Here’s a summary of this week’s sermon:

• Peter, a fisherman and disciple of Jesus, stood up in front of the crowd gathered for Pentecost to explain that Jesus was the Messiah they had been waiting for.

• He drew on Jewish scripture to tell them that if they repented and were baptized in Jesus' name their sins would be forgiven.

• This message was new and revolutionary as it meant no more animal sacrifices or pilgrimage to the temple; just belief in Christ's resurrection could bring forgiveness.

• Peter also revealed a prophecy from Joel which said God's Spirit would be poured out on all people so ordinary people could experience visions, dreams and prophesy - something never before seen or known until then.

• The Western culture has a complex relationship with supernatural power, often viewing it skeptically but also being captivated by stories of characters with special gifts.

• Peter's message on Pentecost was that Jesus' transformative power is now available to all who believe in him and come into relationship with the Holy Spirit.

• This new way of accessing God's power was revolutionary, allowing everyone - not just Jews - access to forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ.

• With this newfound access comes an invitation for each individual to explore what they can do when empowered by the Holy Spirit.

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Matt + John discuss:

• Peter stands up before the crowd. What does that scene look like?

• Is it fair to say that “Joy” is one sure shot sign of having received the Holy Spirit?

• In what ways have you experienced the Holy Spirit?

• Peter, a Galilean fisherman went from being scared of telling a young girl that he knew Jesus to suddenly standing up to a large crowd and delivering an amazing speech that results in 3000 people accepting the good news. What caused this incredible transformation?

• How is Christianity not a self-help program?

• When the crowd heard Peter’s talk they were cut to the heart. What does “cut to the heart” mean?

• How is Progressive Christianity misleading and dangerous?

• How does Jesus challenge a culture that believes in living one’s own truth?

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