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Strange and Miraculous!
The Story of Pentecost


by Linda Sue Pochodzay Edwards

The people saw something that looked like two flames of fire resting just above each persons head

Text Version | Afrikaans | Greek | Italian


Tara was looking at the calendar in great anticipation. She was so excited because her birthday was coming up soon, and she just couldn't wait.

“One . . .

two . . .
three . . .
four . . .
ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS!” she squealed with glee.

Then she saw a strange word she had never noticed before. “Pen . . . Pen . . . Pen - te - cost,” she slowly pronounced the word. “Hey, Mom. What is this funny word?” she asked, sounding it out again slowly.

“The word is ‘Pentecost,’” she explained. “It is the day the Holy Spirit came upon the first Christians, and it is celebrated as the birthday of the church.”

Her mother lovingly took her by the hand, led her to their favorite chair, picked up the Bible, and began to tell her the story of Pentecost.

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Jesus spent forty days walking and
talking with his closest friends and followers After Jesus arose from the dead that very first Easter Sunday, He spent forty days walking and talking with his closest friends and followers. They were thrilled that Jesus was alive again, and they listened very carefully to every word as He taught them more about the kingdom of God.

One of Jesus' favorite places was on top of a mountain. He would go there often to be alone and talk to God. His friends loved Him so much and didn't want to leave Him. One day some of them followed Him to the top of the mountain. On the way up, Jesus told them that the Holy Spirit would come to give them power to teach people all over the world about Him.

The cloud surrounded
Jesus and lifted him up into the sky When Jesus finished talking about the Holy Spirit, a very strange, miraculous thing happened. They watched in amazement as a cloud appeared out of heaven. It surrounded Jesus and lifted him up. He disappeared out of their sight. They had never seen anything like that, and they couldn't believe their eyes! They just stood there staring up into the sky!

And that isn't all . . .

Two ANGELS appeared right beside them asking why they were just standing there Two ANGELS appeared right beside them, asking why they were just standing there. The angels explained that Jesus had been taken up to heaven, but He would someday come back to earth. They were certainly glad to hear that, but they still didn't know what to make of it all.

This was all quite puzzling, and they weren't exactly sure about what they should do next. One of them remembered the words of Jesus telling them to stay in Jerusalem, so they walked down the mountain, and down the dusty road into the city, talking excitedly about the event that had just taken place.

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All the disciples and other friends of Jesus gathered in a big room to hear the story of Jesus
being taken away in the clou All the disciples and other friends of Jesus gathered in a big room to hear the story of Jesus being taken away in the cloud. They enjoyed each other's company and had meals together. They discussed the things Jesus had told them while He was with them. And most importantly, they prayed together.

It was during one of these prayer meetings that ANOTHER strange and wonderful event occurred.

SUDDENLY, from out of nowhere, came the sound of a rushing mighty wind. It sounded like a huge tornado was right in the room with them!

And that isn't all . . .

They saw something that looked like two flames of fire resting just above each person's head!

And that still isn't all . . .

They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they all began to speak in other languages which they had never learned!

Tongues of fire descending

The noise from the wind, and from the praying, and from all the people speaking at the same time was so loud that people outside on the street down below were beginning to wonder what in the world was happening up there in that room!

People came from all around to find out what all the commotion was about People came from all around to find out what all the commotion was about. They were amazed and thought it was marvelous that they were hearing people speaking in their own language, because they knew that the people in the room were all from Galilee and didn't know any other language except their own.

Some people were thrilled to be hearing about the wonderful works of God. Other people didn't understand and thought the people in the room were just drunk.

Peter stood up and started to preach to all the people standing outside. He explained that no one in the room was drunk and that what they were seeing and hearing was the power of the Holy Spirit.

Peter stood up and started to preach to all the people standing outside
He preached to them about some of the prophecies in the Old Testament.
He preached to them about the teachings of Jesus.
He preached that Jesus was truly the Son of God and they needed to accept Him.
He preached that they needed to repent of their sins and be baptized.
And he preached that if they turned away from their sins and accepted Jesus Christ, they too could receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

On that ONE DAY, THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE became believers in Jesus! HALLELUJAH!

On that day three thousand people became believers in JesusThey continued to meet together for meals, fellowship, and prayer, and many other amazing
miracles were done through the power of the Holy Ghost

They continued to meet together for meals, fellowship, and prayer, and many other amazing miracles were done through the power of the Holy Ghost!

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REMEMBER: The gift of the Holy Ghost is for EVERYONE!


THINK!

1. Why did Jesus' friends stay in Jerusalem?
2. What were the three signs of the Holy Spirit?
3. Who can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost?


A VERSE TO LEARN

“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38).


