A Gentle Ramble Through the Bible - Class 135

                            


Pentecost

The Jerusalem community of 120 believers is filled with joy in the weeks following Jesus’ resurrection. For nearly six weeks, Jesus has walked and talked and eaten with them. Then, suddenly, just a week ago he left! He ascended into heaven, and angels had told them he’d come again the same way he left.

It’s been a crazy week, and now the big festival of Pentecost is here. The believers are gathered in a house when suddenly they hear a mighty wind and what seems like flames of fire descend on their heads. They are filled with words they do not know but cannot keep inside.

As they spill out into the streets, praising God in foreign languages, people from all over the Roman Empire understand them! And this is just the beginning.

We cover Acts 2-3.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube. More info at EversBibleClass.com.

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