Shavuot/Pentecost
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Was nosing around the Calender and realised that the coming 2-3 Jun as according the Jews in Singapore will be the day they celebrate Shavuoth (aka Feast of weeks, Lev 23:15-22), which is also the 50th day after the Passover celebration.
Just find this interesting to share...
http://www.karaite-korner.org/shavuot.shtml
What is the significant of this to us? cause it is also on this day the Holy Spirit is given to all believers (Acts 2). Also since we all know this is one of the feasts ordain by God to the Jews to keep, though we as Gentile believers do not have the obligation to participate in them, nevertheless, its still a good thing to have an understanding of them, reason is simply this, in understanding them (Jewish feasts/traditions), it aid us in getting a better understanding in the of the context/term in which the OT teachings is being set.
Lets make this a thread with meaningful discussion and peaceful sharing, shall we?
God bless. -
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today marks the day of pentecost when the Holy Spirit was first given to the believers. the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
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As believers we believe in the bible and it does contain 66 books and all these books do pertain to us as believers in the God of Israel. In God's Kingdom as in any country, there is only one set of laws. What applies to one citizen applies to the other in the same kingdom or country. Since we have been adopted into God's Kingdom and we are now His children, and are part of His Kingdom, all the laws of that Kingdom apply to us.Originally posted by vince69:Was nosing around the Calender and realised that the coming 2-3 Jun as according the Jews in Singapore will be the day they celebrate Shavuoth (aka Feast of weeks, Lev 23:15-22), which is also the 50th day after the Passover celebration.
Just find this interesting to share...
http://www.karaite-korner.org/shavuot.shtml
What is the significant of this to us? cause it is also on this day the Holy Spirit is given to all believers (Acts 2). Also since we all know this is one of the feasts ordain by God to the Jews to keep, though we as Gentile believers do not have the obligation to participate in them, nevertheless, its still a good thing to have an understanding of them, reason is simply this, in understanding them (Jewish feasts/traditions), it aid us in getting a better understanding in the of the context/term in which the OT teachings is being set.
Lets make this a thread with meaningful discussion and peaceful sharing, shall we?
God bless.
In Christ there is neither Jew or gentile, therefore there should not be a segregation of what is Jewish and what is not Jewish, but what is of God. The feasts of God were instituted as feasts forever till the end of time. Therefore we still have to keep these feasts in obedience to the Lord. -
ok, thought there is a different, cause not all Jews are saved yet (as in accepted the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ) thats why I mention them separately.Originally posted by breytonhartge:As believers we believe in the bible and it does contain 66 books and all these books do pertain to us as believers in the God of Israel. In God's Kingdom as in any country, there is only one set of laws. What applies to one citizen applies to the other in the same kingdom or country. Since we have been adopted into God's Kingdom and we are now His children, and are part of His Kingdom, all the laws of that Kingdom apply to us.
In Christ there is neither Jew or gentile, therefore there should not be a segregation of what is Jewish and what is not Jewish, but what is of God. The feasts of God were instituted as feasts forever till the end of time. Therefore we still have to keep these feasts in obedience to the Lord.
also thought that Christ had fulfilled all these requirements already (including the keeping of feast), and this current one is in my humble opinion had been overshadowed by the Penetcost which is the urshering in of the Holy Spirit into the lifes of the believers.
nevertheless, its good to have an understanding of them as ultmately they are still pointing us to God.
ok, enought said, can share how this feast of weeks (Shavuoth) is being celebrated in current times?
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Overview to Pentecost
by Todd Elder
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In the Scriptures, there is little that compares with the the day known as Pentecost (Shavu'ot). In it we can historically see the One Most High acting in two different ways to make a group of people His own.
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This festival goes by many names and each one shows a different aspect of it. It can be called the Feast of Weeks which represents the 50 day count (7 weeks plus a day) from the wave sheaf offering that helps one arrive at this day on the calendar. It is also known as a Feast of Harvest because it represents the beginning of the wheat harvest for Israel. It is also known in Jewish tradition as the Festival of the Giving of the Torah because on this day the 10 commandments were spoken on Mt. Sinai.
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In the Old Testament Scriptures we read of the Israelites who were recently taken from Egypt and whom have been led to Mt. Sinai. In the scriptural celebration of the day there are not many things to be done. It is considered to be a day of rest when no work should be done. This is also a pilgrimage festival where the men are to go to Jerusalem and offer a freewill offering. A special event of the day is the two loaves of wheat bread that are to be waved before the altar. Many possible explanations exist for what these loaves represent (Jew and gentile, the two witnesses, sinners with leaven in their lives, etc). It is interesting to note that these two loaves were huge. I do not know the exact shape, but they were approximately 12 x 21 x 3 inches in size. In Jewish tradition, it is customary to eat a dairy meal on this day as a reminder of their journey to a land flowing with milk and honey.
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Perhaps the most important event of this day was the first time it was observed there at Mt. Sinai. It was at this time that YHVH came to the people of Israel (in the smoke on the mountain) and made a covenant with the Nation of Israel thereby making them His people. The importance of this covenant is witnessed throughout the Scriptures as the history of the Nation of Israel unfolds even into our very age. On a side note, about 3000 people died at Mt. Sinai due to disobedience ... YHVH is a jealous Mighty One and does not take His covenant lightly.
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Yet this day has another great significance. About 1500 years later, the Spirit was sent down and a new age began. It is important to realize that it was Messiah Yahshua Himself who sent the Spirit as our Guide and Comforter. What a job the Spirit has done. We are helped continually by the Spirit in our prayeers and in our works and in our lives. The greatest work of all is summarized in the little statement that those who have the Spirit within them are Sons of Elohim. If you don't mind a suggestion, take some time to pray and reflect on that. Going back to the side note from above, is it any coincidence that on the day of Pentecost about 3,000 people were saved?
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This day has had great meaning in our lives. On it we first received the covenant which makes us a people that belong to YHVH. Later, on this same day, we received His Spirit which makes us Sons of YHVH. We should be thanking Him for all He has done for us, not just on this day but throughout the year. But as this particular day approaches, it would be good for each of us to ask what we are willing to do or give back in return. It is time for a freewill offering, what shall we give?
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Thanks for the sharing, will definitely take time to reflect on this.
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most welcome..
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Was the law given at pentecost during Moses' time? Like how the Holy Spirit was given during NT church times? Thanks.
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Send forth Your Spirit, O Lord
And renew the face of the earth
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the law was given 430 years later after Abraham's time more or less.Originally posted by Raptured:Was the law given at pentecost during Moses' time? Like how the Holy Spirit was given during NT church times? Thanks.
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Can anyone tell me where to find evidence outside the New Testament, such as any ancient Jewish writings concerning the miracles that occurred on that Pentecost day back in 33 A.D.?
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Catholic resources should be a good starting point if you really want to search. i'll ask a few friends of mine to see whether they know any of these sourcesOriginally posted by Palisade:Can anyone tell me where to find evidence outside the New Testament, such as any ancient Jewish writings concerning the miracles that occurred on that Pentecost day back in 33 A.D.?