Is this darkness in this world overwhelming you? Look to the sunrise of Pentecost.

Outline: Pentecost makes four announcements that it is sunrise for Christ’s Kingdom

1. A new beginning (2:1-2)

2. A close to the chasm (2:3)

3. A flood of redemptive power (2:4)

4. A gathering of those far and away (2:5-11)

Questions for Personal Reflection:

1. How do seeing “Scripture Wormholes” (bridges between Old and New Testaments) help your trust and appreciation of Scripture?

2. Imagine a conversation with someone overwhelmed with sin or despair from our broken world. What would you share about the gift of the Holy Spirit to offer hope to that person?

3. Read John 7:39. How can knowing, by the fact of Pentecost, that Jesus is currently glorified and enthroned help you face the darkness in the world today?

4. “The gospel is the only thing that kills the power of the past.” How have you seen this proven true in your own life?

5. Read Hebrews 10:22. What are some reasons we still struggle drawing near to God? How can we use the truth that the Holy Spirit has been given to us battle our fear of coming to God?

6. Read Romans 12:6-8. How does knowing that you have been specially gifted by the Holy Spirit for ministry encourage you? How does it challenge you? What might be the next step for your use of your gifts for ministry?