The Holy Spirit | Story of Pentecost for Kids | Bible Heroes of Faith

Summary

This video takes viewers back 2,000 years to the moment when Peter was chosen as the foundation of the Christian Church. After Jesus ascended, Peter and 120 disciples awaited the Holy Spirit. The Spirit descended in flames, filling them with courage and the ability to speak foreign languages. Peter delivered a powerful sermon, explaining that they were not drunk, but fulfilling a prophecy. He urged repentance and baptism, and 3,000 people became followers of Jesus. The video ends by emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in empowering believers today to follow Jesus, with a promise of more stories to come.

Takeaways

• ⏳ Peter was chosen to be the foundation of the church by Jesus.
• 🙏 The disciples gathered and waited for the Holy Spirit to be sent from heaven.
• 🔥 Flames appeared, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, but they were not dangerous.
• 💡 The Holy Spirit, representing Jesus' spirit, gave the disciples the strength and wisdom they needed.
• 🛤️ The disciples finally understood that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
• 🌍 The disciples miraculously spoke in the languages of foreigners to spread the gospel.
• 🍷 Some people thought the disciples were drunk, but Peter clarified that they were filled with the Holy Spirit.
• 📖 Peter referenced the prophet Joel, who foretold the coming of the Holy Spirit in the last days.
• 🕊️ Peter called for repentance, baptism, and the reception of the Holy Spirit.
• 🌊 3,000 people were baptized and began following Jesus on that same day, marking the church's growth.

Q & A

What significant task did Peter receive from Jesus?

Peter was chosen by Jesus to be the rock on which the church would be built.

Why did Peter initially lack courage for his task?

Peter lacked the courage to carry out the task because he had not yet received the Holy Spirit, which would empower him.

How many disciples gathered together while waiting for the Holy Spirit?

A total of 120 disciples gathered together, waiting for the Holy Spirit to be sent from heaven.

What visible sign accompanied the arrival of the Holy Spirit?

Flames appeared above the disciples, symbolizing the presence of the Holy Spirit, but these flames were not dangerous.

What ability did the disciples gain after receiving the Holy Spirit?

The disciples were able to speak in the languages of all the foreigners around them, allowing them to spread the gospel.

How did the crowd initially react to the disciples speaking in different languages?

Some people in the crowd thought the disciples were drunk, as they couldn't explain how they were speaking in multiple languages.

How did Peter respond to accusations that the disciples were drunk?

Peter explained that they were not drunk but fulfilling the prophecy from the prophet Joel about God's Spirit being poured out on all flesh.

What was Peter's message to the people about Jesus?

Peter declared that God had made the same Jesus, whom they had crucified, both Lord and Christ.

What did Peter say people should do in response to his message?

Peter told the people to change their hearts, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and they would receive the Holy Spirit.

How many people were baptized and began following Jesus after Peter's sermon?

Three thousand people were baptized and became followers of Jesus on that day.