Mark 1:8–11 (NLT) 8 “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!” 9 One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. 10 As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 4 "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." 6 So when they met together, they asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be mywitnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 2:1-4 (NIV) 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Pentecost: Mount Sinai: (Ex. 19:16-19)
At Sinai God's presence was accompanied by fire, smoke, and the sound of thunder. At Pentecost, by the sound of wind, tongues of fire, and the sound of tongues.
At Sinai, The Torah became the teacher. On Pentecost, The Spirit became the Teacher
At Sinai, The Law was written on stones. On Pentecost, The Spirit on hearts.
At Sinai, 3,000 people died. On Pentecost, 3,000 people believed!
John 1:17(NIV) The law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
“Pentecost speaks of a second experience for God’s people.”
Acts 19:2 (NIV) "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They answered, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:4–7 (NLT) 4 Then they said, “Come, let’s build a great city for ourselves with a tower that reaches into the sky. This will make us famous and keep us from being scattered all over the world.” 5 But the Lord came down to look at the city and the tower the people were building. 6 “Look!” he said. “The people are united, and they all speak the same language. After this, nothing they set out to do will be impossible for them! 7 Come, let’s go down and confuse the people with different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.”
At Babel, they were working. On Pentecost, they were waiting.
At Babel, the people were ascending. On Pentecost, God descends.
At Babel, language was confused. On Pentecost, the language was understood.
At Babel, the people were scattered in judgment. On Pentecost, the people were sent to spread the gospel
At Babel, it was for the fame of man. On Pentecost, it was for the glory of God.
What to expect when you are filled with the Holy Ghost:
1. More tangibles John 14:12 (NLT) “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.
2. More fervency
Romans 12:11 (NIV) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
3. More courage & boldness .Acts 2:14 (NIV) Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd.
Acts 4:31 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. (See also Acts 4:12)
4. More Power 2 Primary Greek words for Power: 1. Exouisia: Rights John 1:12 (NIV) Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
2. Dynamis: Ability Acts 1:8 (NLT) You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Receive the Baptism of The Holy Spirit Luke 11:9–13 (NLT) 9 “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 “You fathers—if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead? 12 Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not! 13 So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
Ministry: Acts 19:2 (NIV) "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
