Past Message

Point One: The Baptism in the Holy Spirit fulfills the Promise of Jesus

Point Two: The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Gift for All Believers

Point Three: The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Empowers Us to Share Our Faith

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to discuss with your Growth Group.

  1. What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.

  2. If you could speak another language fluently, which one would you choose? Why?

  3. Read Acts 2:1-41. What words, phrases, images, or descriptions about Pentecost raise questions for you, encourage you, or confuse you?

  4. In Acts 2:2-4, three events marked the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples. These events are connected, and each of them communicates something about who the Spirit is and what He does. Can you identify the three events and explain their significance?

  5. In Acts 2:4 and Acts 2:8, the need to speak in other known languages implies several things about God's mission, grace, and the mission of Jesus Christ's followers. Can you explain what these implications are?

  6. Acts 2:12-13 records the responses given by both groups of people. These responses were not entirely unexpected, and there are other Scripture passages that speak to this. Can you identify these passages and explain the significance of the responses?

  7. Rate your sensitivity on a scale of 1 to 10 to the presence of the Holy Spirit working in and through your life. 

  8. Reflecting on your recent experiences, how has the Holy Spirit made its presence known in your life? Can you describe the encounter, and what made you certain it was the Holy Spirit?

  9. Read Acts 2:14-41. After Peter’s sermon, thousands in the crowd were motivated to respond. How do you know when the Spirit leads or convicts you to respond to God’s work in your life?

  10. Peter begins his sermon by addressing what everyone is wondering. How is this starting point helpful in spiritual conversations? And how can we transition from discussing "felt" needs to true needs?

  11. Peter's sermon is direct, clear, and strong. How can we emulate his approach when discussing Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour? How do we find the right balance between directness, clarity, and strength?

  12. How is God still bringing people into a relationship with Himself? Where is this happening today?

  13. How can we be a part of God's continuing work of salvation in the name of Jesus Christ in our homes, workplaces, and communities?