Theory question 107
Pentecost and the Early Church(a) Summarize Peter's speech on Pentecost day. (b) What three changes occurred in the life of the disciples after the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost day?
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(a) Peter said they were not drunk, for it was only nine in the morning (Acts 2:14-15).
This was what Joel prophesied: God would pour out His Spirit on all flesh, and whoever calls on the Lord's name will be saved (Acts 2:16-21).
Jesus of Nazareth was attested by God with mighty works (Acts 2:22).
He was delivered up by God's plan and killed by lawless men (Acts 2:23).
God raised Him up, as David foretold in the Psalms (Acts 2:24-32).
Exalted at God's right hand, He has poured out the Spirit they now see and hear (Acts 2:33).
God has made Him both Lord and Christ (Acts 2:36).
When the people asked what to do: "Repent, and be baptized… and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:37-39).
About three thousand were added (Acts 2:41).
(b) Any three: boldness to preach in place of fear; power to work miracles (Acts 3:1-10); speaking in tongues; deep fellowship and sharing (Acts 2:42-47); understanding of the scriptures; joy and unity; readiness to suffer for Christ (Acts 5:41).
Summarise Acts 2:14-41, then three changes.