Luke 24:44-49
24:44 a the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms: Jesus referred to the three sections of the Hebrew Scriptures: the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. The entire Old Testament points to God’s salvation through Christ.24:46 b that the Messiah would suffer and die: See study note on 24:25-26.
24:47 c The Old Testament was the universal proclamation of the Gospel to all the nations: See Isa 42:6 d; 49:6 e; Joel 2:28-32 f; Amos 9:11-12 g; Acts 2:17-21 h; 13:47 i; 15:16-18 j.
24:48 k The primary role of the apostles in the book of Acts was to be witnesses to the fulfillment of Scripture in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus (see Acts 1:8 l).
24:49 m I will send the Holy Spirit: The Old Testament predicted that God would pour out his Spirit on all people (Isa 32:15 n; Jer 31:33 o; Ezek 36:26-27 p; Joel 2:28-32 q). This prediction was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:14-21 r).
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