Did you know that Pentecost was originally a Jewish feast? The Jewish people came to Jerusalem (as they did for the Passover) from all over the world, as is indicated in Acts 2:5 and 20:16. The word Pentecost literally means "50th and it was the 50th day after the Passover that this feast was celebrated. Various names were used for this particular Jewish holiday such as Feast of Weeks, celebration of the giving of the Law and Feast of First Fruits. But, as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ we know Pentecost as that moment in History when God poured out the Holy Spirit.
In Acts 2:1-4, 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.2 Suddenly a noise like a strong, blowing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.3 They saw something like flames of fire that were separated and stood over each person there.4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak different languages[a] by the power the Holy Spirit was giving them. (NCV)
God kept His promise and He sent the gift of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. This is what Jesus said to His the apostles in John 14:26, “26But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.” (AMP)
WOW!!! God the Holy Spirit teaches believers how to live lives that pleases God the Father. When believers read God’s Word, the Holy Spirit helps them to understand what they are reading. God speaks to believers through His Word and when we memorize God’s Word, the Holy Spirit brings it to our minds when we need to remember it.
The believers gathered together in that room had experienced an amazing event! God kept His Promise and sent the gift of the Holy Spirit! Pentecost is the story of how the Holy Spirit gave believers the courage to share the Good News. We are privileged at i AM Children’s Ministries to share God’s amazing, incredible and most wonderful news with children and their families.
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