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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 13:20-37

Paul's Message - Part 2. Through A Series of Rulers God Has Raised Up Great David's Greater Son Who Died and Was Raised Again (13:20-37).

In this section of his speech the emphasis is on God' provision of deliverers, leading up eventually to his ideal king, who is the pattern of the One Who has now come. As in the first section in the midst of the progress there is a quiet hint of the people's failure. They asked for a king, He gave them one. But when he finally proved unsuitable He removed him.

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