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The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost

At Pentecost, the apostles and other believers are together in Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit comes upon them with the sound of a rushing wind and divided tongues resembling fire. They speak in other languages, and devout Jews and proselytes from many nations hear them declaring God’s mighty works. Peter explains that this fulfills Joel’s prophecy and declares that Jesus, whom they crucified, has been raised and made Lord and Messiah by God. Many are cut to the heart, repent, are baptized in Jesus’ name for the forgiveness of sins, receive the promised Holy Spirit, and about three thousand are added that day.

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Print The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost: 4-Scene Story Sheet

The apostles and other believers gathered together in one unspecified place in Jerusalem as Pentecost arrives.

Together on the Day of Pentecost

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The apostles and other believers gathered in one place as swirling lines represent a sound like rushing wind and divided tongues resembling fire rest above each believer.

Wind and Fire-Like Signs

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A multicultural crowd in Jerusalem hears believers speaking in many languages about God’s mighty works; some listeners look amazed or puzzled while a few mock them gently.

Many People Hear God’s Mighty Works

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Peter with the eleven apostles addresses the crowd in Jerusalem while a scroll symbolizes Joel’s prophecy about God pouring out his Spirit.

Peter Explains the Holy Spirit’s Coming

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Peter teaches a crowd about Jesus’ mighty works, crucifixion, resurrection, exaltation, and lordship, with Scripture scrolls and Jesus represented respectfully as alive.

Peter Proclaims Jesus as Lord and Messiah

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Peter speaks with listeners near water while people are baptized and other believers welcome them, representing Acts 2:37–41.

A Welcoming Invitation to Repent and Be Baptized

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Acts 2:1-41

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