02: Coming of the Holy Spirit: The Beginning of the Church (Acts 2)
When the promised Holy Spirit came upon them with visible and noticeable signs, they proclaimed the mighty works of God to people from many nations in their own languages. While everyone was amazed, Peter stood up and explained that this was the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy. According to the prophecy, God would provide salvation through the name of the Lord. This Lord is Jesus Christ. π Read Acts 2:1–47 Q1. The Holy Spirit came upon them in visible and noticeable ways (vv. 2–4), and the people were astonished by what they saw and heard (vv. 6–13). Peter then explained what had happened. Find the expressions that describe the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Answers π • A sound like a mighty rushing wind • Divided tongues as of fire • Speaking in other tongues As the Holy Spirit came upon them, they began to speak in other tongues. They were amazed to hear God's mighty works proclaimed in their own languages. They were Jews and converts from 15 regions and peop...