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THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Acts 2

1. Read verses 1-3. When did Jesus baptize his disciples with the Holy Spirit? (1; Lev 23:15-17) How? (2-3; Lev 9:24) How should we maintain the fire of the Holy Spirit? (Lev 6:9,12,13; Gal 5:16-24; 1Th 5:12-22)
2. Read verses 4-13. What happened to them? (4) Who were in Jerusalem at that time and why were they bewildered? (5-13) What's the purpose of the gift of tongue?
3. Read verses 14-21. What’s Peter’s explanation? (14-17a) What happens to people with spiritual anointing? (17b,18) What are the wonders and signs of Christ 2nd coming? (19-20) Who will be saved on that day? (21)
4. Read verses 22-36. What did Peter testify about Jesus? (22-24) How was David’s prophecy about Jesus’ resurrection fulfilled? (25-32) How could Jesus baptize them? (33) Who is Jesus to all mankind? (34-36)
5. Read verses 37-41. How did the crowd respond to Peter's message? (37) What’s Peter’s answer? (38-39) What’s the only way for us to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit from Jesus? How many were baptized on that day? (40,41)
6. Read verses 42-47. Describe the characteristics of the early church? (42-47a) How did the LORD bless them? (47b) What do you learn from this chapter?