Micah J. Sturm

The followers of the risen Christ had been in a ten day prayer meeting. Luke records the event in Acts 2 as it happened on the Day of Pentecost.

I am persuaded that this is the pattern for every believer in living out the biblical call to holiness/ entire sanctification. In fact, it’s actually a miracle of grace—so we all can receive straight A’s!

I. ARRIVAL (2:1)

Jesus told the believers to “wait” and they did. The arrival of the Promise will come to open hearts!

II. ALL TOGETHER (2:1)

The believers were on the same page/ in unity/ oneness with each other.

Divisions disappeared in the desire to be all His!

III. ACT OF GOD (2:2-11)

“suddenly” = in a moment

“from heaven” = not manufactured or manipulated by us, but a work of God

IV. AUTHORITY (2:14)

Peter comes in the authority of the Spirit preaching the Scriptures—holy boldness!

V. ADORATION (2:22)

Everything in holy living is about Jesus!

VI. ACTIVITY (2:32)

“we are ALL witnesses” = everybody serves in some way to advance the gospel

VII. APPEAL (2:40)

Holiness is evangelistic! A concern for those who have not yet believed overwhelms us!

VIII. ATMOSPHERE (2:43)

The atmosphere of holiness is “awe” and worship!

IX. ADDITIONS (2:47)

Daily adding to their number…holiness may actually be the key to it all!

X. ATTITUDE (2:42)

“They DEVOTED themselves…”

May God grant us a personal Pentecost…that cleanses the heart and enables us to live this kind of life!

“Faithful is he who calls you and he will do it!”

(1 Thessalonians 5:24).