Described in the Acts of the Apostles Pentacost is also called "Whitsunday" meaning wit or wisdom.
According to the bible the experience was shared by all in the large crowd causing confusion and inspiring fear.
"When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language..Then how is it that each of us hears them in our own language...Amazed & perplexed , they asked one another, "what does this mean?" ..
Then the Apostle Peter, standing with the 11 apostles, spoke to the crowd. He explained that these strange events had been predicted by the prophet Joel, and that Jesus' coming had been prophesied by David. Peter explained that these events confirmed David's prophesied exalation of Jesus. Peter then exhorted his listeners to turn to Christ. About 3000 responded to Peter's sermon.
Holy Spirit
1- SOUND OF BLOWING WIND
a strong rushing wind was heard
before the fire descended from
Heaven.
2- TONGUES OF FIRE
The tongues represent a theophany (a visible manifestation of God.)
This is important to us in that it
represents the dynastic sucession
of power from Jesus to the Holy
Spirit who guides the believers.
3 - GLOSSOLIA/ XENOGLOSSIA
(speaking in tongues)
The people heard the aspostle
speak in their own language.
It was important in order to spread
the word of the Gospel. The Holy
Spirit acts as the translator so
ever person could hear the
message.