LET'S PRAY

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Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to take away
my sins, and thank You for sending the Holy Spirit
Who gives me power to witness for You.
In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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CAN YOU FIND THIS STORY IN THE BIBLE?
Acts 1:1-14 and Acts 2:1-41


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JUST FOR FUN

crayons

Beginner Coloring Page (online)
The Day of Pentecost (online)
Jesus Ascending Into Heaven (online)
Pentecost Coloring Page (online)

Action Bible Coloring Book
Coloring Through the Bible
Beginner's Bible Super-Duper Mighty Jumbo Coloring Book
Bible Stories Kids Love Coloring Book (ages 2 to 4)
Big Book of Bible Story Coloring Pages for Elementary Kids
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know, Coloring Book
My Bible Coloring Book
My Gospel Story by Colors--Activity Book
My Jumbo Bible Story Coloring Book
The Super-Sized Book of Bible Coloring & Art
The Super-Sized Book of Bible Verse Coloring Pages
Children's Bible Coloring Books


activities

Bible Verse Scramble Page 1 (online)
Bible Verse Scramble Page 2 (online)
Bible Verse Scramble Page 3 (online)
Jigsaw Puzzle (online)
The Crazy Streets of Jerusalem Maze (online)

Best Book of Bible Activities
Bible Puzzles: Word Search
Big Book Of Bible Puzzles
Big Book Of Bible Story Activity Pages V1
Bingo
Children's Activity Books
Children's Puzzles
Christian and educational toys
Crossword Books
Encyclopedia Of Bible Games For Children's Ministry
Games
Jumbo Bible Activity Book 4
Memory Verse Games for Kids
Sticker Books
The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry
The Super Sized Book of Bible Puzzles



Give Me Oil in my Lamp
singing birds

Give Me Oil In My Lamp (Cedarmont Music Download)
Pentecost Sunday School Song (online)
More and More People (online)
They Had to Wait (online)

100 Ways To Know God Loves Me & 100 Songs
100 Bible Stories 100 Bible Songs
Action Bible Songs
Bible Songs on CD
Bible Songs on DVD
150 All-Time Favorite Veggietunes
100 Singalong Bible Songs For Kids

Platinum Bible Collection of Classic Christian Songs on DVD
The Bible in a Minute (sing along)

25 Favorite Sunday School Songs
Children's Music


child reading a book

Coming of the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:1-41 (Arch Books)
Now What? For Kids Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Real Power for Kids: Knowing the Holy Spirit as Your Friend

Beginner's Bible
Beginner's Bible for Little Ones
Bible in Pictures For Toddlers
Bible stories
Children's Books
Early Reader's Bible
100 Bible Stories 100 Bible Songs w/2 CD
Pilgrim's Progress Comic
Spanish Children's Books

365 Activities For Kids:
A Bible Story And Activity For Each Day Of The Year


365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories
The Children's Illustrated Bible
The Picture Bible (also in Spanish)
The Preschooler's Bible
Toddler's Bible



crafts

Craft Ideas for Pentecost (online)
Easy Pentecost Art Craft (online)
Pentecost Twirlers and more (online)

Bible Crafts
Bible Crafts & More (Ages 3-6)
Bible Craft Videos (online)
Crafting the Word of God

Easy-to-Make Bible Crafts PDF for Kids
& Digital Album Download [PDF Download]


Encyclopedia Of Bible Crafts For Preschoolers
Hot Crafts for Cool Kids pdf download
Maker-ific WOWS! (ages 8-12): 54 Surprising Bible Crafts

More! Bible Crafts on a Shoe String Budget:
Paper Sacks & Cardboard Tubes

(Reproducible: Ages 5-10)

Puppet Crafts For Kids



CDs and DVDs

Acts of the Apostles DVD
Acts of the Apostles: The Day of Pentecost (online)
Pentecost for Kids: The Holy Spirit Comes (online)
Superbook: Holy Spirit Arrives (online)
The Day of Pentecost (online)

What's in the Bible: What Is the Bible?
Jesus Is the Good News


All the Shows, Volume 1: 1993-1999
Do You Wonder Why? (watch online)
God's Story from Creation to Eternity (listen & watch online)
Read and Share DVD Bible
The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum Kit
Bible story DVDs
Children's DVDs


TEACHER'S RESOURCES

Day of Pentecost Eikon Bible Art [Download]
Helping Kids Understand and Experience the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (online)
Holy Spirit - Resource Library for Children's Ministry (online)
How Is Wind Like the Holy Spirit? (online)
Now What? For Kids Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit - It's for Kids Too (online)

Free Bible story images
801 Questions Kids Ask About God
Absentee Postcards
African American Resources
Almost Every Answer for Practically Any Teacher
Bible for Children in 232 languages
Children's Ministry
Bible Memory Match Game
My Jumbo Bible Story Coloring Book
The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum Kit
Big Book of Bible Games
Bulletin Board helps
Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul
Children's Ministry Volunteers That Stick
Children's Sermon
Church Supplies
Closing Prayer

FREE materials to Bible schools, Bible colleges, seminaries,
churches, missionaries & individuals worldwide


52 Games That Teach The Bible
Free educational videos
God's Servants Teach Me

God's Wisdom for Little Boys:
Character-Building Fun from Proverbs


Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher
How To Lead a Child To Christ
King James Version Gift & Award Bibles

Leading Little Ones to God:
A Child's Book of Bible Teachings


Lord Teach Me To Pray For Kids
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
Memory Verse Resources
Object Talks
Opening Prayer
Parenting Resources
Pray & Play Bible for Young Children
Puppet Scripts
Review Activities for Bible Lessons
Seven Laws of the Learner
Spanish Resources
Sunday school resources
Sunday School Songs: Lyrics and Tunes (online)
Talking to God
Teachers' Reproducible Classroom Pages
Teaching Children Memory Verses Ages 4-5
Teaching Children To Pray Ages 4-5
Teaching to Change Lives
The Beginner's Bible Curriculum Kit

The Humongous Book of Bible Skits
for Children's Ministry


Vacation Bible School
What Every Sunday School Teacher Should Know

Children's resources


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