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PENTECOST

The beginning of the Church
Acts 2

3 TERMS THAT DESCRIBE PENTECOST

Term # 1 Holy Spirit – The Holy Spirit came to dwell in believers at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)

1. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit did not permanently dwell within believers
(I Samuel 16:13-14)
2. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit
(Luke 29:49; John 16:7; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8)
3. The moment we trusted in Jesus we were baptized in the Holy Spirit

(I Corinthians 12:13)
4. The Holy Spirit permanently dwells within believers today (I Corinthians 6:19; Romans 8:9-11; Ephesians 1:13-14)
5. We are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18)

Term # 2 Tongues – The Holy Spirit helped the Apostles proclaim the gospel in languages they never knew (Act2:4-13)

Term # 3 Church – The Church began at Pentecost (Acts 2:14-47)

Questions for Pentecost Message

1. What is something that you are waiting for (or something you waited for in the past)?

2. When does one become “baptized” in the Holy Spirit?

3. What is the difference between being “baptized” in the Holy Spirit and being “filled” with the Holy Spirit?

4. What is spiritual breathing? (Exhale - Confess and repent of sin, Inhale - Ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit)

5. What will we see happen in our lives when we are filled with the Holy Spirit? Look up the following verses to see what God says.
a. Acts 1:8
b. Romans 8:5
c. I Corinthians 2:15-16
d. 2 Corinthians 3:18
e. Galatians 5:22-23
f. 2 Timothy 1:7

6. How would you define the church?