Pentecost & Early Church

Peter called out two names. The room went quiet. Every head bowed low. Every mouth prayed hard. Then they cast lots and held their breath. The lot fell on Matthias! He stepped forward, heart pounding in his chest. Now he stood with the eleven. Twelve again.

A roar filled the house like a mighty wind! The believers grabbed each other. Then fire appeared above their heads — little flames dancing on every single one! The Holy Spirit rushed in. Words poured from their mouths in languages they had never learned. Not one of them could stop!

People from far away lands came running. What is that sound? They pushed in close and listened hard. Wait — that man is speaking my language! How can this be? Every face showed the same thing. Wide eyes. Open mouths. Wonder.

Acts 1:21