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Pentecost — Power for Witness, Not Just Personal Experience
Pentecost is often remembered for its dramatic signs — wind, fire, tongues — but Peter's own explanation points past the spectacle to its purpose: the Spirit poured out so that Christ could be proclaimed to 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.' Every genuine encounter with the Holy Spirit points outward in witness, not only inward in feeling.
Memory Verse
Acts 2:4
Cross-References
- Acts 2:38-39
- Joel 2:28-29
- Acts 4:33
Discussion Questions
- Do you tend to seek the Holy Spirit mainly for personal comfort, or also for the boldness to witness?
- What's one place in your life where a Pentecost-like boldness is missing right now?
Call to Action
Ask the Holy Spirit specifically for boldness before one conversation you're likely to have today.