Thur. 13/3/2014
Quarter’s Theme: THE HOLY SPIRIT
Unit 1 Theme: Experiential Encounter With The Holy Spirit (Lessons 1-3)
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16/3/2014 LESSON 3
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 70, 80
Devotional Reading: JOHN 7:37-38
Topic For Adults
THE PROMISE IS FOR YOU
Topic For Youths
THE PROMISE IS FOR YOU
Scripture Lesson
ACTS 2:1-4, 38-39; 8:17;
JOHN 7:37-39
Memory verse: Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:3-4) NKJV
DAILY BIBLE READING
They Laid Their Hands On Them
Acts 8:12-17
Immediately the persecution arose, the disciples were scattered everywhere. But because of the Holy Spirit power they had received, they were preaching wherever they went. Philip preached in Samaria and many people’s hearts were won for Christ and they had water baptism. When the other apostles in Jerusalem heard the news, they sent Peter and John to go and encourage them. When they got there and discovered they were yet to receive the Holy Spirit, they prayed for them and laid hands on the people and they received the Holy Spirit. If the ministers are led, believers can also receive the Holy Spirit through laying of hands of Spirit-filled ministers of God. They can still receive Him without laying of hands as seen on the day of Pentecost and in Cornelius’ house.
Point of Emphasis: Water baptism is not enough, you also need Holy Spirit baptism.
Prayer Point: Lord, lay Your hands on me for Holy Spirit baptism.
French
JEUDI 13/03/2014
ILS LEUR IMPOSAIENT LES MAINS
ACTES 8:12-17
Dès que la persécution survint, les disciples furent dispersés partout. Mais compte tenu de la puissance du Saint-Esprit qu’ils avaient tous reçue, ils prêchaient (la parole de Dieu) partout où ils allaient. Philippe prêcha en Samarie et plusieurs âmes furent gagnées à Christ et reçurent le baptême d’eau. Lorsque les autres apôtres qui étaient à Jérusalem apprirent la nouvelle, ils dépêchèrent Pierre et Jean pour aller les encourager. Une fois là, ils constatèrent qu’ils n’avaient pas encore reçu le Saint-Esprit. Ils prièrent pour eux et leur imposèrent les mains et ils reçurent le Saint-Esprit. Si les ministres sont inspirés, les croyants peuvent aussi recevoir le Saint-Esprit à travers l’imposition des mains des ministres de Dieu remplis de l’Esprit. Ils peuvent aussi le recevoir sans l’imposition des mains comme c’était le cas le jour de la Pentecôte et chez Corneille.
Point essentiel : Le baptême d’eau ne suffit pas, tu as aussi besoin du baptême du Saint-Esprit.
Axe de prière : Seigneur, impose-moi tes mains pour le baptême du Saint-Esprit.