[:en]SCRIPTURE: ACTS 2
“Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 1:36)
“Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 3-2:38)
THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES AT PENTECOST (vs. 1-13)
The Pentecost, the day appointed for the birthday of the church (Lev. 23:15-21) had come. The Holy Spirit came from heaven and filed the believers and they began to speak in other tongues.
PETER ADDRESSES THE CROWD (vs. 14-41)
The Holy Spirit gave Peter the insight to address the crowd His Word. Many believed and were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day.
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS (vs. 42-47)
The believers listened to the preaching of the apostles. They had fellowship of prayer and breaking of bread. The apostles performed many wonders and miraculous signs. All came together sharing their possessions and praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.
SUMMARY:
The word “Pentecost” means “fiftieth”. The Feast of Pentecost took place 15 days after the Feast of Firstfruits. Firstfruit is a picture of Christ’s resurrection. Passover is a picture of Christ’s death. And Pentecost pictures the coming of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13).
The Holy Spirit descended from heaven and filled the believers with the power for witnessing. They spoke in tongues praising God. They had wonderful fellowship together with glad and sincere hearts.[:]