What do you think of when you here the term “the day of Pentecost?” n We need to know that God...

What do you think of when you here the What do you think of when you here the term “the day of Pentecost?”term “the day of Pentecost?”

We need to know that God is in control and We need to know that God is in control and that He is working His plan! that He is working His plan! (1 Pt 1:10-12)(1 Pt 1:10-12)


1 Peter 1:10-12 (NKJV)1 Peter 1:10-12 (NKJV) - Of this - Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace grace that would comethat would come to you, 11 searching to you, 11 searching what, what, or what manner of timeor what manner of time, the Spirit of , the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. of Christ and the glories that would follow.


12 T o them it was revealed that, not to 12 T o them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering themselves, but to us they were ministering the things the things which now have been reported to which now have been reported to youyou through those who have preached the through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look heaven—things which angels desire to look intointo..


There would come a time where God would There would come a time where God would make it plain to everyone that His plan make it plain to everyone that His plan would be executed. Such is the significance would be executed. Such is the significance of this day of our study!of this day of our study!


Holman’s Bible Dictionary: “The second of Holman’s Bible Dictionary: “The second of the three annual festivals was Pentecost, the three annual festivals was Pentecost, also called the feast of weeks (Ex. 34:22; also called the feast of weeks (Ex. 34:22; Deut. 16:10,16; 2 Chron. 8:13), the feast of Deut. 16:10,16; 2 Chron. 8:13), the feast of harvest (Ex. 23:16), and the day of harvest (Ex. 23:16), and the day of firstfruits (Num. 28:26; compare Ex. 23:16; firstfruits (Num. 28:26; compare Ex. 23:16; 34:22; Lev. 23:17). 34:22; Lev. 23:17).


It was celebrated seven complete weeks, or It was celebrated seven complete weeks, or fifty days, after Passover (Lev. 23:15,16; fifty days, after Passover (Lev. 23:15,16; Deut. 16:9); therefore, it was given the Deut. 16:9); therefore, it was given the name Pentecost.”name Pentecost.”

This Pentecost had People coming together This Pentecost had People coming together with great anticipation and anxiety.with great anticipation and anxiety.

Consider what has occurred just 50 days Consider what has occurred just 50 days earlier!earlier!


Consider what has occurred just 50 days Consider what has occurred just 50 days earlier!earlier!

Jesus was murdered by the religious leaders Jesus was murdered by the religious leaders with the approval of the multitude. with the approval of the multitude. (Lk 23:20-23)(Lk 23:20-23)


Luke 23:20-23 (NKJV)Luke 23:20-23 (NKJV) - Pilate, therefore, - Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them. 21 But they shouted, saying, “them. 21 But they shouted, saying, “Crucify Crucify Him,Him, crucify Him crucify Him!” 22 Then he said to them !” 22 Then he said to them the third time, “Why, what evil has He the third time, “Why, what evil has He done? done? I have found no reason for death in I have found no reason for death in HimHim. . I will therefore chastise Him and let I will therefore chastise Him and let HimHim go go.”.”


23 But they were insistent, demanding with 23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.prevailed.


The event did not go smoothly at all for the The event did not go smoothly at all for the religious leaders.religious leaders.


The event did not go smoothly at all for the The event did not go smoothly at all for the religious leaders.religious leaders.

A great sign occurred during the A great sign occurred during the crucifixion. crucifixion. (Mt 27:45)(Mt 27:45)


Matthew 27:45 (NKJV)Matthew 27:45 (NKJV) - Now from the - Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the landdarkness over all the land..


Powerful signs occurred at His death. Powerful signs occurred at His death. (Mt 27:50-54; Lk 23:48)(Mt 27:50-54; Lk 23:48)


Matthew 27:50-54 (NKJV)Matthew 27:50-54 (NKJV) - And Jesus - And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 51 Then, behold, the yielded up His spirit. 51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in twoveil of the temple was torn in two from top from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and rocks were split, 52 and the graves were the graves were openedopened; and ; and many bodies of the saints who many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raisedhad fallen asleep were raised; ;


53 and 53 and coming out of the graves after His coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to manyand appeared to many. 54 So when the . 54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, things that had happened, they feared they feared greatlygreatly, saying, “, saying, “Truly this was the Son of Truly this was the Son of GodGod!”!”


