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Scripture
Questions
What stood out or challenged you in the passage?
In Exodus [13:21,14:24] and Numbers [14:14] God appeared in a single pillar of fire. In v2 the Holy Spirit appears not as one pillar but separated tongues of fire. What do you think this might indicate?
Who witnessed Jesus’ followers being filled with the Holy Spirit [vv5-11]? What is the significance?
What is Peter’s explanation [vv17-18]? Compare this to your answer to question 2. and, perhaps, questions 3.
Now that Jesus has sent us his Holy Spirit what is God’s plan [vv34-35]?
Who is the promised the Holy Spirit [vv38-39]? Do you think you are filled with the Holy Spirit? If so, what evidence of the Spirit's work is there in your life that others can observe? If not, do you know any verses in the Bible that encourage us to ask for the Holy Spirit? What reservations might people have in asking for the Holy Spirit?
Read the passage again and note anything else that stands out or challenges you. Pray that the Holy Spirit would enable you to change and be more like Jesus and demonstrate the unity we have in him.