1. The Acts of the Apostles
Hear These Words
Acts 2
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

2. Acts 2: Pentecost 50 days after the Passover (death of Jesus)
Always first day of the week, Leviticus 23:15-16
On this particular Pentecost:
Apostles are baptized with the Holy Spirit – cf. John 12-13; Acts 1:5
Empowered to be infallible eyewitnesses
Christ’s commission to preach gospel began
The church of Christ is established

3. Holy Spirit Baptism, 2:1-4 (1:8) Heaven’s Power to Speak
Three manifestations, Acts 2:2-3
Sound: Like a rushing wind
Sight: Divided tongues on each man
Language: Spoke at the Spirit’s direction

4. Holy Spirit Baptism, Acts 2:1-4 Heaven’s Power to Speak
The reaction, Acts 2:5-13
Drew a crowd, 2:5-6
Needed to hear the gospel (1:8)
Amazed, confused, wondering, 2:6-12
Hearts prepared to listen
Accused of drunkenness, 2:13
Some always pervert the evidence for truth and accuse the righteous

5. Holy Spirit Baptism, Acts 2:1-4 Heaven’s Power to Speak
Inspired explanation of this event, Acts 2:14-21
Fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy, 2:16; Joel 2:28-32
Divine presence and message, 2:17-18
Divine confirmation and judgment, 2:19-20
Divine offer of salvation, 2:21