Pentecost: Where Mt Sinai and Mt Zion Intersect

Yesterday was Pentecost, but I want to linger there for just a moment because there is one more fascinating thing I want you to see. Pentecost is the Christian commemoration of the giving of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. The same day is known as Shavuot to Jews, and represents the …

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Pentecost: Giving of the Torah, Coming of the Holy Spirit and Birth of the Church

Jews and Christians share a very significant day today. For Jews, it is Shavuot (Feast of Weeks); for Christians, it is Pentecost. Both are rooted in Biblical significance and are foundational to our belief systems. Shavuot is the fourth of seven major Jewish feasts described in Leviticus 23. Following Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and …

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Are You Ready to Make the Main Thing the Main Thing?

I'm on board with this...how about you? https://youtu.be/Zmituyi49To Christian friends, it is time for us to narrow our focus to what really matters. Rather than rants about politicians, vaccines or other events of the day, let's move every conversation toward the truth of God's Word. Not only does our hope rest there, but the hope …

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Looking Toward Pentecost: Jesus’ Final Appearance

Welcome back Bible students! Turn on your imagination and think of what it would have been like to be present at Jesus' last appearance before His ascension into heaven. We're going there today, and God is inviting you to step into His Story! If you're just joining us, welcome! You may want to catch up …

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