Pentecost Resource Kit 2018

Pentecost Prayers in Multiple Languages (with English translations)

Celebrate the Holy Spirit’s enabling people to hear the gospel in their own language by using one or several of these prayers, in 20 languages other than English, in your Pentecost worship service.

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Babel Undone

The Rev. Dr. Steven Tuell, James A. Kelso Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, shares his insights on Pentecost’s undoing of the confusion at Babel for your use as the basis for a sermon, adult Sunday school class, or Bible study.

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Holy Pentecost: Water, Light, and Living Words

Consider basing your Pentecost sermon, Sunday school lesson, or small group discussion on Dr. Edith Humphrey’s study showing Pentecost as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

In this 19-minute podcast, Dr. Edith Humphrey, William F. Orr Professor of New Testament, explores the pairing of John 7:37-52; 8:12 and Acts 2:1-11 to show Jesus’ promise and the fulfillment of his words. She goes on to consider how Pentecost, a multi-sensory event, was the undoing of the confusion of Babel and the fulfillment of the words of Amos and Ezekiel, not only for Israel, but also for the whole human race.

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For a written version of Dr. Humphrey’s talk, with the same title, see her blog post.

Deeper into the Truth

Let this sermon by Board Member the Rev. Dr. David Hosick ’76 guide your thinking about Jesus as the truth and growing in God’s truth through the guidance of the Holy Spirit—God’s gift to us on Pentecost.

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Notes on Pentecost for Preaching and Teaching

These thoughtful background notes on Pentecost from retired Director of Continuing Education the Rev. Dr. Jim Davison ’69 provide a practical and biblical basis for a Bible study, Sunday school lesson, or sermon.

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Total Commitment: A Communion Meditation for Pentecost

Use this Communion meditation by President Emeritus Sam Calian to inspire your congregation or gathering to total commitment to Christ.

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Hymns and Songs for Pentecost

Wondering what hymn or song you should use in your Pentecost service? Consider these suggested from the Rev. Kendra Buckwalter Smith ’12/’13, director of the worship program.

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Pentecost Quiz

Use this quiz to test your knowledge about Pentecost—and to learn more about it!

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Pentecost Activities for Kids

Consider incorporating these child-friendly activities, created by the Rev. Dr. Anita Stuart-Steva ’04/’13, in your Pentecost worship service or as your Pentecost children’s “sermon.”

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Other Pentecost Resources

Access additional Pentecost resources on our Seasonal Resources - Pentecost page.

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