Published by Vince Baker Ministries · Scripture references link to the KJV
Read the promise before the event
In Acts 1 Jesus promises power for witness. In Acts 2 the sound, tongues like fire, and speech draw a crowd in Jerusalem. Peter explains the event through Joel and then preaches the death, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus. The signs direct attention to that message.
Look at the rest of the chapter
Acts reports that about three thousand were added, then describes teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, prayer, and generosity. These daily practices are part of Luke’s account of the Spirit’s work. The story goes from a striking morning to a community learning how to live together.
Read it in two sittings
Read Acts 2:1–21 first and trace what the crowd heard. Later read verses 22–47 and trace what Peter says and what people did afterward. Write one practice your community could strengthen.
Read the Scripture passages
- Acts 1:4-8 · KJV
- Acts 2:1-47 · KJV
- Joel 2:28-32 · KJV
