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Celebrate Pentecost Sunday 2026 with Pastor Casey Olsen's message, The Harvest of Pentecost, as we explore Acts 1 and Acts 2 and discover the powerful meaning behind the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at how Pentecost was not a random moment in Scripture, but the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan as the Holy Spirit empowered the early church for mission, witness, and gospel harvest among the nations.Pastor Casey unpacks the biblical connection between the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, the harvest festivals of the Old Testament, and the birth of the church in Acts 2. This message highlights how the Holy Spirit continues to empower ordinary believers today to live on mission, proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and participate in the ongoing work of God around the world.Through powerful teaching on Spirit-empowered living, dependence on the Holy Spirit, revival, prayer, church mission, and the global movement of the gospel, this sermon challenges Christians to move beyond self-reliance and rediscover the life-changing power and presence of God. From the early church in Jerusalem to modern-day missions in places like Cuba, Iceland, Ecuador, India, and beyond, The Harvest of Pentecost reminds us that the story of Acts is still unfolding today.If you are hungry for deeper intimacy with God, biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit, Pentecost Sunday, revival, discipleship, church planting, missions, charismatic Christianity, and Spirit-filled living, this message will encourage and equip you to become a living messenger of hope right where God has placed you.Scripture References:Acts 1:6-8Acts 2:1-411 Corinthians 15:20Subscribe for more sermons, biblical teaching, and Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered content from Grace City Church.
Pentecost 2 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 5 Now there were devout Jews from every people under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each… 12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” Acts 2: 1-6, 12-13 This Sunday we will hear the story of the Holy Spirit, bursting into the lives of the Jesus' disciples who were still recovering from the death of their beloved teacher and friend. That Spirit so empowered the disciples that they burst out of the house where they had gathered and engaged with the Jews who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, “Shavout,” the Festival of Weeks. The Spirit empowered the disciples to speak to those in that diverse crowd in their own languages. And the disciples were so enthusiastic that some people thought they were drunk. In response, Peter explained that the disciples' enthusiasm was not a result of alcohol, but of the Spirit working in them. This Sunday we will reflect on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, empowering the disciples and empowering us as individuals and as a church. And we will consider these words of prophet Joel that were shared by Peter, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.”
UNIVERSAL PENTECOST Passover was first celebrated when Israel escaped from slavery in Egypt when they were told to sacrifice a spotless lamb and sprinkle its blood on their doorposts. They were told to not to do the long baking process of leavening the bread - because of the haste with which they had to flee Egypt. And from that time on Israel celebrated the Passover Feast each year with unleavened bread. Leaven is basically yeast and other ingredients can be added. The Feast of Passover weekend where Jesus as the Lamb of God died on the cross included Resurrection Sunday where Jesus rose from the dead and offered his blood of sacrifice to the Father. And on that day was also the Jewish Feast of Sheaves which was symbolic of Jesus being the firstfruits of the Resurrection. And Fifty days after that came the Feast of Pentecost (pente = fifty) – a harvest feast for life instead of a blood sacrifice feast for sin. The Passover and all other sin offerings were required to use unleavened bread because leaven had become the symbol for sin. Paul even admonished the church in Corinth because of their unruly communion services, saying they were celebrating their communion with the old leaven of malice and evil. Their lives should have been an expression of a new leaven of love and life and faith and we'll see how this came to be our new spiritual reality today. The appearance of leaven occurred when Israel began to celebrate the Pentecost harvest feast with two loaves of leavened bread. The law commanded them to only use leavened bread in this feast instead of unleavened bread. (Leviticus 23:15). This could appear to be a scandalous thing, as only unleavened bread was ritually used with sacrifices, but this leavened bread was prophesying a most significant and radical shift for the nature and being of humanity. That shift occurred on the Sunday of the Pentecost Feast after the death and resurrection of Jesus. His death and resurrection had universally reconciled humanity to Divinity as one in Spirit. And then came this further glorious shift of all flesh becoming indwelt by the Person of the Holy Spirit. Therefore the leaven of the Feast of Pentecost had been necessarily baked in for humanity to receive Holy Spirit life in Christ. The blood imagery of Passover was replaced by the new leavened bread imagery of Pentecost. Blood shed by Jesus speaks to us of his life given - Bread speaks of a life shared. We move past an initial act of rescue to a continual act of communion with God. The new leaven symbolises the Holy Spirit being sent to us and for us.This radically changes our lives from having to be empowered by an Adamic sinful nature into now being sustained and empowered by the indwelling Christ through the Holy Spirit. The righteousness and true holiness of God is the basis of our life now and not the bondage to sinful flesh. This is the amazing reality of the new Creation humanity – the truth that God does not wait for humanity to be perfected before he accepts them as his family. Universal Reconciliation has done away with need for unleavened bread and blood sacrifice for sin. Separation has ceased because sin no longer is the separation between us and God. He accepts humanity as leavened by grace and being transformed by the Holy Spirit within his love that works by