Kim May, Sr. Pastor October 27, 2013

Acts Series, Week #4 “Spirit Baptism” Acts 2:1-13

“…all joined together constantly in prayer” (Acts 1:14)

Pentecost Law received by Moses

Pentecost Law received by Moses Spirit received by Disciples

Wind and fire both symbolize the presence of God in scripture.

Ezekiel - Wind

Wind and fire both symbolize the presence of God in scripture. Ezekiel – Wind Moses – Fire

Divine wind infuses newness of life.

Divine fire unleashes power of God.

The primary purpose of Spirit baptism was not wind, nor fire, nor tongues. The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit was to catalyze witnesses for Jesus.

Tongues was simply the medium God chose to bring many to Christ.

Heard = EKOVON = Echo

Two Responses

“What does this mean?”

Two Responses “What does this mean?” “They have had too much wine.”

Two Responses Searching “What does this mean?” Criticizing “They have had too much wine.”

God offends the mind to reveal the heart.

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)

“Why have you come down here? And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the desert? I know how conceited you are and how wicked your heart is.” (1 Samuel 17:28)