The Holy Spirit Came
Kellie   -  

Here is what we learned today: 

 

Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He instructed the disciples to go to Jerusalem and wait. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come upon them. So the disciples went back to Jerusalem, where they waited and prayed for 40 days.

 

The time came for the Jewish festival called Pentecost, or the Feast of Weeks. As with the Passover festival, Jews from all over the Roman Empire would be at the temple in Jerusalem.

 

During this festival, the Holy Spirit came to the disciples in Jerusalem. They heard a sound like a violent, rushing wind. When the Holy Spirit filled Jesus’ followers, they were able to speak in foreign languages. They went out into the city and began to preach, and the Jews from all over the world were amazed. These men were from Galilee, but they were speaking in languages the visitors could understand.

 

Some of those who heard this thought the disciples were drunk. But Peter explained that God had kept His promise to send the Holy Spirit. He reminded them of the prophet Joel’s words: “I will pour out my Spirit on all humanity” (Joel 2:28).

 

The disciples told about God’s plan. The Holy Spirit convicted the crowd and they asked, “Brothers, what must we do?” Peter told them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus. That day, three thousand people received salvation!

 

God kept His promise to send the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit’s help, Jesus’ disciples could begin their work to share the gospel with the entire world. God gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

 

As you talk with your kids, emphasize that the Holy Spirit gives us power to do God’s work, and He changes us to be more like Jesus.

 

Check this session’s Activity Page and Big Picture Card as well as the Gospel Project for Kids Family App for ways to interact with the Bible content this week.

 

QUESTIONS

 

  • 1. Who was waiting for the Holy Spirit to come? (the disciples, Acts 1:26-2:1)
  • 2. What happened when the Holy Spirit came? (a sound like a rushing wind came from Heaven, tongues like flames of fire rested on each person and they all spoke in different languages, Acts 2:2-4)
  • 3. How did other people react after the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples? (they were amazed and wondered how the disciples could speak in their languages, Acts 2:7-8)
  • 4. What happened after Peter’s sermon? (Three thousand people believed Peter’s message and were baptized, Acts 2:41)

 

FAMILY STARTING POINTS 

Babies and Toddlers

  • God sent the Holy Spirit to Jesus’ friends.
  • Peter told people that Jesus is alive.
  • The Holy Spirit helped people hear and believe the good news.
  • God gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus.
  • The Holy Spirit helps us.

Preschool

  • God sent the Holy Spirit just as He promised. 
  • How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.

Kids

  • God kept His promise to send the Holy Spirit. 
  • How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.

UNIT KEY PASSAGE2 Peter 1:3

NEXT WEEK“Peter Healed a Man” (Acts 3–4)