faith. Resistance to believing this is the only problem, and the Holy Spirit has been sent to convict the world of that sin of unbelief (John 16:7). But why only two loaves at Pentecost – wouldn't the truth of the Trinity assume three loaves for Pentecost? No – because The Holy Sirit was not yet sent upon all flesh, Old Covenant theology did not teach about the Trinity. And during the Old Testament era only two Persons of the Trinity, the Father and the Christ Messiah represented the present and future hope of humanity, and the Holy Spirit's influence was limited to operating only through specific chosen individuals like prophets, kings, and priests and judges like Sampson, Gideon etc. Not mankind But the reality of the Trinity was presented in the Old Testament by so many types and shadows of a hidden threefold expression of God. There was the sun and moon and stars of the heavenly creation, the threefold architecture of Noah's Ark as the two lower decks and the upper compartment from where the dove of the holy Spirit flew out after the flood. There was the plan of the tabernacle and the temple with the outer court the inner court and the Most Holy Place (in the shape of the cross incidentally). It was all there but hidden. The most striking threefold manifestation of the Trinity which included blood sacrifice and unleavened bread occurred when Abraham was met by three angels at an encampment where he was with his wife Sarai and his servants and his cattle. He greeted the three messengers as My Lord and not my lords, so in his addressing the three men as Adonai indicates that he had a revelation (called a theophany) of God as the three persons of the Trinity. He told Sarai to bake three loaves of unleavened bread for the men to eat and ordered his servant to slay a calf of sacrifice. The men then told him that Sarai would have a son and that through him Abraham would become the father of many nations and that all the families of the earth would be blessed. This blood sacrifice and the unleavened loaves pre-empted the first Passover feast in Egypt by 400 years and pre-empted the feast of the universal spiritual Pentecost after Jesus died on calvary by 2000 years. But the Jewish Feast of Pentecost on that day fifty days after Jesus died and rose again sacrificed the usual two loaves of leavened bread. The astonishing revelation is that The two loaves become three on the day! The third person of the Trinity was revealed as tongues of fire on that Pentecost! The shift from two to three loaves represents the full unveiling of the Trinity's work in the world and the unprecedented outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all humanity. The prophetic progression to three loaves was also encrypted in the New Testament by Jesus in Matthew 13 where he teaches that the Kingdom of Heaven is like leaven hidden in three loaves of bread until the whole lump becomes transformed. The word “hidden” is fascinating. It is always written as krypto but Jesus used the Greek word egkrypto which is used nowhere else in Scripture. Encryption means not only hidden but encoded - the idea of something deeply embedded within and concealed internally until it transforms everything around it. This numerical shift from two to three prophesied the arrival and indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. This transition illustrates the complete work of the Trinity: The Father is the source of the loving promise of adopting us as his unique and individual children through Jesus. Jesus is the sinless sacrifice and the "first fruits" of the resurrection. The Holy Spirit with tongues of fire represents the purifying and sanctifying fire of the trials of our faith and the empowering of our transformation into the likeness of God. The Holy Spirit concluded the third loaf reality, as His presence was finally poured out upon all flesh. Ultimately, this third loaf blessing is the establishment of the New Covenant. It marks a profound shift from the Old Testament—where the law was written on tablets of clay to a reality where the Holy Spirit writes the law directly onto human hearts. In fact the day of the Feast of Pentecost for Israel was also the exact same day that they celebrated the anniversary of the Law written on stone tablets with Moses at Sinai. That is how the Holy Spirit works. The old covenant operated through external rules written on stone but in the New Covenant the Spirit writes the law upon the heart and the Kingdom grows within. This the grace in the New Covenant heart. In His expanded, New Covenant role, the Holy Spirit operates as an intensely personal guide and advocate. He universally convicts the world of unbelief and righteousness and the judgment of God upon Darkness. The Holy Spirit empowers those who believe and leads us into all truth, and spreads God's love into and through our hearts. He takes the teachings of Jesus and interprets them for us as individuals in highly personal ways, ensuring that people can hear and understand God ‘s voice regardless of their cultural or circumstantial or religious background – they all heard him that day in their own tongue. Ultimately, this continuous filling of the Holy Spirit empowers the Church to expand the Kingdom of God and express the Trinity of God to the world. The world changes when hearts change and this is why that Universal Pentecost mattered so deeply. Christianity is not institutional look good religion - it is divine life flowing through human vessels. Religion tries to conform people externally while the Spirit transforms people organically from the inside. Leaven works quietly and slowly and patiently, yet eventually it affects the entire loaf. Sometimes we become discouraged because transformation feels slow, but inner fermentation movement is evidence that life is active. You may not see dramatic change every day but if the Spirit is within you and you say yes to his work, something holy is expanding. God is more patient and thorough with your process than you are. Paul OSullivan pauloss@me.com
The Jewish Feast of Pentecost, or Shavuot brings power, anointing, and prosperity. Pastor Larry Huch shares a message, "Pentecost - Empowered." You don't want to miss it. Join us this Wednesday for a powerful time of worship, fellowship, and the Word! To learn more about Larry Huch Ministries, our broadcast, podcast, outreaches, current TV offers, other resources, how to give, and more, visit https://larryhuchministries.com.
