Jesus and the Church
Chapter 1: Pentecost in 2 Minutes
Pentecost in 2 Minutes
Book Resources: Chapter 1, Section 3: The Holy Spirit and the Church
Film Focus Point: This episode on Pentecost reviews important theological concepts associated with this important feast.
Text Focus Point: Pages 21–22
Discussion Questions:
- What is the relation of these important feasts: Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost?
- What is the Holy Spirit? What is the Spirit’s relation to the Father and Son?
- In what ways did the Holy Spirit activate the faith among the early Christians? How does the same Spirit activate faith in us?
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