Acts 2:1-13

Acts 2:1-13

3 Jewish Pilgrimage Festivals/Feasts (Deut. 16:16)
1. Passover celebrated deliverance from Egypt
2. Pentecost celebrated the giving of the Law
3. Tabernacles celebrated God's provision in the wilderness

Christian fulfillment of these symbols
1. Passover: Christ's death fulfilled as per 1 Corinthians 5:7
2. Pentecost: The Spirit fulfilled this as per Acts 2:1,4
3. Tabernacles: Christians disagree s to its fulfillment

The Coming of the Holy Spirit
1. Wind represents the powerful nature of the Spirit
2. Fire represents the purifying nature of the Spirit
3. This event seems to be a reverse of Babel

Guidelines for Tongues
1. Known language (Acts 2:4-13)
2. Given as God wills (1 Cor. 12:11)
3. Not for everyone (1 Cor. 12:30)
4. Directed to God (1 Cor. 14:2)
5. Must be interpreted (1 Cor. 14:13+28)
6. No more than 3 speakers (1 Cor. 14:27)
7. Sign for unbelievers (1 Cor. 14:19-22)
8. Not to be forbidden (1 Cor. 14:40)
9. Not the emphasis (1 Cor. 14:12)