The Spirit fills, empowers, and guides His people.Pentecost is often remembered for dramatic images such as rushing wind, tongues of fire, and bold preaching. But at the heart of the story in Acts 2:4 is a quieter and deeply powerful truth: “They were filled with the Holy Spirit.”In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Pentecost, a season of growth. Rooted in Acts 2, this conversation slows down to reveal the Holy Spirit as the breath, presence, and power of God working within His people. What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhat the season of Pentecost represents in the Christian calendarThe connection between the Old Testament Feast of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2Why the Holy Spirit's filling is both a gift we receive and a daily practice of walking in God's powerHow the Spirit provides guidance, clarity, and strength in everyday momentsThe reminder that the Holy Spirit is our Helper—present with us and within us always ResourcesGather BundleIncludes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year.Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundleStep By Step Starter KitA companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence.Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepFree Bible Study Method Workshop (Live + Replay)Join us May 5 as we study Isaiah 26:3 together and practice slowing down with one word using the Step By Step method.Register here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/Verse of the Week“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Acts 2:4 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady Onhttps://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison
He is risen, and that changes your everyday.We often think of resurrection as a future promise, something waiting for heaven. But Easter reminds us that resurrection power is not only for someday. It is for today.In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Easter, a 50-day celebration of resurrection, renewal, and new life. Rooted in Matthew 28:6, this conversation invites us to see that when Jesus rises, He awakens us into purposeful, forward-moving life. What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhat the season of Easter celebrates in the Christian calendarThe difference between resuscitation and resurrection, and why it mattersWhy we often long for what was, while God invites us into what will beThe three responses to resurrection hope: believe, share, and rejoiceHow the same power that raised Jesus is alive and working in you today ResourcesGather BundleIncludes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year.Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundleStep By Step Starter KitA companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence.Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepFree Bible Study Method Workshop (Live + Replay)Join us May 5 as we study Isaiah 26:3 together and practice slowing down with one word using the Step By Step method.Register here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/Verse of the Week“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:6 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On:https://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison
The sermon centers on the Pentecost event as the pivotal moment in Christian history when the Holy Spirit was poured out, fulfilling Jesus' promise and marking the birth of the Church. Rooted in the Jewish Feast of Weeks, a celebration of harvest and divine provision, Pentecost is reinterpreted as the fulfillment of God's promise to dwell within believers, transforming them from spiritual death to eternal life through the indwelling Spirit. The preacher emphasizes that this experience—distinct from Old Testament temporary anointings—establishes a permanent union between God and humanity, enabling believers to produce spiritual fruit impossible by human effort alone. Through rich symbolism drawn from Scripture, including water, fire, wind, and the harvest, the sermon portrays Pentecost as the climax of redemptive history, where God reenters human life to restore relationship, empower mission, and inaugurate an eternal outflow of divine life that will reach its fullness in eternity.
