1. The Promise of the Holy Spirit Aim: To consider reasons why God sent the Holy Spirit to all believers 27 th April 2012

2. What’s the difference?

3. “And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” (Ezekiel 36:27) “When they arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met Saul; the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he joined in their prophesying.” (1 Sam 10:10)

4. Prophecy made by Joel – 500 years before Jesus came "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. (Joel 2:28-29) Question 1.Who was the Holy Spirit for? 2.What would be the effects of the Holy Spirit be on people?

5. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to his disciples John 16:7 “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counsellor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” Acts 1 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes and you will be my witnesses” Questions 3. What was the benefit of Jesus leaving his disciples? 4. What would the Holy Spirit do for the disciples?

6. John 20:22 “And with that Jesus breathed on them (the disciples) and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.”

7. Before Jesus went back to heaven he said to his followers: You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes and you will be my witnesses

8. On the day of Pentecost the followers of Jesus were all together in one place

9. Suddenly there came from heaven the sound of rushing wind and tongues of fire were seen resting on each of them

10. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke new languages Hola! Merci mon Dieu Mein Gott

11. People who heard the commotion were amazed, but some thought they were drunk They’ve had too much wine! What’s going on? I heard them speak my language

12. Peter preached and about 3000 people became followers of Jesus.

13. Community of Enquiry In pairs decide on the most interesting question that you have about the Holy Spirit and the Day of Pentecost.

14. Why do Bishops wear pointy hats? “Almighty and Everlasting God...Let your Holy Spirit rest upon them... Confirm, O Lord your servant with your Holy Spirit.”