The Day of Pentecost It is hard for us to look back at it, two thousand years later, and understand what a big deal Jesus’ coming was to the world. It is easier to read the gospel accounts and imagine Jesus with his band of twelve slightly goofy sidekicks traipsing around Jerusalem and the surrounding …
If you’re familiar with the Lutheran hymnal, the section for Pentecost has the word “Come” in almost every hymn title. Why do we repeatedly ask the Holy Spirit to come? It is because He is the bearer of Truth along with being our Helper, Intercessor and Consoler. This important role reveals the mercies of God …
Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit began teaching people’s hearts about Christ and His resurrection. This is what allowed the apostles to go from hiding fearfully to preaching boldly. Their hearts were changed with this, and thus it marks the founding of the visible Christian church. This is the Kingdom of God. Come, Holy Spirit! …