God creates what we cannot restore on our own.We often think of change as something we need to fix, manage, or work harder at. However, Scripture reminds us that true transformation begins with God.In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Lent. Rooted in Psalm 51:10, this conversation invites us to reflect on the areas of our lives that need surrender and to remember that God's mercy meets us there.What you'll hear in this week's episode•What the season of Lent teaches us about preparation and repentance•Why David's prayer “create in me a pure heart” is a request for something entirely new•The meaning of the Hebrew word bara and how it connects to God's power in creation•How God's mercy restores rather than shames us•How to invite God to reveal the root of our behaviors and lead us in lasting renewal ResourcesGather BundleIncludes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year.Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundleStep By Step Starter KitA companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence.Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepFree Bible Study Method Workshop (Live + Replay)Learn the Step By Step method as we study Isaiah 26:3 together. Registrants receive the replay and free Bible study resources.Register here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/Verse of the Week“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On:https://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison
God reveals truth to grow our relationship with Him.We often think of revelation as something dramatic or reserved for a select few, but Scripture shows us something much more personal. God is constantly at work, gently uncovering truth, deepening our understanding, and drawing us closer to Him.In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Epiphany, a season of growth and revelation. Rooted in Ephesians 1:17, this conversation invites us to see how God reveals Himself to us through wisdom, insight, and personal understanding.What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhat the season of Epiphany teaches us about growth and discipleship What revelation really means in Scripture Why revelation is meant to deepen relationship—not just increase knowledge How comparison can keep us from receiving what God wants to show us Why time spent with God is always shaping us, even when we don't see it yet ResourcesGather (SOU Study)A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people.Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/Gather BundleIncludes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year.Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundleStep By Step Starter KitA companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepVerse of the Week“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” Ephesians 1:17 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On:https://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison
Belonging is not earned, it's given.Imposter syndrome has a quiet way of convincing us that we don't belong, that our gifts aren't enough, or that we're only one step away from being exposed. It whispers that faith communities are for other people.In this episode, Angie pauses the journey through the Jewish Feasts and Christian Calendar to address the deeper question of belonging. Rooted in 1 Timothy 1:12, this conversation invites us to see that our confidence doesn't come from performance, approval, or outcomes; it comes from the calling of Christ Himself. What you'll hear in this week's episode•What imposter syndrome really is and how it affects our faith•Why feelings of “not belonging” often keep us from community and growth•Four common fears that keep us on the sidelines of faith communities•Why Christ's trust in us matters more than our self-doubt•How believing what Jesus says about us reshapes our sense of belonging ResourcesStep By Step Starter KitA companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Step By Step Starter KitFree Step By Step Bible Study Method Workshop
Joy entered the world when God came near.Christmas is more than a familiar story or a single day of celebration; it is the announcement that the long-awaited Messiah has come. Luke 2:11 declares that the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord, was born for you. Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promise and the turning point from waiting to rejoicing.In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Christmas. Together, we explore the meaning of Jesus as the Messiah. What you'll hear in this week's episode•Why Christmas is a season of joy rooted in fulfillment, not sentiment•What the word Messiah reveals about Jesus' identity and authority•How the announcement in Luke 2:11 fulfills centuries of waiting•How faith holds steady even when the story feels difficult to grasp•Why God's promises are trustworthy—even when fulfillment looks unexpected ResourcesGather (SOU Study)A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people.Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/Gather BundleIncludes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year.Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundleStep By Step Starter KitA companion resource for anyone new to studying Scripture alongside the podcast. https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepVerse of the Week“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On:https://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison
