Both Lord and Christ – Acts 2:22-36

John 12:16 tells us that the messianic prophesies of the Old Testament and the person of Jesus were relatively disconnected ideas in the minds of the apostles until Jesus was glorified. Acts chapter 2 provides a great 'before and after' contrast for us in the very first apostolic sermon preached after the eye opening experience of the promised Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Suddenly, with rabbinic clarity and Holy Ghost boldness, the dots are connected for the first wave of evangelists. The theme of this great gospel declaration prototype is the reality of Jesus as both Lord and Christ. He is Savior/Messiah of the individual, and He is Lord of everything. From the universals to the particulars, Jesus reigns! *Illustration: The artist is equally responsible for the painting and the signature.