Luke 23:48 (NKJV)Luke 23:48 (NKJV) - And the whole - And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returnedbreasts and returned..


Then God mightily raised Him from the Then God mightily raised Him from the dead but only allowed Him to appear to dead but only allowed Him to appear to chosen witnesses.chosen witnesses.


Then God mightily raised Him from the Then God mightily raised Him from the dead but only allowed Him to appear to dead but only allowed Him to appear to chosen witnesses.chosen witnesses.

Both friend and foe had powerful questions Both friend and foe had powerful questions to think about for 50 days. to think about for 50 days. (Lk 24:18-20)(Lk 24:18-20)


Luke 24:18-20 (NKJV) Luke 24:18-20 (NKJV) - Then the one - Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not knownJerusalem, and have You not known the the things which happened there in these things which happened there in these days?”days?”


19 And He said to them, “What things?” So 19 And He said to them, “What things?” So they said to Him, “The things concerning they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how the chief priests and the people, 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him.to death, and crucified Him.


Jesus remained on the earth for 40 days Jesus remained on the earth for 40 days after his resurrection preparing His disciples after his resurrection preparing His disciples for the kingdom of God. for the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3)(Acts 1:3)


Acts 1:3 (NKJV)Acts 1:3 (NKJV) - to whom He also - to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being by many infallible proofs, being seen by seen by them during forty daysthem during forty days and speaking of the and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.things pertaining to the kingdom of God.


Even the disciples did not have a clear view Even the disciples did not have a clear view of God’s plan. They were given instructions of God’s plan. They were given instructions to wait for God’s power. Imagine that! to wait for God’s power. Imagine that! (Acts 1:6-8)(Acts 1:6-8)


Acts 1:6-8 (NKJV)Acts 1:6-8 (NKJV) - Therefore, when they - Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own which the Father has put in His own authority. authority.


8 But 8 But you shall receive poweryou shall receive power when when the the Holy Spirit has come upon youHoly Spirit has come upon you; and you ; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”the earth.”


This kingdom was highly anticipated by This kingdom was highly anticipated by both the prophets, John the Baptist and both the prophets, John the Baptist and Jesus Himself. Jesus Himself. (Isa 2:1-4; Dan 2:44; Mk 1:14-15)(Isa 2:1-4; Dan 2:44; Mk 1:14-15)


Isaiah 2:1-4 (NKJV)Isaiah 2:1-4 (NKJV) - The word that - The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.2 Now Judah and Jerusalem.2 Now it shall come to it shall come to pass in the latter dayspass in the latter days ThatThat the mountain of the mountain of the LORD’S house Shall be establishedthe LORD’S house Shall be established on on the top of the mountains, And shall be the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And exalted above the hills; And all nations shall all nations shall flow to itflow to it..


33 Many people shall come and say, Many people shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD from JerusalemLORD from Jerusalem..


Daniel 2:44-45 (NKJV)Daniel 2:44-45 (NKJV) - And - And in the days in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdoma kingdom which shall never be destroyed; which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. forever.


45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was 45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.”certain, and its interpretation is sure.”


Mark 1:14-15 (NKJV)Mark 1:14-15 (NKJV) - Now after John - Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at handand the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, . Repent, and believe in the gospel.”and believe in the gospel.”


Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for this powerfor this power. (Luke 24:49). (Luke 24:49)


Luke 24:49 (NKJV)Luke 24:49 (NKJV) - Behold, - Behold, I send the I send the Promise of My Father upon youPromise of My Father upon you; but tarry ; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem in the city of Jerusalem until you are until you are endued with power from on highendued with power from on high.”.”


It was a great day that had “fully come”. It was a great day that had “fully come”. (Acts 2:1)(Acts 2:1)

The Powerful Witness of God DisplayedThe Powerful Witness of God Displayed

Acts 2:1 (NKJV)Acts 2:1 (NKJV) - When the Day of - When the Day of Pentecost had Pentecost had fully comefully come, they were all , they were all with one accord in one place.with one accord in one place.


