And Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, Was Present There Filling Their Midst

Compiled by Rick McKinney, Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026

John the Baptist said that Jesus would be the one who would baptize in the Holy Spirit.

Jesus breathed upon his disciples and said, “Peace be with you. Receive the Holy Spirit.”

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there filling their midst.

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there in their midst.

A sound like a wind from heaven filled the whole house where they were sitting.

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there in their midst.

They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and rested on each of them.

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there filling their midst.

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with different tongues,

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there filling their midst.

A crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language.

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there in their midst.

Peter preached Jesus to them and said repent and be baptized and you will receive the promised Holy Spirit.

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there filling their midst.

Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there filling their midst.

At the house of Cornelius, the Centurian, Peter again preached Jesus to those gathered.

And, Jesus, the Spirit Baptizer, was present there filling their midst.

And so it was when Ananias preached to St. Paul and St. Paul to the Ephesians. and down through the ages for as Peter proclaimed, “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”