What events characterize Day of Pentecost as described in Acts 2?

• A. The Spirit descended as a dove.
• B. Jesus told the disciples to go to the city and wait; the Holy Spirit came upon them with flames above their heads; they began speaking in other languages, and people from many nations understood the words they spoke.
• C. The disciples argued among themselves.
• D. Peter and John performed miracles in the temple precincts.

Answer: (B)

Day of Pentecost centers on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the empowerment of believers to witness Jesus. In Acts 2, the Spirit comes with a sound like a rushing wind, and tongues of fire rest on each believer. They are filled with the Spirit and begin to speak in other languages, enabled by the Spirit. A diverse crowd from many nations hears them proclaiming God’s wonders in their own languages, astounding onlookers and opening the door for the gospel to go to all peoples. This moment also reflects Jesus’ instruction to wait in Jerusalem for the Father’s promise before beginning their public ministry. The other images—such as a dove descending, or events like arguing or temple miracles—belong to different moments in Scripture, not the Day of Pentecost itself.