S  – Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹ For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call

Acts 2:38–39 CSB

A – The gift of the Holy Spirit is God’s promise (cf. 1:5, 8; 2:33) to those who turn to the Lord, including Jews and their descendants and those who are far off, that is, Gentiles (cf. Eph. 2:13, 17, 19). Acts 2:38–39 put together the human side of salvation (“repent”) and the divine side (call means “to elect”; cf. Rom. 8:28–30).

“Acts,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures,

O – Peter gives the salvation message for the first time.  He puts Jesus central to that decision.  Repent in Jesus’ name, be baptized in Jesus’ name – do these in Jesus’ name and your sins will be forgiven.  The message hasn’t changed in over 2,000 years. We all get the gift of the Holy Spirit.

R – Heavenly Father, thank you for the life and death of Jesus.  We are grateful for the gift of salvation and your Holy Spirit.  We choose to align with you and your word today.  Your love for us never gets old.