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“He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.”
Acts 19:2 · KJV
What was John’s baptism preparing people for?
Paul explains that John baptized with a baptism of repentance and told people to believe in the One coming after him. Matthew records John contrasting his own ministry with the coming One who would baptize with the Holy Ghost. Acts 19 moves the conversation from what the men already knew to the Messiah to whom John had pointed.
What signs does Luke record?
The Holy Ghost comes upon them, and they speak in tongues and prophesy. Luke mentions about twelve men. The previous chapter tells of Apollos, who knew only John’s baptism and received fuller instruction from Priscilla and Aquila. Read the scenes together to see how listening and careful teaching can serve people who already know part of the story.
Ask the first question before giving the next answer
Read Acts 19:1–7 and identify the questions Paul asks before teaching. Use that order when someone seeks help understanding the Holy Spirit. Find out what they already understand about Jesus.
Read the Scripture passages
- Acts 19:2 · KJV
- Acts 18:24-28 · KJV
- Acts 19:1-10 · KJV
- Matthew 3:11-12 · KJV
- Acts 2:38-39 · KJV
