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1.7 Celebrating Pentecost To know what happened at the ascension To know what happened at Pentecost To understand why the Holy Spirit is so important for Christians today

Jesus Jesus’ mission on earth lasted around thirty three years. We know very little about the first 30 years as he appeared to live more or less like an ordinary man. He was probably a a carpenter like his (step) father Joseph. Most of what we know about Jesus happened in the last three years of his life. Jesus spent this time teaching people the good news, healing and performing miracles. At the end of his ministry he was killed on the cross. He rose again on Easter Sunday and appeared to a lot of people for the next 40 days. At the end of this time he ascended directly to heaven.

The Ascension After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.     4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.     5 For John baptised with water, but in a few days you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.     6 So when they met together, they asked him, Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?     7 He said to them: It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.     8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.     9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.     10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.     11 Men of Galilee, they said, why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.

Wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit arrives Wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit arrives. He will give you power to be my witness and to spread the good news

God the Source Briefly summarise what happened at the ascension. How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus finally left them on their own. Explain your answer. “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and to the ends of the earth."

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The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost   1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.  5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs-we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"   13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine.[b]" Peter Addresses the Crowd   14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning!

Drama In groups you will be making and performing a drama telling what happened at the ascension and Pentecost. Time- you have the rest of this lesson and all of next lesson to complete your drama. You will perform them next week in class. Objectives Explain what happened at the ascension Explain what happened at Pentecost Explain what happened next It must be accurate It must be entertaining It must be easy to understand

Pentecost Jesus ascended to heaven and told the disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them with the mission. After Jesus had left them the disciples were frightened and hiding in a house. The house filled with wind and fire settled on the disciple’s heads. They ran outside and started telling everyone about what Jesus had taught. They spoke in different languages, it was a miracle Some people thought they were drunk but it was only nine in the morning Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the disciples spread the message throughout the world. Use the summary above to help you write and perform a drama telling the story of the ascension and Pentecost and what happened next.

Pentecost Jesus ascended to heaven and told the disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them with the mission. After Jesus had left them the disciples were frightened and hiding in a house. The house filled with wind and fire settled on the disciple’s heads. They ran outside and started telling everyone about what Jesus had taught. They spoke in different languages, it was a miracle Some people thought they were drunk but it was only nine in the morning Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the disciples spread the message throughout the world. Use the summary above to help you write and perform a drama telling the story of the ascension and Pentecost and what happened next.

The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost   1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.  5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs-we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"   13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine.[b]" Peter Addresses the Crowd   14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning!