The Power of the Holy Spirit

Acts 1 & 2

May 31, 2009 – Pentecost Sunday

 

Pentecost: from the Greek word meaning “fiftieth day,” it was the Jewish feast that occurred 50 days after Passover. Also called Shavuot or the Feast of Weeks.

 

2 Jews for Jesus articles on Pentecost/Shavuot:

http://tinyurl.com/n3wrr4

http://tinyurl.com/nveer7

 

Today’s key passages:

Acts 1:1-9

Acts 2:1-4

Acts 2:36-39

 

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

 

Yes, I want to know the Holy Spirit better. Right now, I’m deciding to (check any & all that apply):

Pray. Ask God to reveal more of His Spirit’s work in me.

 

Read about Him in a concordance or at the following Bible Gateway search: http://tinyurl.com/m7kqmj

 

Ask a mature Christian, who knows the Holy Spirit’s work in his/her life, for help in discerning the Spirit’s work in your life.

 

Be more willing to share my faith with others.

 

Attend our “Sharing Your Faith Naturally” class starting on June 7 at 6pm, here at the church.