The Power of Pentecost The word Pentecost means

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The Power of Pentecost The word “Pentecost” means fifty. The feast was so named

The Power of Pentecost The word “Pentecost” means fifty. The feast was so named because it was celebrated fifty days after Passover. “‘ 16 Count off fifty days up to the day after the seventh Sabbath, and then present an offering of new grain to the LORD. Leviticus 23: 16

The Power of Pentecost 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they 2 Suddenly

The Power of Pentecost 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they 2 Suddenly were all together in one place. a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2: 1 -2

The Power of Pentecost 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire

The Power of Pentecost 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2: 3 -4

The Power of Pentecost 1. Filled with Power 4 All of them were filled

The Power of Pentecost 1. Filled with Power 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2: 4

The Power of Pentecost I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will

The Power of Pentecost I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to 25

The Power of Pentecost Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your

The Power of Pentecost Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: John 16: 7 -8 7

The Power of Pentecost And I will ask the Father, and he will give

The Power of Pentecost And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. John 14: 16 -17 16

The Power of Pentecost We know that we live in him and he in

The Power of Pentecost We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit… 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4: 13 -16 13

The Power of Pentecost "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today,

The Power of Pentecost "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody would know the difference. " A. W. Tozer

The Power of Pentecost 1. Filled with Power. 2. Filled with Passion.

The Power of Pentecost 1. Filled with Power. 2. Filled with Passion.

The Power of Pentecost When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in

The Power of Pentecost When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? Acts 2: 6 -8 6

The Power of Pentecost Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this

The Power of Pentecost Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean? " 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine. " Acts 2: 12 -13 12

The Power of Pentecost Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice

The Power of Pentecost Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! Acts 2: 14 -15 14

The Power of Pentecost No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

The Power of Pentecost No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 "'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 16

The Power of Pentecost "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was

The Power of Pentecost "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead… Acts 2: 2222

The Power of Pentecost Then they called them in again and commanded them not

The Power of Pentecost Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. 20 For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. " Acts 4: 18 -20 18

The Power of Pentecost He had been instructed in the way of the Lord,

The Power of Pentecost He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, Acts 18: 25 25

The Power of Pentecost 1. Filled with Power. 2. Filled with Passion. 3. Filled

The Power of Pentecost 1. Filled with Power. 2. Filled with Passion. 3. Filled with Purpose.

The Power of Pentecost "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has

The Power of Pentecost "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. " 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do? " Acts 2: 36 -37 36

The Power of Pentecost Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you,

The Power of Pentecost Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call. " Acts 2: 3841 38

The Power of Pentecost With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded

The Power of Pentecost With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation. " 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2: 40 -41 40

The Power of Pentecost 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The

The Power of Pentecost 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. ” Luke 24: 46 -48

The Power of Pentecost This is George Floyd holding the Bible in his hand

The Power of Pentecost This is George Floyd holding the Bible in his hand (with his name on it)

The Power of Pentecost 49 I am going to send you what my Father

The Power of Pentecost 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. ” Luke 24: 49

The Power of Pentecost

The Power of Pentecost