The Holy Spirit Came
Acts 2
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
What did the disciples hear as the Holy Spirit came upon them? (a sound like a rushing wind, Acts 2:2)
What languages did the disciples preach the gospel in? (many languages; each listener heard his own language, Acts 2:6)
Which prophet did Peter quote to explain the miraculous events the Holy Spirit was causing? (Joel, Acts 2:16-21)
How can we receive the Holy Spirit?
Guide kids to think about the gospel and what it means to believe the gospel to be saved. Remind them that works cannot save us, and we must come to Jesus in faith. Help them see that all who repent and believe the gospel receive the Holy Spirit.
How has the Holy Spirit affected your life?
Guide kids to talk about ways they have seen the Spirit working in their lives or the lives of their family members who are saved. Help them think through the kinds of traits God said would mark a believer, such as love, kindness, faithfulness, and so forth.
Who can we tell about Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit?
Explain that with the Spirit’s power, we can tell everyone the gospel. Guide kids to think about specific people they can share the gospel with. Help them plan a time and a way to talk about Jesus, and encourage them to trust the Spirit for boldness.
Elementary Discussion Questions
How did the people know what Peter said was the truth?
Help kids recognize that the Holy Spirit is the One who helped the people realize what Peter was saying was true and that they needed to be saved.
How does the Holy Spirit help us carry out the Great Commission?
Help kids recognize that without the Holy Spirit, we could never carry out the Great Commission. God has given us the job of sharing the good news with everyone, but only the Holy Spirit can cause people to realize their sin and their need for the Savior.
How should believers live, knowing they have the Holy Spirit? Help kids recognize that believers can live boldly for the Lord because they have the power of the Holy Spirit within them. Believers have everything they need to serve the Lord and do His will for their lives.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Big Idea: God kept His promise to send the Holy Spirit.
Bible Verse to Memorize - His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence - 2 Peter 1:3
Practice Catechism
Question 6: How can we glorify God?
Answer: By loving him and by obeying his commands and law.
