In Acts 2, who is Peter addressing and what question do they ask?
In Acts chapter 2, Peter addresses the covenant nation of Israel. From a national standpoint, they respond by asking what they, the nation, must do. This contrasts with Gentiles, who are dealt with as individuals and must ask what they personally must do to be saved.
Les explains that when Peter is preaching in Acts chapter 2, he is dealing with the covenant nation of Israel. From the national standpoint, the covenant nation asks, "What must we, the nation, do?" By contrast, God does not deal with Gentiles on covenants; He deals with Gentiles as individuals. Every individual must ask the same question, "What must I do to be saved?" Les also directs listeners to compare this with Acts 16, keeping their hand in Acts 16 while coming back to Acts chapter 2, noting that this is not gobbledygook and not magic.
More Questions
What Jewish feast was taking place when Peter preached in Acts 2?
In Acts 2, the setting is the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, a feast day when Jews from all over the then-known world had gathered in Jerusalem.
How did Peter explain the speaking in tongues at Pentecost in Acts 2?
Peter, in Acts chapter 2, identified the speaking in tongues on the day of Pentecost as the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy, saying 'this is that which was spoken of Joel the prophet.'