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What did Jesus do during the forty days after his resurrection?
What did Jesus do during the forty days after his resurrection?
What did Jesus command his disciples to do before leaving them?
What did Jesus command his disciples to do before leaving them?
What is the difference between John's baptism and the baptism the disciples would receive?
What is the difference between John's baptism and the baptism the disciples would receive?
What event marked the birth of the Christian Church?
What event marked the birth of the Christian Church?
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What did the Jews who were in Jerusalem for the festival hear the disciples doing?
What did the Jews who were in Jerusalem for the festival hear the disciples doing?
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What did some people accuse the disciples of being?
What did some people accuse the disciples of being?
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Who did Peter proclaim was accredited by God through miracles and wonders?
Who did Peter proclaim was accredited by God through miracles and wonders?
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What did Peter urge the people to do in response to his message?
What did Peter urge the people to do in response to his message?
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How many people accepted Peter's message and were baptized on the day of Pentecost?
How many people accepted Peter's message and were baptized on the day of Pentecost?
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What became an essential part of Christian doctrine and worship after the day of Pentecost?
What became an essential part of Christian doctrine and worship after the day of Pentecost?
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Study Notes
The Day of Pentecost and Peter's Sermon
- On the day of Pentecost, a sound like a violent wind came from heaven and filled the house where the disciples were gathered.
- Tongues of fire appeared and rested on each of them, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking in other languages.
- Jews from different nations who were in Jerusalem for the festival heard them speaking in their own languages and were amazed.
- Some people mocked the disciples, accusing them of being drunk, but Peter explained that it was the fulfillment of a prophecy by Joel.
- Peter proclaimed that Jesus of Nazareth was accredited by God through miracles and wonders, but was put to death by the people with the help of wicked men.
- However, God raised him from the dead, freeing him from death's hold, as prophesied by David.
- Peter declared that Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of God and has poured out the Holy Spirit, which the people could see and hear.
- Peter urged the people to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- The promise of salvation through Jesus is for everyone, including future generations.
- About three thousand people accepted Peter's message and were baptized that day.
- This event marked the birth of the Christian Church, and the Holy Spirit became an essential part of Christian doctrine and worship.
- The story of the day of Pentecost and Peter's sermon is told in the New Testament book of Acts, which chronicles the early history of the Christian Church.
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Test your knowledge of the book of Acts with this quiz! From the ascension of Jesus to the spread of Christianity throughout the world, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the early church and the work of the Holy Spirit. See how much you know about the events and teachings that shaped the New Testament.