The Bible, King James version, Book 44: Acts

The narrative picks up right after the final moments of the teacher’s earthly journey, as his closest companions gather in an upper room, wrestling with loss and longing. They witness a dramatic ascent into the heavens, hear a promise of an unseen visitor, and confront the urgent question of whether the promised kingdom will ever return. In response, they are told that a new kind of empowerment will arrive—not through worldly authority but through a divine presence that will enable them to speak boldly.

When the promised visitor finally arrives, the followers experience an astonishing outpouring—a sound like a rushing wind and tongues of fire that ignite each heart. Suddenly they begin speaking in languages strangers understand, drawing crowds from every corner of the city who are both amazed and bewildered. The scene sets the stage for a rapidly expanding community, as the empowered few step out to share their witness far beyond the walls that once confined them.