Once the Holy Spirit came, Peter was filled and spoke a powerful message. He starts by refuting the accusations the disciples were drunk at nine o’clock in the morning and continues by quoting from the prophet Joel, where God declared that he would pour out his Spirit on his people. Peter then speaks about Jesus.Continue reading “Pentecost Part 4”
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Pentecost Part 2
As we continue our review of Pentecost, today we discuss what occurred when the Holy Spirit arrived. First, there was a loud sound. Luke describes it as the sound of a violent wind. Think of it as the roaring sound of a hurricane or tornado. However, he does not say there was actual wind. Second,Continue reading “Pentecost Part 2”
Pentecost Part 1
What is Pentecost? Today we will discuss the timing and meaning of Pentecost. Over the next few days, we will discuss what occurred on Pentecost that fulfilled a promise Jesus made to His apostles. First, the definition of Pentecost is the fiftieth part, which becomes fifty days. Pentecost occurs fifty days after Passover. It isContinue reading “Pentecost Part 1”
Trust in Baptism
Do you remember your baptism? Have you been baptized more than once? Have you felt the presence of the Holy Spirit? Have you felt a strange warming in your heart? Have you been baptized by fire? Do you want to be baptized by fire? Baptism can be a tricky subject among Christians. Some believe inContinue reading “Trust in Baptism”
Celebrate Pentecost
How often do you have family gatherings? Do you have family reunions? Do you have smaller and larger family get togethers? What determines when you come together and who is part of it? Are the gatherings special? Do you cherish them, more so as you get older? Family gatherings can be great. They provide usContinue reading “Celebrate Pentecost”
Be Enlightened
Have you ever been amazed, totally astounded by something you couldn’t believe you had just seen it with your own eyes? Do you remember that feeling of amazement? How did you react? Were you overfilled with joy? Were you scared to death? Were you frozen in place? Though it is not common, we can beContinue reading “Be Enlightened”
New Life Given
What do you know of the Holy Spirit? Do you know that God has sent his Spirit to live within us? Do you know that God promised his Spirit would live in us long ago? Does it help you to know that God has delivered on his promise? Do you communicate with the Holy Spirit?Continue reading “New Life Given”
Marty Pressey 