The Pentecost story reveals God's mission for humanity that contrasts with the Tower of Babel narrative. While at Babel people sought to stay together and make a name for themselves, Pentecost empowered believers to scatter with purpose, honoring the diversity of languages and cultures. The Holy Spirit fell collectively on believers, enabling them to speak in different languages—not to erase diversity but to celebrate it while unifying the message about Christ. This teaches us that Christian mission isn't about making everyone the same but about going out to the world while honoring cultural diversity, being empowered by the Spirit not just for personal spiritual experience but to join God's work in our communities.