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Followers gathered in prayer as a mighty wind filled the house and fire rested on each person. Empowered disciples spoke in new languages, prompting amazement and questions. Peter explained fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy, called people to repent and be baptized in Jesus’ name, and about 3,000 joined believers. The Holy Spirit’s power is illustrated through Peter healing a lame beggar at the temple gate.","55 The Birth of the Church  \nWritten by Edward Hughes [www.bibleforchildren.org](www.bibleforchildren.org) 55/60  \nEnglish Story Book  \nWhen Jesus died, His frightened followers hid themselves . After Jesus rose from the dead, He showed Himself to His disciples . Jesus was alive! But-Jesus planned to leave them, to go back to Heaven where He had always lived with God, His Father .  \nBefore He left, Jesus promised His followers He would send the Spirit of God to be their Comforter and Help (John 15:26) . The time was near! A few days after Jesus left, God the Holy Spirit came .  \nIt happened this way. About 120 followers of Jesus were praying together in a house . Suddenly, the house was filled with the sound of a rushing  \nmighty wind.  \nForked flames of fire rested upon each person . They were all filled with the Holy Spirit-just as Jesus promised!  \nOut in the streets, Jesus'followers spoke languages they had never learned. Foreigners visiting Jerusalem heard the disciples talk about the wonderful works of God in many languages . The visitors were amazed.“Whatever could this mean?” they  \nasked.“They are full of new wine,” others mocked.  \nBut Peter said,“These are not drunk ... this is what was spoken of by the prophet Joel ...” Peter then reminded them that many years before, God had promised the Holy Spirit would come to bless and help people .  \nPeter told the people they must turn away from their sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.“. . . and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,” Peter said. Around 3000 people obeyed. They joined the disciples as worshipers of Jesus . As time passed, more and more people were added to the church God started the day the Holy Spirit came .  \nThe Holy Spirit brought His power into the lives of God's people . One day, Peter and John went up to the temple together at the hour of prayer . A lame beggar sat outside the temple gate . He  \nasked Peter and John for money.  \nThen Peter said,“Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up. 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