Acts 2 reveals seven fundamental aspects of the Christian message that remain relevant today. The Holy Spirit’s empowerment manifests through filling, resting, indwelling, and empowering believers for service. God’s message transcends cultural barriers, allowing every nation to hear and understand in their own language. This timeless message centers on Christ’s sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, emphasizing divine providence and the living presence of Jesus who continues to transform lives and communities through spiritual power.
Discussion Questions:
- What is the significance of the Holy Spirit coming as both wind and fire in Acts 2?
- How does the miracle of Pentecost reverse the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel?
- What are the four movements of the Holy Spirit mentioned in the sermon, and how do they apply to believers today?
- How does the sermon distinguish between information about Jesus and Spirit-empowered witness about Jesus?
- Why is it important that God can be known in every language and culture?
- How does true repentance relate to genuine faith according to the sermon?
- What is the difference between viewing church as a social gathering versus a ‘hospital for sinners’?
- How can we ensure our witness about Christ is Spirit-empowered rather than merely informational?