Acts 2

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Acts 2 read by Alexander Scourby, from his channel Scourby YouBible. It carries on into Acts 3.

Verses with a small gold number are preached on in the sermons. Click the verse to see what the brothers said about it. Members can select any words to highlight verses and keep notes.

¹And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

14 sermons on Acts 2:1

“Just reading then from the Book of Acts 2:1-4, which we're all familiar.”
Baptism of the Holy GhostLee Vayle, January 2, 1972. Names it 2 times.
“And, of course, they use the Scripture which I read in Acts 2:1-4 but particularly they use the Scripture found in Acts 10:44-46.”
True Evidence of Baptism of the Holy GhostLee Vayle, February 27, 1972
“Now, we're going to begin in the Book of Acts 1:4-5, and then we'll go to Acts 2:1-4.”
The Spirit Manifested LifeLee Vayle, July 2, 1978. Names it 2 times.
“Now, we'll go to Acts 2:1-8, and we can see this very nicely.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost ComesLee Vayle, August 1, 1979
“And that of course is in Acts 2:1-8.”
Once for AllLee Vayle, November 27, 1979
“It is an entirely fallacious exegesis of this Scripture, because Acts 2:1-4.”
Ephesians # 7Lee Vayle, July 4, 1981. Names it 3 times.

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²And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

4 sermons on Acts 2:2

“He actually comes down and is present, and it is not Acts 2: 2-4, when the Holy Ghost came.”
The Parousia (Toledo)Lee Vayle, December 18, 1977
“And also, we can understand John 14:20 from the Book of Acts 2:2-3.”
If You Shall See The Son of ManLee Vayle, November 28, 1979. Names it 2 times.
“We’re going to go to the Book of Acts 2:2-8, and trace it from the beginning.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #1 (0081-B)Lee Vayle, February 22, 1981
“Now, you go back again to the Book of Acts 2:2-3, and we see that fulfilled.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #2 (0081 D)Lee Vayle, February 25, 1981

³And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

⁴And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

28 sermons on Acts 2:4

“God was with Him, and when, after they crucified Him in Acts 2:4, Acts — Acts, I mean, 2:24.”
The Faith That Was Once Delivered To The SaintsWilliam Branham, November 29, 1953
“I begin… And they was referring all the time to Acts, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:49, all that.”
How The Angel Came To Me, And His CommissionWilliam Branham, January 17, 1955
“God, send us another church just before the end time, that the power of the Holy Ghost can come into her in the demonstrations of the Spirit, and Mark 16 can follow the church, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:38, all of it will be following right along with the church.”
A Deceived Church, By The WorldWilliam Branham, June 28, 1959
“I said, “Then it wasn’t according to Acts 2:4, then (You see?),” I said, “because every man heard in his own language wherein he was born.”
Debate On TonguesWilliam Branham, August 7, 1960. Names it 2 times.
“[A brother says, “That’s where there’s a little error because of human weakness, and when people will fail to accept anything, only say, ‘I won’t believe it any way, only according to Acts 2: 4.’”_Ed.]”
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, January 12, 1961. Names it 4 times.
“Acts 2:4, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:4, till you got so many grapes I believe it become from real grapes down to possum grapes, sour grapes.”
The Church Choosing Law For GraceWilliam Branham, March 16, 1961. Names it 6 times.

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⁵And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

⁶Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

⁷And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilæans?

3 sermons on Acts 2:7

“Sure, it was a matter of geography.”
Does God Ever Change His Mind # 17Lee Vayle, February 16, 1992

⁸And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

⁹Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judæa, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

¹⁰Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

¹¹Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

¹²And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

¹³Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

¹⁴But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

1 sermon on Acts 2:14

¹⁵For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

4 sermons on Acts 2:15

“For…Speaking from the Acts, the 2nd chapter, the 15th verse and down a portion of the Scripture, we read this:”
The Junction Of TimeWilliam Branham, January 15, 1956
“So therefore, from the sixth hour to the ninth hour, would be from twelve o’clock noon till three o’clock in the afternoon; is the events that transpiring here, and which would lead up to the literal death upon Calvary’s cross, and His internment within the grave.”
Good Friday Message (Texas)Lee Vayle, April 1, 1994
“He prophesied.) by Peter in Acts 2:15-21.”
Seed of Discrepancy #24Lee Vayle, January 21, 1996. Names it 2 times.

