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Read Acts 2: 1-6.
Why were the original followers of Jesus waiting together in Jerusalem? (Hint: see Acts 1: 4-5)
Why were there so many other Jews in Jerusalem at the same time?
Why was the crowd “bewildered” as described in verse 6?
Pastor Mick talked about the “special effects” of the Holy Spirit. What did he mean by that? What were the two primary “special effects”? How did these “special effects” affect the people?
In what ways is the Holy Spirt like wind? In what ways is the Holy Spirit like fire?
Pastor Mick mentioned that technology, pictures and music can be modern versions of“flaming tongues.” What did he mean by that? How can those things help people to better hear and understand the gospel? What other “flaming tongues” can you use to help people better understand the gospel?
How can you “fan the flame” of faith in your own life and in the lives of others?
Prayer for the Week: God, we love you so much and we want to be your Pentecost people. Send the wind of your Holy Spirit to blow powerfully in this place and set our hearts on fire for you. Grant us the wisdom to discern where you are leading us and give us the courage to follow you there. Speak to our hearts in ways we can understand and help us to share the Good News with others in ways they can understand. Help us to fan the flames of faith of every person who is part of this church: our children, our youth, our families, our empty nesters, our retirees, our widows and widowers, and our homebound and shut-ins. Whatever our station in life, Lord, draw us closer to you and use us in ways that help others to do the same. Transform each of us more and more into Christ’s likeness. Help each and every one of us be fully submitted and committed disciples of Jesus, going out into the world to make new disciples and transform the world, that we might be a blessing to all peoples of the earth. We pray this in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to your great glory Almighty God, now and forever. Amen.