Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the profound connection between thanksgiving and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, urging his congregation to engage in heartfelt praise to God. He reflects on the historical significance of the day of Pentecost and how the united praises of the people led to God's presence filling the temple. M'Cheyne encourages believers to recognize God's goodness and mercy, and to unite their hearts in worship, as this is essential for experiencing the fullness of the Spirit. He warns that without genuine praise, one cannot expect to receive the blessings of God, and he calls for a deeper longing for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit among both believers and the unconverted. Ultimately, he desires a powerful movement of the Spirit that transforms lives and glorifies God.

Art Katz emphasizes the significance of the outpouring of the Spirit as prophesied by Joel, highlighting that it is a precursor to the ultimate fulfillment for Israel in the last days. He explains that while the Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost, it was merely a down-payment for a future, fuller outpouring upon all Jewish flesh. Katz warns against the arrogance of Gentile believers who misinterpret this prophecy as already fulfilled, urging humility and recognition of Israel's central role in God's redemptive plan. He stresses that the church must live with an awareness of its future and the coming of the King, as a church without a future becomes stagnant and loses its identity. Ultimately, Katz calls for a restoration of the understanding of the Spirit's gifts within the context of God's intentions for Israel and the church's role in that narrative.