Victory Fellowship Bible Study
273 23rd St. S.W., Barberton, OH 44203
Wednesdays at 7pm
Rev. Roderick D. Grabski (330) 858-0223
WEBPAGE: victoryfellowshipministries.com
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Session THREE: THE HOLY SPIRIT and PENTECOST
I. GATHERING / PRAYER CONCERNS / PRAYER
II. Read / Listen / Discuss ACTS 2:1-47
a. Discuss initial impressions / translation differences
III. THE DAY OF PENTECOST (vs.1)
a. Jewish Feasts and Festivals (Leviticus 23 and see handout )
i. Passover – Feast of Unleavened Bread
ii. Festival of Weeks – Harvest, First Fruits, Pentecost
IV. THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES (vv. 2-13)
a. Wind - Fire – Evidence (compare Isaiah 66:15-18)
b. Tongues and the Tower of Babel (see Genesis 11:1-9)
The "gift of tongues" (or glossolalia) is a supernatural ability described in the Bible, particularly in Acts and 1 Corinthians, allowing someone to speak in an unknown language, either an actual human language not learned (like at Pentecost) or a divine, angelic, or private prayer language understood only by God or through interpretation, serving to edify the speaker or church, with different Christian traditions viewing its purpose and operation, including whether it's for missionary work, personal devotion, or public worship.
c. Devout Jews from “Every Nation under Heaven”
i. Near East Map and the Table of Nations in Genesis 10
V. THE PREACHING APOSTLE (vv. 14-36)
a. Peter’s authority and his reverence for Scripture
i. He quotes the prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah, Joel
ii. See Joel 2:28-32
b. Marks of Apostolic Preaching :
Jesus is the Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophesy.
Jesus is given witness by Signs and Wonders. (vs. 22)
Jesus is the Only Savior. (vv. 23-24)
Jesus is the Risen Lord. (vv. 29-32)
Jesus is the Final Authority for all Humanity. (vs. 33)
VI. THE RESULTS – Birth of the Church (vv. 37-47)
a. Marks of Apostolic Preaching (continued)
Jesus is the Standard of Righteousness and Holiness. (vs. 38)
Jesus Baptizes with the Holy Spirit. (vv. 38-39)
The Church (and God’s Kingdom) increases when this message is preached and believed. (vs. 41)
b. The CHURCH is the PEOPLE who experience Repentance of sins, Baptism, and the Gift of the Holy Spirit. (vv. 37-41)
c. They experience and practice koinwnia (Koinonia)
• They were a Learning Church (vv. 42-43)
• They were a Loving Church (vv. 44-45)
• They were a Worshipping Church
• They were an Evangelistic Church
d. Chart of Similarities between First Pentecost and Acts 2
VII. APPLICATION
a. The promise of the Holy Spirit is for all believers.
b. Healthy churches give attention and priority to teaching, fellowship, worship, prayer, and witness.
c. The New Testament flows directly from the Old Testament, affirming that Jesus is the Messiah.
d. Fellowship with other Christians is beneficial and enjoyable!
VIII. Wrap up and Close in Prayer
No class for two Weeks: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
For January 7, 2026: REPRESSION BEGINS
-Read ACTS 3:1 – 4:31 to prepare for class
