Julie
This is where they are baptized in the Holy Spirit. I still really don't understand even this discussion of them speaking in tongues but understanding each other. Is speaking in tongues the fact that they all speak a different language but can understand, or is it a language that is spoken between the speaker and God? I kind of feel like most denominations gloss over this part and I would assume because they are not sure what to make of it either.
He is asking God to teach him his path and show him how to follow God.
Michelle
My understanding of them speaking in tongues is that they are speaking in languages not their own. If I recall correctly, when the people were split early on by God, they were scattered, and their languages changed. So, when the Holy spirit falls on them, they begin to speak and understand as they did in ancient times. I am not certain this is correct, but that is what I am getting from it. Other things that stand out to me in this reading are that now it is Peter who seems to lead the disciples and addresses the people. He shares what God has said about these times. He speaks of words from David and how he was a prophet from God and how his words are relevant for the time. At the end it speaks about how many were baptized and added to the believers' numbers and that they took care of each other and continued to add to God's people daily.
David seems to be praying to God to show him the path he should be on and to guard his life. He seems to be asking telling God that he will follow him and praise him forever.
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