July 13, 2025

During Peter’s speech, which drew 3000 people to learn about Jesus and increase the number of Christ-followers that day, he quoted from Psalms 16, a passage directly related to a prophecy David made about Jesus in this song. Jesus delivered our sins to hell, but he did not stay there; he went to the dump, dropped off our sins, and came back. Not only that, but he didn’t lie in the grave long enough for his body to deteriorate and become corrupt. Luke included Peter’s speech in the Book of Acts, which became part of his defense for Christianity, and proved that the story of Jesus was trustworthy and true. When trying to prove your case and you include portions of the Old Testament when defending your belief that Jesus is the Messiah, you may be able to convince those in the same lineage as Him, to believe that the Messiah has already come, they missed Him, but there is still time for them to accept His incredible gift. However, most of their hearts are so hardened against Jesus that penetrating them, as with anyone, is an act that can only be accomplished by the Holy Spirit. Don’t give up, be obedient and try anyway, but leave the results to God.

I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalms 16:8-11