Descendants
DAILY word study: CUT TO THE HEART
The phrase “cut to the heart” originates from the Greek term κατενύγησαν (katanýgēsan), derived from katanússō, meaning "to pierce thoroughly" or "to pain sharply." It conveys the image of being emotionally or spiritually pricked, similar to being wounded.
In Acts 2:37, "cut to the heart" describes the crowd’s reaction to Peter’s Spirit-filled message. The Holy Spirit used Peter’s words to expose their sin and need for repentance. This conviction was not merely an emotional response but a deep spiritual awakening, pointing to the gospel's power to confront and transform.
Reflection: Are there moments when God’s Word has pierced your heart, revealing the need for repentance or change? How do you respond when confronted by the truth of the gospel? The same Spirit that convicted the crowd is at work today, calling us to surrender to Christ.
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