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3. “Together” “In one accord in one place” – Acts 1:14 – prayer – Acts 2:1 – Pentecost – Acts 4:24 – called out to God – Acts 15 - circumcision

4. “Together” Corporate setting Unity – not uniformity When the day of Pentecost came – Single-minded – James 1:8 – Focused - “endued with power”

5. Poured Out Empty vessels – 2 Kings 4 Filled – imbue, influence, supply – To wholly take possession

6. Speak in tongues Spoke languages (Acts 2:8-11) – understood by others

7. Speak in tongues Clear expression – “declaring the wonders of God” – Acts 2:11-12

8. Speak in tongues Prophetic – speak the will of God – Acts 2:16-18, 22-24, 32-33, 36, 38-39

9. Our Response Do nothing Accept it for “that” day Accept it with exceptions Embrace Him and be empowered

10. God’s Story The Resurrection is the apex of God’s plan He sends the Holy Spirit to move His plan forward

11. Their Story They received the Holy Spirit (with initial evidence) Emboldened to preach Jesus Christ crucified and risen

12. Our Story What we do with the Holy Spirit? Receive the Holy Spirit as He presents himself Receive the Spirit with restrictions