Discussion Questions for Pentecost

  1. How do the events described in Acts 2 fulfill the conditions Joel prophesied?
  2. In what ways did the coming of the Holy Spirit prove the world wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment? (Acts 2:1-21)
  3. How is the Advocate Jesus describes like and unlike the Spirit shown at Pentecost? (John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15)

This week’s Reflect & Connect questions written by Melissa Tidwell.

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