“Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.”
For Moses said, 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. — Peter cites Deuteronomy 18:15-19, establishing a connection between the promised prophet (the messianic prophet like Moses) and Jesus. The prophet's status (hōs eme, like me) places him in continuity with Moses, the supreme lawgiver and covenant mediator. Listening to this prophet (akouō pas hosa lalēō, hear everything he says) is covenantal obedience and fundamental to salvation.
Church Fathers on Acts 3:21
So shall the times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19 This betokens them in a sad state, brought low by many wars. For it is to the case of one on fire, and craving comfort, that the expression applies. And see now how he advances. In his first sermon, he but slightly hinted at the resurrection, and Christ's sitting in heaven; but here he also speaks of His visible advent. And He shall send Jesus the Christ ordained (for you), Whom the heaven must…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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