¹⁶But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

14 sermons on Acts 2:16

“And they said, "In that day and upon my servants I'll pour out My Spirit, and upon my handmaids...”
IdentificationLee Vayle, February 19, 1968
“Listen, Acts 2:16”
False Anointed OnesLee Vayle, November 16, 1969. Names it 2 times.
“Let's go to the Book of Acts 2:16, and I love It, because I know this is something God told me, had to show It to me, because I never ever preached it the other way.”
Tracing Spiritual PerversionLee Vayle, June 11, 1970
“With this Acts 2:16-17, Peter said,”
Mystery of IniquityLee Vayle, May 21, 1971
“Now, notice also, in Acts 2:16-17.”
Mystery of IniquityLee Vayle, May 21, 1971
“Notice, the people are also anointed, and it is this very thing, (this anointing) according to Acts 2:16-18 that brings not the Millennium, but the tribulation.”
Mystery of Iniquity # 2 (Tucson)Lee Vayle, February 20, 1972. Names it 2 times.

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¹⁷And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

15 sermons on Acts 2:17

“Did not Acts 2:17, said, “It shall come to pass in the last days that your young man shall see visions, your old man shall dream dreams”?”
Works Is Faith ExpressedWilliam Branham, November 26, 1965
“(See?)”
PerversionLee Vayle, March 19, 1969
“He is well, as I can see, in the Book of Acts 2:17,18.”
The Church and the BrideLee Vayle, July 27, 1977
“Then over in Matthew 24:24-25, in the last day all but the Very Elect would be deceived by signs and wonders, (which are not lying signs and wonders, but genuine signs and wonders.)”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes InLee Vayle, September 5, 1979
“And It said, "The moon turned to blood, and the sun to darkness," [Acts 2:20] great tribulation sets in.”
Appearing and Coming # 2Lee Vayle, March 9, 1980
“The Roman filthy Catholic church, pope speak in tongues.”
Time of the ResurrectionLee Vayle, April 20, 1980

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¹⁸And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

2 sermons on Acts 2:18

“And he said, "Also my men servant, and my women servants, [Acts 2:18] are going to have the power too."”
PerversionLee Vayle, March 19, 1969

¹⁹And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

6 sermons on Acts 2:19

“Okay, that's in Acts 2:16-18, and Acts 2:19-20.”
Mystery of Iniquity # 2 (Tucson)Lee Vayle, February 20, 1972
“And this is repeated also in the Book of Acts 2:19-20, and confirmed to us in the end-time.”
Elijah Ministry (0081-A)Lee Vayle, February 1, 1981
“All right, now these Scriptures that I read balance's out Acts 2:19-20.”
Presence #16 - NLV.Lee Vayle, October 3, 1981
“Now, let’s go back to Acts 2 again, where we started, which is taken from Joel, and he says in Acts 2:19:”
Rapture #12Lee Vayle, December 11, 1983
“Acts 2:19.”
Events Made Clear by Prophecy # 12Lee Vayle, August 31, 1985

²⁰The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

7 sermons on Acts 2:20

“Acts 2:20”
Mystery of IniquityLee Vayle, May 21, 1971
“Acts 2:20”
Mystery of IniquityLee Vayle, May 21, 1971
“Also notice in the Book of Acts 2:20 about this day.”
Mystery of Iniquity # 2 (Tucson)Lee Vayle, February 20, 1972
“And It said, "The moon turned to blood, and the sun to darkness," [Acts 2:20] great tribulation sets in.”
Appearing and Coming # 2Lee Vayle, March 9, 1980
“Now among the references to that—we’ll just go to the New Testament to begin with, and get to the Old Testament—is Acts 2:20; and It says:”
Rapture #12Lee Vayle, December 11, 1983
“And over again in the Book of Acts 2:20 It says:”
Mystery of IniquityLee Vayle, 1970

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²¹And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

²²Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

28 sermons on Acts 2:22

“And then a — a portion, also, I was reading this afternoon out of Saint John 16:30, beginning, and Acts 2:22.”
Thou Knowest All ThingsWilliam Branham, July 16, 1952
“In Acts 2:22, Peter speaking on the day of Pentecost: Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, approved of God among you by signs, by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourself also know: Jesus…God approved Jesus by signs, and wonders, and miracles.”
ExperiencesWilliam Branham, July 26, 1952
“Now, in Acts, the 2nd Chapter and beginning with the 22nd verse, I want you to listen closely to the reading of His Word.”
A TestimonyWilliam Branham, June 7, 1953
“Now, in the Scriptures found over here in the Book of Acts, I want to read first, and then, found in Acts the 2nd chapter and the 22nd verse.”
Do You Now BelieveWilliam Branham, March 7, 1954
“Listen at him here in Acts the 2nd chapter, and begin with the 22nd verse.”
The IndictmentWilliam Branham, July 7, 1963
“Now, we're going to continue by reading Acts 2:22-32, (we just read It, it was yesterday, and we read It again now.”
Redemption by the Blood # 2Lee Vayle, May 9, 1976

