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Pentecost: The Spirit Comes

The Holy Spirit: Our Helper

Day 143of 180
Week 29of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how the Holy Spirit empowered the early disciples

2

Describe the events of Pentecost from Acts 2

3

Recognize the Holy Spirit's role in spreading the Gospel

Acts 2:1-4

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a violent wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Acts 2:1-4 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's supernatural empowerment through the Holy Spirit

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Red and orange tissue paper
  • White cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • BibleMouse Printables Library flame template

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap previous lesson about Jesus promising the Holy Spirit

💭 Review Question: What did Jesus tell His disciples about the Helper who was coming?
2Teaching (8 min)

Narrative exploration of Pentecost using BibleMouse storytelling approach

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Disciples were waiting in Jerusalem
  • Sudden sound of rushing wind
  • Tongues of fire appeared
  • Disciples spoke in different languages
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the disciples felt?
  • Why was the Holy Spirit's arrival important?
3Activity: Pentecost Flame Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a visual representation of the Holy Spirit's arrival

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace flame template onto cardstock
  2. Cut out flame shape
  3. Tear tissue paper into small pieces
  4. Glue tissue paper onto flame
  5. Write 'Holy Spirit' in center
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut flame shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add Scripture verse to flame artwork

4Closing (3 min)

Recap key points about Pentecost

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special thing happened to the disciples?
  • How did the Holy Spirit help them?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending the Holy Spirit to help us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about what the Holy Spirit does

John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 14:26 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Holy Spirit Wind Game: Children pass a balloon while reciting the verse, trying not to let it touch the ground

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Pentecost occurred 50 days after Passover, marking the birth of the Christian church

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic storytelling to engage child's imagination
  • Encourage questions about the Holy Spirit
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find supernatural events confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's curiosity and wonder about God's power

Extension Activities

  • Research languages spoken on Pentecost
  • Act out the Pentecost story as a family drama

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