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Filled with the Holy Spirit

Date: Feb. 3, 2019

Passage

Acts 2:1-13 (ESV)

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”

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Key Verse: 2:11b

both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.”

1. They all joined together in prayer (1-7)

The day of Pentecost was held fifty days after the Passover; it was a time to celebrate the first fruits of the harvest (Numbers 28:26). It was about 10 days after Jesus ascended and the believers were all in one place, very likely in prayer and repentance, obediently waiting for Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit. Suddenly, there was a sound like a violent wind, tongues of fire came to rest on each of them and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. This marked the beginning of the Christian church. The Holy Spirit enabled them to speak in tongues, and would give them the power, love, joy, wisdom and courage to boldly preach the gospel to the ends of the earth.

2. Declaring the wonders of God (8-13)

Jews from every nation were in Jerusalem because of Pentecost. In a sense, they represented every nation of the world. When they came together and were amazed to find these believers, many of whom were Galileans and not natural linguists, praising God in their own native language. Some dismissed them as being drunk but others were amazed and perplexed at hearing them declare the wonders of God in their own tongues! The Holy Spirit had come to give the gospel to all people of every nation.

Prayer: Prayer: Lord, please continue to fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we may declare your gospel to all nations.

One Word: Pray for the Holy Spirit

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