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²³Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

2 sermons on Acts 2:23

“Let's turn to Acts 2:23.”
The Doctrine of Election and ReprobationLee Vayle, July 13, 1966
“But that He decreed who would love Him is clear in Acts 2:23”
ElectionLee Vayle, 1967

²⁴Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

4 sermons on Acts 2:24

“Acts, the 2nd chapter, about 24th verse, said: “Jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved of God among you by signs and wonders and miracles…” They couldn’t deny it.”
Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday, Today, And ForeverWilliam Branham, August 10, 1952
“Acts 2:24.”
I Will RestoreWilliam Branham, November 10, 1953
“Peter, on Acts 2:24, I believe it — 22 or 24, he said, “You men of Israel,” he said, “Jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved of God among you by signs and miracles which God did by Him in the midst of you all, which you, yourselves are witnesses…” Now, Jesus, when He was here on earth, He didn’t claim to be great.”
A Greater WitnessWilliam Branham, November 15, 1953
“BV misreads Acts 2:24; he intended to read Act 3:24]”
A Prophet like MosesLee Vayle, July 8, 1982

²⁵For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

2 sermons on Acts 2:25

“Let’s look at Acts 2:25-31.”
Spirit and LifeLee Vayle, June 10, 1987

²⁶Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

²⁷Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

4 sermons on Acts 2:27

“Well, Brother Stricker (all right, either one), you get me Acts 2:27, Acts 2:27.”
Questions And Answers On HebrewsWilliam Branham, October 2, 1957. Names it 2 times.
“God raised Jesus, way up past right hand.”
Promise of the SpiritLee Vayle, November 15, 1970
“Now remember Bro. Branham talks about Jesus going down there into Hades, “Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell,” [Acts 2:27] the body was on top of the earth in a sepulcher, or a cave of some description.”
Enforcing the ClaimLee Vayle, November 7, 1993

²⁸Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

1 sermon on Acts 2:28

²⁹Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

2 sermons on Acts 2:29

“Now with that we go to Acts 2:29-39”
Holy Spirit Ministry #2Lee Vayle, December 8, 1982
“Acts 2:29-32.”
Blood of the Cross - PreliminaryLee Vayle, April 2, 1999

³⁰Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

2 sermons on Acts 2:30

“Peter said in Acts 2:30 and 38, he said, “Repent, every one of you and be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins, for you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
I Am The Resurrection And The LifeWilliam Branham, August 10, 1952
“And then also in the book of Acts, the 2nd chapter and the 30th verse.”
A AbsoluteWilliam Branham, March 4, 1963

³¹He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

1 sermon on Acts 2:31

“Furthermore, in Acts 2:31 it says His soul consequently, according to the Word and by the will of God, was not left in hell and His body did not see corruption, both of those, which is very unusual and could not be done except that He was who He was.”
Body, Soul, Spirit and LifeLee Vayle, June 24, 1987

³²This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

15 sermons on Acts 2:32

“199 Now, I want to read now from Acts, the 2nd chapter, beginning at the 32nd verse.”
Hebrews, Chapter TwoWilliam Branham, August 25, 1957
“Then, over of course in Acts 2:32-36 you’ve got the same thing.”
Resurrection Proves Signs and the BibleLee Vayle, July 11, 1976
“Over in Acts 2:32-36, let's take a look at It.”
Presence #3Lee Vayle, May 13, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“Acts 2:32-36.”
Ephesians # 2Lee Vayle, May 17, 1981
“Acts 2:32-33.”
Hope of His Calling #7 (2481) - NLV.Lee Vayle, July 12, 1981
“Now, let's go and take a look at the Jesus that Paul is talking about, and we can do so by going first of all to the Book of Acts 2:32-36.”
Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981

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³³Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

3 sermons on Acts 2:33

“Now, let's go back to; Acts 2: 33-36 Peter is preaching;”
Corruptibility Putting on Incorruptibilty #3Lee Vayle, March 20, 1983
“And in Acts 2:33, that verse puts this outpouring squarely and solely on Jesus, according to the very scripture that they are supposed to believe, but they don’t believe.”
Baptism #2Lee Vayle, April 20, 1983

³⁴For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

2 sermons on Acts 2:34

“Peter speaking, and he said: [Acts 2: 34]”
White Throne Judgment -Lee Vayle, December 10, 1968
“And then in Acts 2:34-36 It explains, that this One that was killed, was raised up and made both Lord and Christ.”
Mechanics and DynamicsLee Vayle, September 6, 1981

