God, The SpiritThe Birth of the Church

1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

The Spirit Appears vss. 1-11

In a Violent Wind

2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

In Tongues of Fire

3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

In Foreign Languages

4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Inquisitive12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"

A Couple of Responses vss. 12-13

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Cynical13Some, however,

made fun of them & said, "They have had too much wine]"

A Couple of Responses vss. 12-13

14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd:

Speaks Through Peter vss. 14-22

Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Speaks Through Peter vss. 14-22

17" 'In the last days, God says … 22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth …

Speaks Through Peter vss. 14-22

37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"

The Church is Born vss. 37-40

38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The Church is Born vss. 37-40

41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

The Church is Born vss. 37-40

He Appears in Power

He Demands a Response

He Speaks through People

He Cuts to the Heart