C4.5 - Pentecost Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pentecost? [2]
A
- The celebration of the day the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles
- and gave them courage and the ability to preach
2
Q
How many Apostles were there? [1]
A
12
3
Q
What is Pentecost seen as the birth of the and why? [2]
A
- birth of the Christian Church
- because the Apostles began spreading Jesus’ message to the world
4
Q
What are the Key Events in the story of Pentecost? [3]
A
- tongues of fire
- rush of wind
- speaking in tongues
5
Q
What does the tongues of fire symbolise? [1]
A
symbolising God’s presence
6
Q
What does the rush of wind symbolise? [1]
A
symbolises the power of the Holy Spirit
7
Q
What does the speaking in tongues symbolise? [1]
A
symbolises allowing the Apostles to preach to people of all nations
8
Q
What are some Pentecost customs? [2]
A
- wearing red
- kneeling prayers services
9
Q
What does wearing red symbolise? [1]
A
the fire of the Holy Spirit
10
Q
What is Kneeling Prayers? [1]
A
Christians kneel to pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance
11
Q
What are the religious reasons for celebrating Pentecost? [2]
A
- commemorates the fulfilment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit
- symbolises God’s empowerment of His followers to continue Jesus’ work on Earth