Hope is often formed in the waiting, not the fulfillment.Advent opens the Christian year by inviting us into sacred waiting. It is a season where God's promises feel close, yet still unfolding. Rather than rushing toward celebration, Advent slows us down and teaches us how to wait with expectation, trust, and hope. It reminds us that we live between two advents: the promise fulfilled in Christ's birth and the promise still to come when He returns as King.In this episode, Angie begins the journey through the Christian calendar by grounding Advent in Jeremiah 33:14. Together, we explore what it truly means when God says He will fulfill His promises, not vaguely or symbolically, but actively and completely. What you'll hear in this week's episode•Why Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year and the posture of waiting•What the word fulfill really means in Jeremiah 33:14•How God actively rises to establish His promises, not passively watches them unfold•How to recognize God's faithfulness in seasons of silence•Why waiting does not mean abandonment and delay does not mean denial ResourcesGather (SOU Study)A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people.Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/Gather BundleIncludes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year.Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundleStep By Step Starter KitA companion resource for anyone new to studying Scripture alongside the podcast. https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepVerse of the Week“‘The days are coming,' declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.'”Jeremiah 33:14 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On:https://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison
God's presence is found even in temporary places.So many of us assume that God's faithfulness should feel comfortable, stable, and settled. But real life doesn't always look that way. Seasons shift. Circumstances change. Some days feel more like wilderness than harvest. And yet, Scripture reminds us that God does not wait for permanence to show up. He dwells with us right in the middle of what's unfinished.In this episode, Angie explores the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the most joy-filled gatherings on God's calendar. Rooted in Leviticus 23:34, this conversation invites us to see how God's people were called to step into temporary shelters as a living reminder of divine covering, protection, and His faithful presence. What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhy the Feast of Tabernacles was designed to be joyful, not somberHow temporary shelters taught God's people to trust His coveringHow remembrance and celebration work together in God's rhythmsWhy discomfort does not mean God is absentHow ancient feasts point us forward to Christ and the Christian calendar ResourcesGather (SOU Study)A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people.Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/Gather BundleIncludes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year.Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundleVerse of the Week“On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Lord's Festival of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days.”Leviticus 23:34 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison
This sermon explores Jesus' declaration, “I am the light of the world” (John 8), spoken during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. During this festival, large lampstands in the temple reminded Israel of God's guiding presence in the wilderness. Against that backdrop, Jesus declares that He Himself is the true light, the returned presence of God among His people.Through the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see that Jesus exposes darkness not with condemnation but with compassion. Ultimately, the cross becomes the moment when the Light of the World moves into the deepest darkness to defeat sin and death. Because of this, believers are called to be WITH the Light, WALK in the Light through confession, and LIVE as the Light as God's agents in dark places.Main Points:*Jesus' presence exposes darkness with compassion, not condemnation*The safest place to be is in the Light, where sin is exposed and dealt with*As children of light, we are called to be WITH the light, WALK in the light, and LIVE as the lightScripture Referenced:John 8:2-16 (primary passage); John 3:16-21; Matthew 5:14-16; 1 John 1:5-9; Psalm 27:1; Ephesians 5:8; Luke 19:10; Acts 8-9 (Saul's conversion); Ezekiel 10-11 (God's glory leaving the temple); Exodus 40 (God's presence in the tabernacle)Community Group Guide:Begin with PrayerBegin by thanking God for bringing your group together and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion and reveal how He wants to work through each person present. Pray for your community group to be a community that celebrates confession and walks in the light together.Discussion QuestionsRead John 8:2-16 together before discussing the following questions.1. What in this passage stands out to you? Does this text reveal anything to you about the character of God?2. Read John 3:16-21 together. According to verse 17, why did God send Jesus into the world? How does this passage shape our understanding of Jesus as light?3. Jason said, “The greatest thing that happened to her was that she was brought before Jesus and her darkness was exposed.” Why might that feel counterintuitive? When has exposing sin in your life actually led to freedom?4. Why do you think we often believe the lie that life is found in darkness rather than trusting that exposure and confession lead to freedom and healing?5. Read 1 John 1:5-9 together. What promises does this passage give us about confession? What happens when we walk in the light together?6. In what ‘dark places' has God positioned you as a light, whether at work, in your neighborhood, or among family members who don't know Christ?Personal Reflection and Practical ApplicationUse the following prompts as you go throughout this week:1. “Be WITH the Light” – set aside time to be with God in prayer, solitude, His word, through worship in song, or any other means that stir your affections for Him.2. “WALK in the Light” – Thank God for meeting you with compassion when you confess. Ask Him for courage to confess any areas where you've been walking in darkness. Then find a trusted friend and share any ways you may have chosen darkness instead of the light.(If you need further support as you pursue the freedom found in Christ, join us for Re:generation on Monday nights at 6:30 PM in the auditorium.)3. “LIVE as the Light” – pray daily for someone you know that does not know Christ. Ask God specifically: “Where would you have me shine Your light?” Be open to opportunities to share your faith as the Spirit leads. Pray for the specific “dark rooms” where God has placed each person in your Community Group to shine His light.Memorize John 8:12:“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”Worship Setlist: Ancient Gates; This I Believe; Holy Forever; All Sufficient Merit; Build My Life
