LESSON



LESSON 10MAY 7, 2023SUBJECT: The Day of PentecostDEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 16:1-11BACKGROUND: Acts 2:1-41LESSON: Acts 2:1-8, 14-24, 37-40MEMORY VERSE: The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call. Acts 2:39 NIVLESSON AIM: To recognize the importance of the Day of Pentecost and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. THE PRESENCE OF THE SPIRIT: ACTS 2:1-4Where did Jesus command His disciples to wait after His ascension? Why? Acts 1:4-5What did the disciples and followers do in preparation for the promise of the Holy Spirit? What should this teach us? Luke 24:52-53; Acts 1:14a; 2:1Luke 24:52a - Acts 1:14a - Luke 24:52b - Acts 2:1 - Luke 24:53 - What does the Greek word “Pentecost” mean?Use a Bible Dictionary to research the Feast of the Pentecost. [Pentecost was one of the three annual Jewish festivals. It occurred fifty days after the Sabbath of the Passover. (Leviticus 23:16-17). This festival celebrated the end of the barley harvest and beginning of the wheat harvest. The purpose of Pentecost was to inspire joy and thanksgiving over the bountiful harvest.] By what other name is the Pentecost Feast known? Deuteronomy 16:9-10On what day did the Holy Spirit come on the church? On what day of the week? (This day is recognized as the birth of the church.) Acts 2:1, 4aWhat signs accompanied the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost? Acts 2:2-3v. 2v. 3What did the followers of Jesus do to indicate they were filled with the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:4II. THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT: ACTS 2:5-8On the Day of Pentecost the disciples received two distinct ministries of the Holy Spirit: (1) Spirit baptism as promised in Acts 1:4-5 and (2) Spirit filling (Acts 2:4). Spirit baptism is a one-time event, but Spirit filling occurs continually in the life of a Christian. “One baptism, many fillings.” Spirit baptism brings us into the family of God. Spirit filling keeps us in God’s family. What are some of the signs that show one is baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit?Acts 1:8Ephesians 2:18Galatians 5:22-25Who had gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost? Acts 2:5What amazed the people gathered at the feast of Pentecost? Acts 2:6-8Were the tongues spoken known or unknown tongues? Acts 2:6, 8, 11How did the tongues spoken on the Day of Pentecost differ from those Paul talked about to the Corinthians? 1 Corinthians 14:5-9III. THE PEOPLE WHO WITNESSED THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT: ACTS 2:9-13What was the composition of the crowd that witnessed the power of the Spirit? How many nations were represented? Acts 2:9-11aWhat did the people hear from those who spoke in the power of the Spirit? Acts 2:11bWhat were the two responses of the witnesses to the manifestations of the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:12-13v. 12v. 13IV. THE POWERFUL PREACHING THROUGH THE SPIRIT: ACTS 2:14-41Who preached the first sermon on the Day of Pentecost, the birth of the church? Acts 2:14aWhat did Peter do to get the attention of the crowd? Acts 2:14bHow did Peter address his audience? Act 2:14cWhat did Peter dispel as soon as he received the attention of the crowd? Acts 2:14d-15What Old Testament Scripture did Peter use for his sermon introduction? Acts 2:16What prophecy had been promised by the prophet Joel that was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost and future days to come? Acts 2:17-18What did Joel prophesy would happen? When would these things occur? Acts 2:19-20v. 19v. 20abv. 20cWho may receive salvation? Acts 2:21What were the major highlights of Peter’s sermon? Are they still relevant for today? Acts 2:22-24, 36v. 22v. 23v. 24v. 36What was the response of many of the people who heard Peter’s sermon? Acts 2:37What did Peter tell the people they had to do? Acts 2:38aWhat was promised to those who believed? Acts 2:38b-39What was Peter’s warning and plea to the people on the Day of Pentecost? Acts 2:40How many people were baptized and converted to Christianity on the Day of Pentecost? Acts 2:41 ................
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