Pentecost: What Does This Mean?

May 27, 2018 |
Passage: Acts 2:1-21 | Series: |

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Text: Acts 2:1-21

Main Idea: The promised New Covenant was inaugurated on the day of Pentecost as the Holy Spirit filled the believers, empowering them to continue the mission of Jesus of redeeming people from every nation, tribe, and language.

  1. Pentecost reveals the turning point in God's story of redemption as the epoch-changing inauguration of God's New Covenant. (vs. 1-4)
    • Exodus 34:22; Deut. 16:9-1; Num 28:26-31; Genesis 1:1-2; John 3:3-8; Ezekiel 36:26-28
  2. Pentecost highlights the Spirit-empowered, global, gospel-proclaiming mission of God's people. (vs. 5-13)
  3. Pentecost means that God keeps His promises. (vs. 14-21)
    • Ezekiel 37:1-14

Discussion Questions: What signs at Pentecost most resonate with you? Explain why. What was significant about the believers at Pentecost speaking in "other tongues?" In what specific ways are you seeking to make disciples of all nations? Have you considered being involved in cross-cultural missions? What is unique about the day of Pentecost? What are the ongoing effects of the day of Pentecost? In what ways have people disappointed you? How are the promises of God encouraging to you?

Brian Hendry, the Lead Pastor of Providence Church, is passionate about proclaiming the glory of God in the Gospel, and faith that practically applies to all of life. Brian and his wife Lilliana have four children. He also co-founded and led a classical Christian school in San Diego for 17 years. He holds a B.A in Biblical Studies and enjoys reading, good food and coffee, sports, and travel.