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We often get wistful when we read the Acts of the Apostles, longing to get back to the glory days of the early church. So Paul would probably want to remind us that the same Holy Spirit power that raised Jesus from the dead is living in us (Ephesians 1:18–20). The Holy Spirit who performed miracles, who enabled frightened fishermen to boldly proclaim the gospel, who urged people to share their possessions and give to the poor, who built the church, who transformed lives – he is the power of the Trinity living in us, available to us. The Holy Spirit might not work in the same way at all times, but his power is just as real within us as it was within the early Christians.
Read Acts 2:1–8, 12–24, 32–33, 36–39
(1–8)1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: ‘Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?’
(12–24)12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, ‘What does this mean?’
13Some, however, made fun of them and said, ‘They have had too much wine.’
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ‘Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17‘“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
18Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
19I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
22‘Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him...’
(32–33)32‘God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear...’
(36–39)36‘Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.’
37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’
38Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptised, 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. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call.’
Focus on the theme
What are the telltale signs that we are living or serving God in our own strength rather than relying on the Holy Spirit?
What does the Bible say?
What effect did the Holy Spirit have on the disciples? Look at verses 4, 8, 14, 17–18.
What did the prophet Joel say about the Holy Spirit?
What promise did Peter give future believers in verses 38–39?
Investigate further
Look at Ephesians 3:14–19.
Why does Paul ask for Holy Spirit power?
How is this different from what we ask for power for?
According to Paul’s prayer, how are the Father, Son and Holy Spirit working in our hearts?
In what ways does the Holy Spirit empower us for service today? Look at:
Romans 8:13
Romans 8:26
1 Corinthians 12:7, 11
Living it out
What spiritual gifts or resources do you think God has given you? It may help to look at the gifts lists in Romans 12:6–8; 1 Corinthians 12:27–31; 1 Peter 4:10–11 (although these lists are not exhaustive). Also ask other group members what spiritual gifts they think you have.
Consider your own situation. In what particular ways do you need the Holy Spirit’s help and power?
How can we relate to Ephesians 3:20–21 when life is hard, we are struggling, and God doesn’t seem to be doing ‘immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine’?
Prayer time
Pray Ephesians 3:14–21 for one another. In particular, pray that you would know the Holy Spirit’s strength, you would rely on God’s resources, and that, whatever the situation, you would trust that God is working all things out for his glory.
God can do anything, you know – far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
Glory to God in the church!
Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus!
Glory down all the generations!
Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!
(Ephesians 3:20–21 MSG)
Further study
Look at the key passages which talk about spiritual gifts: Romans 12:4–8; 1 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 4:10–11. What themes do the Bible writers ...
