In a world full of bad news, we are all wanting to hear good news. What we usually receive is good advice, which is welcome but fails to animate our lives. In Acts 10:34-43, we have an early sermon by Peter, in which he clearly and simple spelled out for us the good news about Jesus.
After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.
After complaining repeatedly to God, the prophet had a view of God’s power and fell silent.
John’s birth and Zechariah’s prophecy pointed to the greatest manifestation of God’s mercy ever.