Acts 2: 1-47

Birth of the Church
Acts 2

Act 2: 1-21
1. Genuine, lasting discipleship is built on relationships
2. God desires for "all" to be saved...every people, every nation!

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​As promised, God's spirit dwells in believers

1. What benefits come from being an active part of a local church?
2. What does it mean that the Holy Spirit dwells in believers?
3. What kind of responses would you expect from sharing the gospel with people at your school?
4. Why were the disciples given the ability to speak in different languages?

Multiple Choice

The Church was born with the coming of the ____ _____.

• Holy Spirit

• prophecy of Joel

• Day of Pentecost

• smallest little church you ever did see

Draw

Draw what you imagine the scene to be when the Holy Spirit descended on all the people.

1. Peter's focus in his message...salvation!

2. The Jesus they killed...was the only one who could save them! Mic drop!

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​The Church grows as the gospel is preached
Acts 2: 22-41

Luke in Acts 2

" 36. So let it be clearly known by everyone in Israel that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified to be both Lord and Messiah! 37. Peter's words convicted them deeply, and they said to him and to the other apostles, Brothers, what should we do?" 

​Peter's Response:
Turn from your sins and turn to God...be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

Did Peter use the Old Testament to show that Jesus is the promised Messiah?

​​How...

​do we need a Savior? Why can't we save ourselves?

Why...

​can you do to help your church grow?

​​What...

Open Ended

The early church members were devoted to learning and obeying God's Word, Prayer, Communion, Fellowship, Caring for each other, and Sharing the Gospel. Do a quick spiritual health check on these...which of these do you need the most help and what can you do to improve?