Book of Acts session 3. Acts 2:1-13. See also Catechism #731-41.

1. Introduction

A. Luke’ s gospel shows Jesus beginning his ministry at his baptism in the Jordan River. Lk. 3: 21-22. 1. Acts 2. Shows the Holy Spirit coming upon the 120 to give birth to the church. 2. Jesus’ pattern of ministry is the same for his church. II. Acts 2:1-4. A. Time of Pentecost is fulfilled. 1. God’s plan is accomplished. See Lk. 9:51. 2. 50 days after Passover = feast of Pentecost- time to give thanks for the covenant and law given at Mt. Sinai. Ex. 19. 3. Now a new law-the Holy Spirit- see Romans 8:2. This fulfills Jer. 31:31-34. 2Cor. 3:2-6. B. Noise, wind, tongues as of fire 1. Wind = Holy Spirit. 2. Noise= Ex. 19. 3. Fire-cleansing, Lk ...