Alive-O 5 Term 3: Lesson 6 Gifted with the Spirit

The Day of Pentecost Like Peter, the other apostles and followers of Jesus also felt lost when he went back to the Father. They thought they were on their own now.

Together with Mary and some of the women, they stayed in a room and locked the door.

While they were there, wondering what to do next, they suddenly heard a sound, like a powerful wind, filling the room.

At first they were terrified At first they were terrified. Then they saw what looked like a fire, separating out into flames, which came to rest on the head of each of them.

But, strangely, they began to lose their fear But, strangely, they began to lose their fear. They became strong and courageous and confident. They were filled with the Holy Spirit.

They stood up straight, full of courage and full of joy They stood up straight, full of courage and full of joy. They unlocked the door of the room and went out into the streets. They spoke loudly, in confident voices, telling the people about Jesus, whom they called ‘Lord’.

Then Peter said, ‘People of Jerusalem, listen carefully Then Peter said, ‘People of Jerusalem, listen carefully. We are followers of Jesus Christ. We have received the Holy Spirit, as he promised. We were afraid. We hid away.

But now the Holy Spirit gives us courage and strength But now the Holy Spirit gives us courage and strength. And so we say to you, turn away from sin, leave the old ways behind; come and be baptised.’

That day about three thousand people were baptised and became followers of Jesus.

Bible Search Acts 1:12-26 Acts 2:1-17