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It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky.

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Page 1: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying

happily through the sky.

Page 2: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

HOWEVER…

Page 3: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

Jesus’ friends and helpers were in a small, stuffy room

in Jerusalem.

Page 4: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

The shutters were closed,

Page 5: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

And the doors?

They were locked as well.

Page 6: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

“Wait for me in Jerusalem, I will

send you a special present. God’s

power is going to come into you,

God’s Holy Spirit is coming.”, Jesus told them. That is why they were waiting

in the room.

Page 7: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

In reality, they were only being frightened and hiding. It’s on their fault, their best friend left, important people and leaders were looking for

them, and they were given a task that they didn’t know how to do!

Page 8: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

So now they were praying and reminiscing about how, from the

beginning, God had been planning his secret rescue plan.

Page 9: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

AND, SUDDENLY!

Page 10: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

A very strong wind came into the room!

Through the walls, and rustling the straw on

the floor!

Page 11: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

And then!On everyone’s head, shining in the dark, there was a flame! However, it didn’t hurt nor burn.

Page 12: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

And inside of them, in their hearts, they felt an odd, foreign

warmth. As if all the coldness and hate were slowly melting away.

Like the cracks in their hearts, all that was broken, were mending

back together.

Page 13: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

Like God was giving them brand new hearts.

Page 14: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

Hearts that could work properly.

Page 15: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

They didn’t know how it happened, however they do know that God’s power has struck their

hearts ablaze.

Page 16: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

Jesus was coming to live inside them! They

had watched Jesus leave, but now, he was

closer than ever before! INSIDE their hearts!

Page 17: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

And this time, nothing in the world could EVER tear them apart! Jesus would forever and always be

beside them,WITH them.

CARING for them.Loving away the poison and

hatred in their hearts.

Page 18: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

They then opened the shutters immediately, and sunlight filled the

once dark room, like love had flooded their hearts.

Page 19: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

The room was now filled with happy and cheerful sounds and noises. Thumping was heard, because of dancing feet. Singing and

laughing were heard as well.

Page 20: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

They unlocked the door and ran out into the

streets, like they have never been afraid.

Page 21: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

Peter then cried to the crowd loudly, “Jesus had died for you! All

because he loves you! But, God made him live once more, he has

saved you!”

Page 22: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

Bystanders, passerby and the already formed crowed were all listening, and processing what

Peter had just told them. Peter’s words touched their hearts, it felt

amazing. Like when a prince meets his princess, or when a

mother hears her baby’s cry. Or seeing a family member wake up

from a coma.

Page 23: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

Stop running away from God! Instead, run to him instead! So that

he can love you, and make you free!”, Peter cried to the crowd.

Then Peter told the crowd about the wonderful story of God’s love and

care for everyone.

Page 24: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

GOD IS….

NEVER giving up.NEVER stopping.UNBREAKING love.

Page 25: It was a beautiful, sunny day. The sun was shining, the light reflected off the clouds, the birds were flying happily through the sky

However, one man at the corner of everything, was glaring at the sight, despising it. “I will put an end to this…”, Saul hissed.

Unfortunately for him, no one could ever wreck. God’s plan. No one and nothing ever would.