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Unit 29 Session 3

THE SPIRIT ENABLES

ACTS 2

The disciples obeyed Jesus and waited for the Holy Spirit to come as promised, an arrival that was marked by great power from God.

For ten days following Christ's ascension to Heaven, the disciples had been in Jerusalem. They were waiting for the Father's promise of the Holy Spirit, which would empower them to be Christ's witnesses to the whole world. During this time, they dedicated themselves to prayer and prepared for the next phase of their ministry by filling Judas' apostolic vacancy with Matthias. Finally, the day arrived, and they were about to experience the power of the Spirit in their lives.

Points to consider:

✞   Jesus' disciples obey Christ.

     * How can knowing that God's 

        timing is always perfect encourage 

        us in our walk of faith?

     * How does obedience to God's Word 

        affect our lives?

✞   Jesus' disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit.

     * Jesus told the disciples that they would experience 

        the baptism of the Holy Spirit. How is the arrival 

        of the Holy Spirit like baptism?

     * Why is it important that Christ's disciples be filled 

        with the Holy Spirit?

✞   Jesus' disciples reveal God's works.

     * How can you develop more relationships 

        with those of various cultures to share 

        the gospel?

     * How should the presence of the Holy Spirit 

        in our lives help us to not fear rejection or 

        hostility when sharing the Gospel with others?