God promised to bear witness of the God promised to bear witness of the apostles preaching through signs. apostles preaching through signs. (Mark 16:17-20; Heb 2:2-4)(Mark 16:17-20; Heb 2:2-4)


Mark 16:17-20 (NKJV)Mark 16:17-20 (NKJV) - And these signs - And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”hands on the sick, and they will recover.”


19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to 19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, they went out and preached everywhere, the the Lord working with Lord working with themthem and confirming the and confirming the word through the accompanying signsword through the accompanying signs. . Amen.Amen.


Hebrews 2:2-4 (NKJV)Hebrews 2:2-4 (NKJV) - For if the word - For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at which at the first began to be spoken by the the first began to be spoken by the LordLord, and was , and was confirmed to us by those confirmed to us by those who heard who heard HimHim,,


4 4 God also bearing witness both with signs God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spiritgifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His , according to His own will?own will?


The Apostles received the Baptism of the The Apostles received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:4-5)(Acts 1:4-5)


Acts 1:4-5 (NKJV)Acts 1:4-5 (NKJV) - And being assembled - And being assembled together with together with them,them, He commanded them He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” the Promise of the Father, “which,” He He said,said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but truly baptized with water, but you shall be you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from nowfrom now.”.”


In the display of power something was In the display of power something was heard, seen and done. heard, seen and done. (Acts 2:2-7)(Acts 2:2-7)


Acts 2:2-7 (NKJV)Acts 2:2-7 (NKJV) - And suddenly there - And suddenly there came a came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty windmighty wind, and it filled the whole house , and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared appeared to them divided tonguesto them divided tongues, , as of fire, and as of fire, and oneone sat sat upon each of themupon each of them. 4 And they were all filled . 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with began to speak with other tonguesother tongues, as the Spirit gave them , as the Spirit gave them utterance.utterance.


5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. devout men, from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound occurred, the 6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, multitude came together, and were confused, because because everyone heard them speak in his everyone heard them speak in his own languageown language. 7 Then . 7 Then they were all amazed they were all amazed and marveledand marveled, saying to one another, “, saying to one another, “Look, Look, are not all these who speak Galileansare not all these who speak Galileans??


How could “unlearned” Galileans know How could “unlearned” Galileans know these languages? The Power of God is these languages? The Power of God is on display. Any right-minded man on display. Any right-minded man would marvel at this.would marvel at this.



Today those who claim these gifts cannot Today those who claim these gifts cannot match the genuine. match the genuine.



Today those who claim these gifts cannot Today those who claim these gifts cannot match the genuine. match the genuine.

These signs were also a fulfillment of These signs were also a fulfillment of prophecy. prophecy. (Acts 2:17-21)(Acts 2:17-21)


Acts 2:17-21 (NKJV) Acts 2:17-21 (NKJV) - - ‘And it shall come to ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That pass in the last days, says God, That I will I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreamsshall dream dreams. . 18 18 And on My And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.shall prophesy.


1919 I will show wonders in heaven above I will show wonders in heaven above And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smokefire and vapor of smoke. 20 . 20 The sun shall The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. awesome day of the Lord. 21 21 And it shall And it shall come to pass Thatcome to pass That whoever calls on the whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be savedname of the Lord Shall be saved.’.’


These signs were to mark the end of a These signs were to mark the end of a world, the Jewish system. world, the Jewish system. (Col 2:14)(Col 2:14)


Colossians 2:14 (NKJV)Colossians 2:14 (NKJV) - - having wiped having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that out the handwriting of requirements that was against uswas against us, which was contrary to us. , which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, And He has taken it out of the way, having having nailed it to the crossnailed it to the cross..


Jesus had prepared His followers for this Jesus had prepared His followers for this time. time. (Matt 5:17-18; Lk 24:44)(Matt 5:17-18; Lk 24:44)


Matthew 5:17-18 (NKJV)Matthew 5:17-18 (NKJV) - “Do not think - “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law tittle will by no means pass from the law till till all is fulfilledall is fulfilled..


