The Pentecost
This is the special event that Lutherans celebrate on Pentecost:
The day when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples.
The Holy Spirit gave the disciples this special ability on Pentecost:
The ability to speak different languages to preach the Word of God to all that wanted to hear.
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit in this specific book of the Bible:
In the Gospel of John.
Lutherans often use a specific color to represent Pentecost:
Red.
This is a special ceremony that is often celebrated with Pentecost in Lutheran churches:
Confirmation.
The disciples were waiting for someone during Pentecost:
They were waiting for a gift promised by Jesus, which was the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit helps people in this certain way:
It gives people strength to share their faith and help others.
A certain disciple gave a speech to the crowd on Pentecost:
The Apostle Peter.
The flames of fire over the disciples' heads at Pentecost meant something:
It showed that the Holy Spirit was with them.
This happens during the sacrament of Confirmation:
Confirmands affirm their faith and receive a special blessing.
During Pentecost, the disciples saw this coming down upon them:
Divided tongues as of fire appeared over them.
This is how Lutherans believe the Holy Spirit communicates with believers to guide them in their daily lives:
By speaking to their hearts and minds, helping them make choices that honor God.
In this book of the Bible, Peter quoted the prophet Joel, linking the events of Pentecost to the fulfillment of prophecy:
The Book of Acts.
People reacted in a certain way when the disciples spoke different languages at Pentecost:
They were very surprised and didn't understand how it was happening.
This sacrament usually follows Confirmation in Lutheran churches:
Holy Communion.
Pentecost happened this many days after Easter:
Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter.
Pentecost is important for Lutherans because it shows:
The Holy Spirit is an essential part of God's love and guidance for believers.
Pentecost is connected to another special day in the Bible:
The Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
Pentecost is known by another name that some Lutherans use:
The Birthday of the Church.
During Confirmation, individuals affirm their faith and receive a special blessing from:
The pastor.
The Pentecost took place in this city:
The Pentecost took place in the City of Jerusalem.
According to Lutheran teachings, this is the theological term for the Holy Spirit's ongoing work of transforming believers to become more like Christ:
Sanctification.
A prophet talked about God pouring out his Spirit, which happened on Pentecost:
The Prophet Joel.
Pentecost is important for the Christian church for this specific reason:
It's like the birthday of the church because it was when it started growing.
Baptism.