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Tongues At Pentecost | Reversing The Tower Of Babel

Shared on: May 17, 2021

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Pentecost Sunday brings focus to the Holy Spirit in a unique and reverent way. It was at Pentecost that all the nations gathered together and understood the Gospel as it was proclaimed in their language, thereby reversing the events of the Tower of Babel. It is an excellent opportunity to help your congregation understand this person of the Godhead and his role in our everyday lives as Christians.

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 16:8, Acts 20:16

Tags: Pentecost, Men, Angels, Fire, Babel, Language, Tongues (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

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