Luke 24:44 (NKJV)Luke 24:44 (NKJV) - Then He said to - Then He said to them, “These them, “These areare the words which I spoke the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, to you while I was still with you, that all that all things must be fulfilledthings must be fulfilled which were written which were written in the Law of Moses and in the Law of Moses and thethe Prophets and Prophets and thethe Psalms concerning Me.” Psalms concerning Me.”


Now men were to “call on the name of the Now men were to “call on the name of the Lord”, but how? Lord”, but how? (Acts 2:21)(Acts 2:21)


Acts 2:21 (NKJV) Acts 2:21 (NKJV) - - And it shall come to And it shall come to pass Thatpass That whoever calls on the name of the whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.’Lord Shall be saved.’

A Shocking Revelation to the People.A Shocking Revelation to the People.

Jesus is the Son of God!Jesus is the Son of God!


Jesus is the Son of God!Jesus is the Son of God! These proofs were presented to the people These proofs were presented to the people

who crucified Him. who crucified Him. (Acts 2:22-24)(Acts 2:22-24)


Acts 2:22-24 (NKJV)Acts 2:22-24 (NKJV) - “Men of Israel, hear - “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signsby miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him which God did through Him in your midstin your midst, , as as you yourselves also knowyou yourselves also know—23 Him, being —23 Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death; death;


24 whom God raised up, having loosed the 24 whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it.that He should be held by it.


Can you imagine the temptation to continue Can you imagine the temptation to continue in denial? This is painful truth!in denial? This is painful truth!


Can you imagine the temptation to continue Can you imagine the temptation to continue in denial? This is painful truth!in denial? This is painful truth!

Jesus knew this audience was like Paul later Jesus knew this audience was like Paul later who opposed the truth in ignorance. who opposed the truth in ignorance. ((Lk 23:34; Acts 3:17; 1 Tim 1:12-13Lk 23:34; Acts 3:17; 1 Tim 1:12-13))


Luke 23:34 (NKJV) Luke 23:34 (NKJV) - Then Jesus said, - Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know for they do not know what they dowhat they do.” And they divided His .” And they divided His garments and cast lots. garments and cast lots.


Acts 3:17 (NKJV) Acts 3:17 (NKJV) - “Yet now, brethren, I - “Yet now, brethren, I know know that you did that you did itit in ignorance in ignorance, as , as diddid also your rulers. also your rulers.


1 Timothy 1:12-13 (NKJV) 1 Timothy 1:12-13 (NKJV) - And I thank - And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting because He counted me faithful, putting meme into the ministry, 13 although I was into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did I did itit ignorantly in unbelief ignorantly in unbelief..


There was the undeniable proof of the signs There was the undeniable proof of the signs of Christ Himself. of Christ Himself. (Acts 2:22)(Acts 2:22)


Acts 2:22 (NKJV)Acts 2:22 (NKJV) - “Men of Israel, hear - “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know—know—


There is great power in being able to appeal There is great power in being able to appeal to that which cannot be denied.to that which cannot be denied.


There is great power in being able to appeal There is great power in being able to appeal to that which cannot be denied.to that which cannot be denied.

These people surely had many unanswered These people surely had many unanswered questions. They could know this!questions. They could know this!


There was the evidence of the resurrection There was the evidence of the resurrection of Christ in prophecy.of Christ in prophecy.


There was the evidence of the resurrection There was the evidence of the resurrection of Christ in prophecy.of Christ in prophecy.

David prophesied of Christ. David prophesied of Christ. (Acts 2:25-31(Acts 2:25-31))


Acts 2:25-31 (NKJV) Acts 2:25-31 (NKJV) - For David says - For David says concerning Him: concerning Him: ‘I foresaw the Lord always ‘I foresaw the Lord always before my face, For He is at my right hand, before my face, For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken. that I may not be shaken. 26 26 Therefore my Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope. Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope. 27 27 For You will not leave my soul in HadesFor You will not leave my soul in Hades, , Nor Nor will You allow Your Holy One to seewill You allow Your Holy One to see corruptioncorruption..


