The effects of the holyspirit on the early disciples - JSS3 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note

The presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the early disciples was so significant that it was impossible for people to deny the power of God. The followings were so glaring that generations after the disciples are still referring to them as points of reference.

The disciples were empowered to speak in new tongues. This had never happened before, so people were amazed and critical about it.

The apostles became so bold in defending the gospel even to the point of death.

Signs and miracles began to follow them. The healing of the lame man at the beautiful gate was the first demonstration of the power of God by the apostles.

Death and authority could no longer scare them. The trial and death of Stephen was a major confirmation of this. Stephen was one of the seven deacons that were ordained by the apostles to take care of the sharing of foods and other items among the believers. He was full of power and wisdom of God and he performed many miracles. He was summoned before the high priest and was condemned to death. He was stoned to death, yet he prayed for his accusers.

The Holy Spirit enabled the disciples to continue in faith and their service to God in the midst of stiff opposition and severe persecution. This religion (Christianity) would have died if not for the backing of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit empowered them with different spiritual gifts to enable to carry on with the divine assignment.

The Holy Spirit increased them in number. People began to give their lives to Jesus and became members of the church.

Holy Spirit made provision for them. And there was love, peace and unity among them.