Ep 375 – Acts 2:5-13

When God shows up, He always makes an impact and leaves an impression. In the Old Testament, His appearance typically left people face down in the dirt, quivering in fear. When His presence was announced with smoke, thunder and lightning on Mount Sinai, the people of Israel begged Moses to speak to God, so they wouldn't have to. They were petrified. God's presence is powerful and palpable. It's impossible to ignore. So, when the Spirit of God showed up at Pentecost, it was spectacular and memorable. There were flames of fire. There were Galilean disciples speaking in foreign tongues. There was the ear-splitting sound of rushing wind. And those in attendance were left bewildered, amazed and perplexed. They weren't sure what had happened, but there was no question that something incredible had just taken place. In verses 5-13 of Acts 2, Luke records the reactions of the people as they witnessed the supernatural display of the Spirit's indwelling presence in the disciples. They were stunned. They were left scratching their heads in wonder. Some expressed their disbelief with questions. Others tried to write off what they had seen with human explanations. But there was no denying that something incredible had just taken place.