The Holy Spirit did not descend and come into them; he was ‘poured out’ upon them, just as Joel had prophesied. The Spirit was given in such measure that each of the disciples was completely transformed. Before that incident, they were scared stiff and afraid to admit their adherence to Christ for fear of being arrested and hung on a cross as he had been; but then the Holy Spirit came upon them with such a mighty force that they were no longer afraid. Instead, they were filled with boldness and given