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all the families of the earth will be blessed: God always intended the covenant people to share his blessings with the world, not for the Jews to be selfish and keep God's blessing only for themselves.
The speeches in the book of Acts about telling others the good news focus on Jesus, who was put to death on a cross and raised to life. These speeches call people to repent and to place their faith in Jesus as the promised Messiah and the judge God has appointed (2:38; 3:19; 11:18; 17:30; 26:20). They also announce the same good news for the people of Israel and for Gentiles everywhere: there is "peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all" (10:36).
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People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people
Glossary
Alexander Beloved Disciple Book of the Acts of the Apostles Crucifixion Foreknowledge Heal, Healing John, the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Servant of the Lord
Topics
Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Church of Israel in Covenant with God Courage: Personal Bravery: Peter and Other Disciples Prophecy: Old Testament Messianic Passages Quoted in the New Testament Religious Zeal: Peter The Covenant: Made With: Abraham The Covenant: Made With: Israel