2828 You have made known to me the ways You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’ presence.’ 29 “Men 29 “Men andand brethren, let brethren, let meme speak freely to you of the patriarch David, speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that that he is both dead and buried, and his he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this daytomb is with us to this day. .


30 Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing 30 Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on He would raise up the Christ to sit on his thronehis throne, 31 he, foreseeing this, spoke , 31 he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christconcerning the resurrection of the Christ, , that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption.His flesh see corruption.


This could not have been fulfilled in David.This could not have been fulfilled in David.


Notice that Jesus was raised up to reign! Notice that Jesus was raised up to reign! (Acts 2:30)(Acts 2:30)


Acts 2:30 (NKJV)Acts 2:30 (NKJV) - Therefore, being a - Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, body, according to the flesh, He would raise He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throneup the Christ to sit on his throne,,


There was the eyewitness accounts of the There was the eyewitness accounts of the raised Christ. raised Christ. (Acts 2:32)(Acts 2:32)


Acts 2:32 (NKJV)Acts 2:32 (NKJV) - This Jesus God has - This Jesus God has raised up, of raised up, of which we are all witnesseswhich we are all witnesses..


There were several witnesses available. There were several witnesses available. (Acts 1:22; 1 Cor 15:5-8(Acts 1:22; 1 Cor 15:5-8))


Acts 1:22 (NKJV) Acts 1:22 (NKJV) - beginning from the - beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”a witness with us of His resurrection.”


1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NKJV) - and that He - and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. 6 was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. 6 After that After that He was seen by over five hundred He was seen by over five hundred brethren at oncebrethren at once, of whom the greater part , of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. 8 Then last of all He then by all the apostles. 8 Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.time.


Were these credible witnesses? Look at Were these credible witnesses? Look at whom they are speaking to!whom they are speaking to!


Were these credible witnesses? Look at Were these credible witnesses? Look at whom they are speaking to!whom they are speaking to!

These men gave their lives for what they These men gave their lives for what they saw. saw. (1 Cor 15:30-32)(1 Cor 15:30-32)


1 Corinthians 15:30-32 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 15:30-32 (NKJV) - And - And why do we stand in jeopardy every hour? why do we stand in jeopardy every hour? 31 I affirm, by the boasting in you which I 31 I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die dailyI die daily. . 32 If, in the manner of men, I have fought 32 If, in the manner of men, I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, with beasts at Ephesus, what advantage what advantage is itis it to me? If to me? If thethe dead do not rise dead do not rise, , “Let us eat “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”and drink, for tomorrow we die!”


They were reminded about the significance They were reminded about the significance of the signs they witnessed. of the signs they witnessed. (Acts 2:33)(Acts 2:33)


Acts 2:33 (NKJV)Acts 2:33 (NKJV) - Therefore being - Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you which you now see and hearnow see and hear..


Jesus was exalted as the prophets have said.Jesus was exalted as the prophets have said.


This makes Jesus the Lord! But these men This makes Jesus the Lord! But these men had crucified Him. had crucified Him. (Acts 2:36)(Acts 2:36)


Acts 2:36 (NKJV)Acts 2:36 (NKJV) - “Therefore let all the - “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both both Lord and ChristLord and Christ.”.”


Have you ever experienced a humbling Have you ever experienced a humbling terror like this? You should have.terror like this? You should have.

God’s Kingdom is for a Crushed PeopleGod’s Kingdom is for a Crushed People

How did you become a Christian? How did you become a Christian? (Acts 2:37)(Acts 2:37)


Acts 2:37 (NKJV)Acts 2:37 (NKJV) - Now when they heard - Now when they heard this,this, they they were cut to the heartwere cut to the heart, and said to , and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men andand brethren, brethren, what shall we dowhat shall we do?”?”


God wants us to be humbled that we may be God wants us to be humbled that we may be exalted. (exalted. (Mt 5:3; 1 Pt 5:6-7)Mt 5:3; 1 Pt 5:6-7)


Matthew 5:3 (NKJV) Matthew 5:3 (NKJV) - “ - “Blessed Blessed areare the the poor in spiritpoor in spirit, , For theirs is the kingdom For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.of heaven.


