About this story
Fifty days after the resurrection, Jesus'' followers are gathered in an upper room in Jerusalem. They have been praying together for over a week. Suddenly there is a sound like a violent rushing wind. Tongues of fire rest on each of them, and they begin to speak in languages they have never learned. Outside, pilgrims from all over the Roman world hear their own native languages being spoken — Parthian, Median, Egyptian, Roman, Arabic. Peter, who weeks earlier had denied even knowing Jesus, stands up and preaches the most important sermon of his life. Three thousand people are baptized that day. The Church is born. This comic captures the day the Holy Spirit arrived and the gospel began moving outward into every nation.
Meet the cast
The characters in Pentecost. Tap any face to read about who they are across the Bible Heroes library.
Peter
chief apostleThe leader of the apostles, Peter preaches boldly to the crowd, explaining the events of Pentecost and calling people to repentance and baptism.
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John
beloved discipleThe youngest apostle, John witnesses the coming of the Holy Spirit and joins the others in speaking in tongues, proclaiming God's mighty works.
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Mary
mother of JesusMary, the mother of Jesus, is present among the disciples in the upper room, praying and witnessing the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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The Disciples
the gathered disciplesThe gathered followers of Jesus, waiting in prayer in the upper room. They are filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues, and share the good news with the crowd.
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Where this happens
The places that anchor Pentecost. Tap any tile to see every Bible Heroes comic set in that place.
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