Let the Fire Fall
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1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. 7 Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.” 12 So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “Whatever could this mean?” 13 Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.”
1. The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Law.
1. The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Law.
8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
There were three feast that the Israelites had to appear in Jerusalem for.
There were three feast that the Israelites had to appear in Jerusalem for.
Passover- the feast of unleavened Bread.
Passover- the feast of unleavened Bread.
Pentecost-Shavuot celebrated in the summer.
Pentecost-Shavuot celebrated in the summer.
The festival of booths or tabernacle Sukkot.
The festival of booths or tabernacle Sukkot.
Israel celebrated Pentecost by waving two Barley loaves before the Lord in the temple and by the people of God giving a free-will offering. This offering thanks God for the prosperity He has given us after bringing us out of bondage.
Israel celebrated Pentecost by waving two Barley loaves before the Lord in the temple and by the people of God giving a free-will offering. This offering thanks God for the prosperity He has given us after bringing us out of bondage.
We will allow you to give a second offering today if you feel so led.
2. Jesus promised that He would not leave us orphans.
2. Jesus promised that He would not leave us orphans.
15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.
17 Then some of His disciples said among themselves, “What is this that He says to us, ‘A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me’; and, ‘because I go to the Father’?”
4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
3. The Holy Spirit came to the Church to witness and work.
3. The Holy Spirit came to the Church to witness and work.
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
