1 Kings 1, 1 Kings 2: 1-12, Acts 10: 24-48, Acts 11: 1-18, Psalm 96
Acts 10: 44-46 (ESV)
“While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit
fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised
who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was
poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues
and extolling God.”
In verses 44 through 45, we read about the second Pentecost
but this time for the Gentiles. I love how the Holy Spirit fell on the Gentiles
while Peter was speaking, and then the people started speaking in tongues and praising
Father-God. The people present were surprised that this event happened, but Jesus
prophesied in John 12: 32, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will
draw all people to myself.” Jesus knew that after his resurrection, he would
draw all people to myself. In a Bible study I read, the author noted that
people were surprised that the Gentiles received the Holy Spirit before they
were converted or baptized. The author also stated that the people were surprised
because the Gentiles received the Holy Spirit in the same way that happened
during Pentecost. But what this means for me, is that Father-God, Jesus Christ,
and the Holy Spirit is for all people and not just for the Jewish people. As a
Gentile, I can expect to have what Father-God promised to the Chosen people. The
teachings of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit are for anyone
who has faith in God’s words in the Bible.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts about these Bible verses,
find yourself a good, Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel Bible-based church so you
can receive the Holy Spirit and enjoy the spiritual gift and fruits of the spirit.
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