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Further Thought: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost revealed a crucial truth about what happened in heaven and about how God the Father accepted Christ’s sacrifice for the sins of the world.
Read more at the source: Friday: Further Thought – Pentecost
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Peter’s hearers were cut to the heart by his words. Some of them might have been among those who asked for Jesus’ crucifixion a few weeks before ( Luke 23:13-25 ) . But now, persuaded that Jesus of Nazareth was indeed God’s appointed Messiah, they cried out in sorrow: “What shall we do?” ( Acts 2:37 ) . Read Acts 2:38 .
Read more at the source: Thursday: The Firstfruits
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My apologies that the hymns are late for this week. Sunday – The Holy Spirit descended to the brand new church and so we ask for that now: Hymn 269, “Come, Holy Spirit” and Hymn 268, “Holy Spirit, Light Divine” . Monday – Hymn 250, “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” and Hymn 81, “Though I Speak With Tongues” . Tuesday Peter’s sermon brings out the wonderful story of the resurrection of Jesus: Hymn 526, “Because He Lives” . On Wednesday, there are two hymns that remind us that Jesus is exalted: Hymn 166, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” , Hymn 230, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor Forgiveness is shown on Thursday in Hymn 299, “Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”
Read more at the source: 2: Pentecost – Singing with Inspiration
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The charge of drunkenness gave Peter the opportunity to explain what was happening. In his speech, the apostle first pointed to Scripture ( Acts 2:16-21 ) , describing the outpouring of the Spirit as the fulfillment of prophecy.
Read more at the source: Tuesday: Peter’s Sermon
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Pentecost. Let’s start with a puzzle. How is the word, “Pentecost,” related to the number, 50, and the term, “Feast of Weeks”? How did the observance of Pentecost change from a Jewish festival to an exuberant celebration of the Christian church? What thrilling event took place on the first observation of Pentecost by Christians
Read more at the source: 2: Pentecost – Discussion Starters
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