God Sends the Holy Spirit

Summary

This video recounts the story of the Apostles receiving the Holy Spirit after Jesus ascended to heaven. While gathered in Jerusalem, a mighty wind and flames appeared, filling them with the Holy Spirit, allowing them to speak in various languages. Jews from different nations were amazed, while some doubted. Peter addressed the crowd, explaining the miracle and sharing the message of Jesus' resurrection. His powerful words led 3,000 people to repent, be baptized, and join the church. The believers then lived in unity, sharing everything, worshiping together, and helping those in need, as God continued to grow their community.

Takeaways

• 🌟 The Apostles followed Jesus during his time on earth and were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until God sent the promised gift.
• 🌬️ After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Apostles and other believers stayed in Jerusalem.
• 🔥 One day, a sound like a mighty windstorm came from heaven, and flames appeared, settling on each believer, filling them with the Holy Spirit.
• 🗣️ The Holy Spirit gave the believers the ability to speak in other languages, which amazed the devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem.
• 🤔 The crowd was shocked and wondered how the Galileans could speak in their native languages about God's wonderful works.
• 😕 Some people in the crowd did not believe it was a miracle and thought the believers were acting oddly.
• 📢 Peter addressed the crowd, explaining that the phenomenon was from God and reminding them of God's ancient promise.
• ✝️ Peter preached about Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension to heaven, and how the Holy Spirit was given as promised.
• 🙏 Peter urged the people to repent, turn to God, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness, and receive the Holy Spirit.
• 💧 About 3,000 people believed Peter's message, were baptized, and added to the church that day, continually engaging in fellowship, sharing meals, and praying together.

Q & A

What did Jesus instruct the Apostles to do before he ascended to heaven?

Jesus instructed the Apostles to stay in Jerusalem until God sent the gift he had promised.

What significant event occurred when the Apostles were gathered together in Jerusalem?

There was a sound like a mighty windstorm, and flames appeared and settled on each of the Apostles, filling them with the Holy Spirit.

How did the Holy Spirit empower the Apostles after this event?

The Holy Spirit gave the Apostles the ability to speak in other languages, allowing them to speak about the wonderful things God had done.

What was the reaction of the devout Jews from various nations when they heard the Apostles speaking in their own languages?

They were shocked and amazed, wondering how the Apostles, who were from Galilee, could speak in their native languages.

What was the skeptical view of some in the crowd regarding the Apostles' ability to speak in different languages?

Some in the crowd did not believe it was a miracle and thought the Apostles were just acting oddly.

How did Peter respond to the crowd's reaction and what did he tell them?

Peter stepped forward and explained that what was happening was from God, reminding them of the prophecy and telling them about Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and the fulfillment of God's promise.

What did Peter tell the crowd they needed to do in response to his message?

Peter told the crowd that they needed to repent of their sins, turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

How many people were baptized and added to the church as a result of Peter's preaching?

As a result of Peter's preaching, 3,000 people were baptized and added to the church.

What practices did the believers engage in after they were baptized and joined the church?

The believers listened to the Apostles' teaching, practiced what they were taught, met together in fellowship, shared meals, prayed together, and worshipped at the temple every day.

How did the believers support each other and those in need?

The believers met together in one place and shared everything they had, helping those in need and sharing their meals with great joy.

What was the overall atmosphere among the believers as described in the script?

The overall atmosphere was one of joy, mutual support, and praise to God, with the believers enjoying each other's company and God adding to their fellowship daily.