Pentecost and the First Church
Acts 1–2
11 profiles tagged Pentecost and the First Church.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Joel, Son of Pethuel
Prophet who predicted the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the Day of the LORD
Joel was a prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose message focused on the 'Day of the LORD' and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah
Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness
An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.
Joseph called Barsabbas
disciple who was nominated alongside Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot
A prominent early disciple nominated alongside Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles following the ascension of Jesus Christ.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Judas Iscariot, Betrayer of Jesus
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus who famously betrayed him to the Jewish authorities for thirty pieces of silver.
Matthias
Successor to Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles
The disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles following the ascension of Jesus Christ.
Parthians
Jewish pilgrims from the East who witnessed the miracle of Pentecost
Jewish pilgrims and proselytes from the Parthian Empire who witnessed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.