The Holy Spirit comes and we can enjoy God's blessings
The result of the touch of the Holy Spirit led to blessing. We see the blessing of concern for one another in the above point but there was more. Acts 2:46-47 ‘And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and…
The Holy Spirit comes and we can grasp Who God really is
Acts 2:43 ‘Everyone was filled with awe….’ (NIV) Acts 2:43 ‘And fear came upon every soul…’ (KJV) This was a reverential fear and wonder for God. It was an understanding of just how great God was and is. When the Holy Spirit comes on us, we too will have a revelation of who God is. As a…
The Holy Spirit comes and the result is practical concern for one another
Acts 2:44-45 ‘All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.’ As a result of the touch of the Holy Spirit they seem to lose their selfishness. No longer are they selfish and no longer do they just care for themselves, but there…
The Holy Spirit comes and constant lifestyle changes occur
As a result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit it led to change in the way they lived their lives. Acts 2:42 ‘They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.’ There were 4 lifestyle changes that resulted. These were not just ‘flash in the pan’…
The Holy Spirit comes and brings influence
The impact that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit had led to a dramatic increase in the influence the early Christians had on society and those around them. Acts 2:41 ‘Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.’ The influence they…
The Holy Spirit comes and gives us the guidance that we need
Acts 2:38-40 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord…
When the Holy Spirit comes we suddenly realise how much we need God
Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Just prior to this people had been cynical and accused the Apostles of being drunk and now they were changed. Gone was the joking and gone were the opinions….
The Holy Spirit comes and stirs the hearts of people
Acts 2:37 ‘When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart!’ In response to the teaching about Christ, the Holy Spirit brings deep conviction on the people. It says that they were ‘cut to the heart’! In the original Greek it literally means ‘severely troubled and made sorrowful.’ It was as if their hearts…
The wonderful change that the Holy Spirit brings
Acts 2:36-47 “So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!” Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins…
I can see clearly now!
It reminds me of an old song: ‘I can see clearly now the rain has gone. I can see all obstacles in my way.’ When we can’t see clearly and we do not feel like we have vision and our dreams seem to disappearing before our eyes – life is difficult. I believe that God…