³⁵Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

³⁶Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

15 sermons on Acts 2:36

“357 Acts 2:36, the…Peter said, “There’s not another name given under Heaven whereby men must be saved.””
The Revelation Of Jesus ChristWilliam Branham, December 4, 1960
“This One is both of these two, isn’t He?”
Indwelt ManLee Vayle, October 14, 1966
“He too.”
Godhead # 1Lee Vayle, January 11, 1970
“There goes two of them right there, because the two is one, which is what?”
In His Image and LikenessLee Vayle, August 30, 1970
“No way can the Father act outside the Son, and no way the Son.”
Presence #2Lee Vayle, May 9, 1981

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³⁷Now when they heard this , they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

24 sermons on Acts 2:37

“Acts the 2nd chapter, the 37th verse: And when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?””
Baptismal ServiceWilliam Branham, April 9, 1950
“Acts the 2nd chapter, begin at the 37th verse, the inauguration sermon.”
Five Definite Identifications Of The True Church Of The Living GodWilliam Branham, September 11, 1960
“In Acts 2:37-39, when they asked the question, "What does it mean and what must be done?"”
End Time Events (1666) (Tucson)Lee Vayle, December 6, 1966
“In the Book of Acts 2:37-39”
End Time Events (1766) (Mesa Az)Lee Vayle, December 11, 1966

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³⁸Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

90 sermons on Acts 2:38

“In Acts 2:38, Peter tells us that this experience was for you and to your children and to them that’s far off and even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
WitnessesWilliam Branham, March 3, 1954
“Repent every one of you,” said Peter in Acts 2:38: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost; for the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to them that’s far off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
The Hand Of The Lord Came Upon HimWilliam Branham, April 3, 1954
“Why did Jesus tell the people to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Ghost, and Peter turned around and baptized them in the Name of Jesus Christ, in Acts 2:38?””
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, May 15, 1954. Names it 3 times.
“Now, in Acts 2:38 Peter said, “Repent, every one of you, and be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.””
Acts Of The Holy SpiritWilliam Branham, December 19, 1954
“And in Acts 2:38, when Peter said, “Repent, every one of you.””
Everlasting Life And How To Receive ItWilliam Branham, December 31, 1954
“I begin… And they was referring all the time to Acts, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:49, all that.”
How The Angel Came To Me, And His CommissionWilliam Branham, January 17, 1955

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³⁹For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

5 sermons on Acts 2:39

“[Brother Branham and congregation finishing quoting Acts 2:39, in unison — Ed.] “…even as many as the Lord our God shall call.””
The Uncertain SoundWilliam Branham, December 18, 1960
“And the far off are the Gentiles, even as many as our Lord shall call, which is both Jew and Gentile, that Peter is unaware that he is literally saying this very thing.”
End Time Events (1666) (Tucson)Lee Vayle, December 6, 1966
“But he narrowed it down to one individual.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost ComesLee Vayle, August 1, 1979

⁴⁰And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

1 sermon on Acts 2:40

“And we blindly go on and waste it, untoward generation.”
The ResurrectionLee Vayle, December 9, 1968

⁴¹Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

1 sermon on Acts 2:41

“It' says, "They gladly received His Word, and were baptized: and the same day there were added…" [Acts 2:41] Added where?”
The Holy Spirit Baptism and RestorationLee Vayle, June 28, 1970

⁴²And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

4 sermons on Acts 2:42

“Acts 2:42-43.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes InLee Vayle, September 5, 1979
“Acts 2:42-43 is adding to the Church: 46-47, adding to the Church: Acts 8:9-17 adding to the Church: 26-40 adding to the Church. 9-16 they keep adding, and you get on down to 10:1-6, ~ 9-20, ~ 13:1-2 ~14:8-10 and 16:16-18.”
None Will PerishLee Vayle, December 2, 1979
“In other words, this is not really the reading, but to just give you an idea what I got in mind, I'm going to turn to the Book of Acts 2:42.”
God Speaking and Being WorshippedLee Vayle, April 3, 1983
“Let’s go to Acts 2:42.”
End Time Seed Sign #5Lee Vayle, September 26, 1993

⁴³And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

⁴⁴And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

⁴⁵And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men , as every man had need.

⁴⁶And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

⁴⁷Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

2 sermons on Acts 2:47

“And 2 Peter, I beg your pardon, Acts 2:47 is further clarified in the 1 Corinthians, the 12th chapter, and in verse 13.”
Restoration of the Bride Tree # 9Lee Vayle, January 23, 1994
“Acts 2:47.”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

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