Readings, May 27, 2007

Acts
Chapter 2 1 1 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. 2 And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, 2and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, 3 which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. 5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. 6 At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 They were astounded, and in amazement they asked, "Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how does each of us hear them in his own native language? 9 We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as well as travelers from Rome, 11 both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God."

1 Corinthians
Chapter 12 3 Therefore, I tell you that nobody speaking by the spirit of God says, "Jesus be accursed." And no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the holy Spirit. 4 1 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; 5 there are different forms of service but the same Lord; 6 there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. 7 To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. 12 2 As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.

John
Chapter 20 19 1 2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. 3 The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 4 (Jesus) said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." 22 5 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the holy Spirit. 23 6 Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained."

Catholic Fundamentalism Interpretation

The Holy Wireless Connector made His appearance in wind and fire.  Or, the wind and fire were always there, but suddenly visible.

The Holy Wireless Connector connected them with all men and languages, showing His power to reprogram their minds.

Even those outside the place could hear them speaking in their own language, and they were amazed.

The Galileans were speaking to people from all over the world, showing the immensity of The Program.

All are able to understand.  Most of these peoples were descended from Shem, but the Arabs were able to hear, as well.

The Holy Wireless Connector would not communicate any curse of Jesus.  On the other hand, The Holy Wireless Connector is the only power that can lead one to say "Jesus is Lord."

The Holy Wireless Connector gives different gifts, provides different kinds of services and works, but The Programmer produces all of them in everyone.

Each person is has part of him activated by The Holy Wireless Connector for some benefit.

We are each part of a larger body, and were baptized into it and are filled with the power of The Holy Wireless Connector.

The believers had locked themselves away from those trying to maintain a monopoly of the earlier cash flows.  Jesus (The Program, in perfect, loving, human form) appeared in their midst.  "Peace be with you.", He said, and showed them His hands and side.

The disciples rejoiced, and were told again, "Peace be with you.  As The Programmer has sent me, so i send you.", and he breathed on them and said, "Receive The Holy Wireless Connector.  You have the power to overwrite error in the free-will programs.  If you overwrite, they will again function properly.  If you do not overwrite their errors, they are stuck with them."