1 Peter 5:6-7 (NKJV)1 Peter 5:6-7 (NKJV) - Therefore - Therefore humble humble yourselves under the mighty hand of Godyourselves under the mighty hand of God, , that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.you.


These people saw their sin and made no These people saw their sin and made no excuse. excuse. (2 Cor 7:9-10)(2 Cor 7:9-10)


2 Corinthians 7:9-10 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 7:9-10 (NKJV) - Now I - Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10 you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10 For godly sorrow produces repentance For godly sorrow produces repentance leadingleading to salvation to salvation, not to be regretted; but , not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.the sorrow of the world produces death.


These people found entrance into God’s These people found entrance into God’s kingdom through baptism. kingdom through baptism. (Acts 2:38-41)(Acts 2:38-41)


Acts 2:38-41 (NKJV)Acts 2:38-41 (NKJV) - Then Peter said to - Then Peter said to them, “them, “Repent, and let every one of you be Repent, and let every one of you be baptizedbaptized in the name of Jesus Christ in the name of Jesus Christ for the for the remission of sinsremission of sins; and you shall receive the ; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will callwill call.”.”


40 And with many other words he testified 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from Be saved from this perverse generationthis perverse generation.” 41Then those .” 41Then those who gladly received his word were who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added souls were added to them.to them.


Jesus spoke of this too in His ministry. Jesus spoke of this too in His ministry. (John 3:3-5)(John 3:3-5)


John 3:3-5 (NKJV)John 3:3-5 (NKJV) - Jesus answered and - Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”mother’s womb and be born?”


5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to 5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you, unless one is born of water and the unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of GodSpirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God..


The baptism of Christ must be preceded by The baptism of Christ must be preceded by faith, repentance and confession. faith, repentance and confession.


The baptism of Christ must be preceded by The baptism of Christ must be preceded by faith, repentance and confession. faith, repentance and confession.

God gave provisions for His citizens. God gave provisions for His citizens. (Acts 2:42-47)(Acts 2:42-47)


Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV)Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) - And they - And they continued steadfastly in continued steadfastly in the apostles’ the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayersbread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came . 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. signs were done through the apostles.


44 Now all who believed were together, and 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and possessions and goods, and divided them divided them among all, as anyone had needamong all, as anyone had need. 46 So . 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the continuing daily with one accord in the templetemple, and breaking bread from house to , and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, simplicity of heart,


47 praising God and having favor with all 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.church daily those who were being saved.


Every Christian needs daily teachingEvery Christian needs daily teaching!!


Every Christian needs daily teachingEvery Christian needs daily teaching!! Every Christian needs to remember the Every Christian needs to remember the

death of Christ!death of Christ!


Every Christian needs daily teachingEvery Christian needs daily teaching!! Every Christian needs to remember the Every Christian needs to remember the

death of Christ!death of Christ! Every Christian needs to worship and work Every Christian needs to worship and work

with other Christians!with other Christians!


We need to know the solid ground on which We need to know the solid ground on which we stand. we stand. (1 Peter 3:15)(1 Peter 3:15)


1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV) - But sanctify the - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always Lord God in your hearts, and always bebe ready to ready to givegive a defense to everyone who a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in asks you a reason for the hope that is in youyou, with meekness and fear;, with meekness and fear;


We cannot take these things lightly without We cannot take these things lightly without kindling the wrath of God. kindling the wrath of God. (Heb 12:28-29)(Heb 12:28-29)


Hebrews 12:28-29 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:28-29 (NKJV) - Therefore, - Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which which we may serve God acceptably with we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fearreverence and godly fear. 29 For our God . 29 For our God isis a consuming fire.a consuming fire.


Were you there when they crucified my Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Lord?



There is one last part of God’s plan to There is one last part of God’s plan to come! Are you ready?come! Are you ready?



There is one last part of God’s plan to There is one last part of God’s plan to come! Are you ready?come! Are you ready?

Christian, remember the events that has Christian, remember the events that has made you salvation possible. Do not be made you salvation possible. Do not be silent for we serve a risen Savior! silent for we serve a risen Savior!

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