Question on: JSS3 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) - The coming of the holy spirit

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

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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.