Event: The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
S - Scripture
Acts 2 v. 12-13 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another,
"What does this mean?" But others mocking said, "They are filled
with new wine."
O - Observation
Reaction to God's word. A mixed bag. The message of Jesus is amazing. The
concept is really perplexing. How can one person (albeit God) save the whole
world? What? I don't have to buy anything, prove anything, do good deeds? I
only have to believe that what Jesus did is enough for me to get into heaven.
Believing in Jesus existence is not enough. Believing he is God and man, and
died and rose again for your sins is what our faith is about. Hearing this
message will produce a mixed bag, mockery, confusion, amazement, belief.
Knowing that the message of Jesus causes a mixed bag of reactions should NOT stop us
from proclaiming the Good News.
A - Application
Am I worried about the "mixed bag" of people's opinions?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to proclaim your word - regardless!! Love Will
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