“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place” (Acts 2:1).[1] Pentecost—also called the Feast of Weeks—was one of the great pilgrimage festivals in first century Judaism. According to Mosaic Law (Leviticus 23:15–16; Deuteronomy 16:9–12), it was celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, following seven complete Sabbaths. Originally, Pentecost marked … Continue reading Pentecost: The Day Heaven Drew Near