i. It is distinctive of the present Holy Spirit dispensation and it began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2:1-4.
ii. It is not to be bought with money or learnt.
B. However, we need to distinguish between the two. While every believer is expected to speak in an unknown tongue (Acts 19:1-6) not all may receive the gift of diverse kinds of tongues (1 Cor. 12;10).
i. While every believer is expected to speak in an unknown tongue (Acts 19:1-6) not all may receive the gift of diverse kinds of tongues (1 Cor. 12:10). Note that both can take place simultaneously for some believers, as happened to the disciples on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4-12).
ii. When a believer speaks in an unknown tongue, he speaks mysteries (unto God) which cannot be understood by men (1 Cor. 14;2), however, God can speak through one with the gift of diverse kinds of tongues to men with interpretations where necessary (Acts 2:4-6).
iii. Speaking in an unknown tongue is for self-edification (1 Cor. 14:4) while diverse kinds of tongues (when interpreted) edify the church or those around (Acts 2:7-10).
CLASS ACTIVIty 1: Why do you think some people mock those who speak in unknown tongues according to Acts 2:13?
Lesson Outline 2: Benefits Of Speaking In Unknown Tongues
The following are some of the benefits of speaking in unknown tongues:
It improves a believer’s prayer life: Supernatural ability to communicate with God effectively and intercede for others well (Romans 8:26; 1 Cor. 14:2).
Self-edification: It stirs up a believer’s faith (1 Cor. 14:4; Jude 20).
It is a means of yielding our tongue to God. No man can tame the tongue but God (James 3:8). By the Holy Spirit, the whole body can change, including the tongue.
It is a weapon of spiritual warfare (1 Cor. 14:2).
It assists believers to sing, praise and give thanks to God (1 Cor. 14:15).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How can speaking in an unknown tongue help believers to witness for Christ according to Acts 1:8?
SUMMARY
Speaking in an unknown tongue and in diverse tongues edify the speaker and the church respectively.
CONCLUSION
Speaking in an unknown tongue is a fulfilment of the promise of God and it is for all believers who would just desire it but fully tap into the benefits irrespective of their church denominations, tribe or nations.
EVALUATION
Differentiate between speaking in an unknown tongue and the gift of diverse kinds of tongues.
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, baptise me afresh with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
ASSIGNMENT
Identify and write five (5) differences between speaking in an unknown tongue and the gift of a diverse kind of tongue (2×5=10 Marks).
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