Sermon Acts 2:1-21 Questions                            

1. The Role of the Holy Spirit:
   • How does the sermon describe the role of the Holy Spirit in the early Church, particularly during Pentecost?
   • In what ways can we invite the Holy Spirit to move in our lives and communities today?
2. Unity and Diversity:
   • The sermon highlights the unity and diversity present at Pentecost. How does this event challenge our understanding of unity within the Church?
   • How can we as a church community embrace diversity in a way that reflects the unity seen at Pentecost?
3. Transformation and Mission:
   • What transformation did the early Church undergo as a result of the Holy Spirit’s outpouring?
   • How can we apply the concept of being a “missional” church in our current context?
4. Response to Modern Challenges:
   • The sermon mentions the “violent winds” of division and unrest in today’s world. How can the Church respond to these challenges in a way that reflects the Gospel?
   • What practical steps can we take to be peacemakers and agents of reconciliation in our communities?
5. Prayer and Expectation:
   • The sermon calls for prayer for a “windstorm” of the Holy Spirit. What does it mean to pray expectantly for revival?
   • How can we prepare ourselves and our church community to be ready for the movement of the Holy Spirit?
6. Proclamation and Witness:
   • How did the early disciples’ proclamation of the Gospel differ from the ecstatic speech of pagan rituals, according to the sermon?
   • What lessons can we learn from Peter’s boldness in proclaiming the Gospel, and how can we apply them in our own witness?
7. The Fulfillment of Prophecy:
   • How does the sermon explain the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy at Pentecost?
   • What significance does this fulfillment have for our understanding of God’s redemptive plan?