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For David himself did not ascend to heaven, but he did say, God said to my Master, "Sit at my right hand
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Until I make your enemies a stool for resting your feet."
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"All Israel, then, know this: There's no longer room for doubt - God made him Master and Messiah, this Jesus whom you killed on a cross."
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Cut to the quick, those who were there listening asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers! Brothers! So now what do we do?"
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Peter said, "Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far away - whomever, in fact, our Master God invites."
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He went on in this vein for a long time, urging them over and over, "Get out while you can; get out of this sick and stupid culture!"
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That day about three thousand took him at his word, were baptized and were signed up.
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They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.
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Everyone around was in awe - all those wonders and signs done through the apostles!
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And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common.