Adventistische Schriften über: "How did the apostles pray before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit: kneeling or standing?"

The provided documents contain no explicit statement about whether the apostles prayed standing or kneeling immediately before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. However, it is reported that they remained in deep heartfelt seeking, unanimity, and supplication until the promised rushing from heaven filled the house where they were sitting. While Jesus himself is often depicted kneeling in prayer, the texts regarding the disciples at this specific moment primarily describe their inner posture of devotion and prayer.

The Unanimity of the Disciples in Prayer

»We should find our strength where the first disciples found theirs. “These all remained united in prayer and supplication.” “And suddenly there was a rushing from heaven like a mighty wind and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.” “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.”«

1 - Ellen Gould White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7 (7T 213.2)

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Preparation through Heartfelt Seeking and Prayer

»Obedient to the word of their Master, the disciples returned to Jerusalem and prayed for ten days for the fulfillment of God's promise. Those ten days were days of deep heartfelt seeking. The disciples set aside all disagreements that had existed among them and drew close together in Christian fellowship. ... At the end of the ten days the Lord fulfilled His promise through a wonderful outpouring of His Spirit. When they were “all united in one place” in prayer and supplication, the promised blessing came.«

2 - Ellen Gould White, In Heavenly Places (HP 333.3)

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