To encourage people that the Holy Spirit will guide them through life, as Jesus promised His first followers. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth, who is none other than God Himself, making known to us Jesus and the Father's words.
To teach that at Pentecost the Holy Spirit was given to the disciples, equipping them with power to follow Jesus. The Holy Spirit continues to be given to Jesus' disciples today for the same reason.
Theme
Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Power, Discipleship
Biblical References:
John 14:8-17, Acts 2:1-21, 1:8, Matthew 5:14, 28:19-20, Luke 11:13
To celebrate the first coming of the Holy Spirit and to teach that the Holy Spirit came: 1) as Jesus promised, 2) to equip followers of Jesus with power to live for Him and to be His witnesses and 3) to bring the presence of God to be with us always.
