Hundreds See Him Prior to Pentecost - Conclusion

 The apostles return to Jerusalem. During the following days, they gather with other disciples, including "Mary the mother of Jesus and . . . his brothers." (Acts 1:14) This group persist in prayer. One subject of prayer is the choosing of a disciple to replace Judas Iscariot adn thus restore the aposticl number to 12.  (Matthew 19:28) They want a disciple who has witnessed Jesus' activities and his resurrection. For the last time mentioned in the Bible, lots are cast to determine God's will. (Psalm 109:8; Proverbs 16:33)  Matthias, who may have been one of the 70 whom Jesus sent out, is selected and "counted along with the 11 apostles." - ACTS 1:26.

Ten days after Jesus ascended to heaven, the Jewish Festival of Pentecost 33 C.E. takes place. About 120 of the disciples are assembled in an upper room in Jerusalem.  Suddenly, a noise just like that of a rushing stiff breeze fills the whole house.  Tongues as if of fire become visible, one upon each of those present. The disciples all begin to speak in different laguages,  This is the outpouring of the holy spirit that Jesus promised! - JOHN 14:26. 

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