Explain the coming of the Holy Spirit on the da... - JSS3 Christian Religious Studies The coming of the holy spirit Question

Explain the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost as it occurred in stages.

1. The Disciples Gathered Together:

• Unity in Prayer: The disciples and other believers, about 120 people in total, were gathered together in one place, praying and waiting as Jesus had instructed them (Acts 1:15, Acts 2:1).

2. Sound of a Mighty Wind:

• Sudden Sound: Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the blowing of a mighty wind. This sound filled the whole house where they were sitting (Acts 2:2).

• Sign of God’s Power: The sound symbolized the powerful presence of God.

3. Tongues of Fire:

• Visible Sign: They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them (Acts 2:3).

• Purification and Empowerment: The fire symbolized purification and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

4. Filling with the Holy Spirit:

• Filled with the Spirit: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit. This was a fulfillment of Jesus' promise (Acts 2:4).

• Transformation: They were transformed by the Holy Spirit, receiving new boldness and power.

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