Key Takeaways:

• Pentecost signifies the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all believers, a cornerstone event in Christian history.
• The event democratized access to divine communication, shifting away from reliance on prophets to individual direct experiences with God.
• Believers receive spiritual gifts, such as prophecy, the ability to dream and see visions, and boldness for witness.
• Direct communication with God enables transformative personal relationships and empowers believers to fulfill their spiritual purposes.
• Pentecost invites everyone to actively listen and respond to God's voice, fostering deeper discipleship and spiritual empowerment.

Notable Quotes:

1. "A violent wind, tongues of fire, and people in a seemingly drunken state — Pentecost turned a hapless group of disheartened Jews into a force to be reckoned with."
2. "This gift of direct access to the voice of the Holy Spirit means that we can hear and respond to the continuing voice of Jesus."
3. "So hearing the Spirit today is like having the living, breathing Jesus wherever we go."
4. "The tongues of fire, wind, and prophetic voice at Pentecost also remind us of another instance of fire, wind, and prophetic voice at Mount Sinai."
5. "Let's not forget the significance of this special day of Pentecost. Everyone can hear the voice of God for themselves."

 

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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