We might not realize just how amazing and profound the Jewish Feasts were, but today we'll see that not only were they times of great celebration, remembrance and consecration; but even more importantly, they specifically and directly pointed the entire nation of Israel to her Messiah. Join us in another key study of another key chapter of God's Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: Leviticus 23 1. According to the podcast, how was the Jewish calendar set? How might that produce fluidity for when the Jewish feasts would be held? 2. What was the Sabbath feast that's mentioned in verse 3? What did this feast consist of? 3. In terms of the Jewish calendar year, what was the first feast that was mentioned in Leviticus 23? When you compare this explanation to Exodus 12, which passage provides more description? 4. According to the podcast, what could the Passover Feast be compared to in the USA? What did Passover commemorate? How did the Passover point to Jesus? 5. Verse 6 mentions the Feast of Unleavened Bread. What event did this point to? What did "yeast" come to point to? In verse 8, what did they offer daily for seven days? How might this cause the people to contemplate and renew their commitment to the Lord? 6. What did the Feast of Unleavened Bread point to with Jesus? How might this renew our consecration to the Lord? 7. What did the Feast of First Fruits celebrate? In verse 14, what were the people to refrain from doing until this feast was celebrated? In light of 1st Corinthians 15:20, how did this feast point to Jesus' resurrection? 8. What feast is explained in verse 16? When was this to occur? What did it celebrate? In the New Testament, what event happened on Pentecost? 9. Verse 24 speaks about the Feast of Trumpets, what is this called in modern days? What event is being celebrated? How was this event inaugurated every year? According to 1 Corinthians 15:52, what will the Lord do when He blasts the trumpet? 10. Verses 26-32 speaks of the Day of Atonement. What were the people to do on this day while the High Priest performed the sacrifices? Why were the people to refrain from working? In verse 29, what would happen to the person who did not humble their souls? Why? 11. Verses 33 to 36 speak about the Feast of Tabernacles (also called Sukkot or the Feast of Booths). What would the people do on this feast? What does this show us about the Lord's desire for His people to enjoy these feasts? How did this point to Jesus, who tabernacled among His people? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
Tom Speaking at North Woods Community Church, Solon Springs, Wisconsin. What if God isn't distant—but closer than you've ever realized? In this powerful and Spirit-filled message, you're invited to pause, breathe, and remember a life-changing truth: God is here. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and prophetic insight, this episode explores the biblical promise that “there is a river whose streams make glad the city of God”—and that river is still flowing today. Drawing from Psalm 46 and Ezekiel 47, this teaching reveals the Holy Spirit as God's living river—bringing joy where there is heaviness, healing where there is brokenness, and hope where life feels dry or uncertain. Whether you feel ankle-deep in faith or ready for waters to swim in, this message calls you to go deeper, to cooperate with what God is doing, and to allow His presence to transform not only your life, but the world around you. You'll hear how revival always begins with relationship—being a friend of God—and how the river that flows from His presence is meant to move beyond the “temple” and reach families, communities, and nations. This is a message about destiny, renewal, and the unstoppable flow of God's Spirit. If you're longing for fresh joy, spiritual clarity, or a renewed sense of purpose, this episode is an invitation: get in the river—and let it rise This message was preached at North Woods Community Church, near the headwaters of the St. Croix River, an area which has received powerful prophecies of a great move of God before the return of the Lord. Enjoy the River! Notes: THERE IS A RIVER! There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she will not be moved; God will help her in the early dawn. (Psalms 46:4-5, MEV). MT: God's river will flow through you in a greater way, and you will be part of His great plan to bring forth His presence and power … and to bring salvation to the earth. Two separate, almost identical prophecies given by two missionaries who did not know one another in 1948 predicted that just before Jesus returns there would be a great move of God beginning at the headwaters of the St. Croix and affecting the area 100 miles east and west of the entire St. Croix River, bringing salvation, healing, and restoration before the Lord returns. These prophecies stated that there would be miracles in finances, healing, and deliverance, as well as a return to biblical living. Your destiny… not just potential This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; (1Timothy 1:18, KJV). Drink of the river. Swim in the river. Enjoy the river. Reach the world with the river. Ezekial 47:1-12 Increase Jn 7:37-39 Come to me and drink A water libation ceremony, known in Judaism as Nissuch Ha-Mayim, was a joyous ritual during the ancient Jewish Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) where priests would draw water from the Pool of Siloam and pour it onto the altar in the Temple, symbolizing prayers for rain and spiritual salvation. This popular, music-filled event featured processions, trumpets, and joyous crowds. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12:3, KJV). I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Acts 2:16-21 Rev 22:1-5 Pure river of the water of life; we are drinking of only the foretaste of heaven's river.
Title: A Better KingScripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11Series: A Better StoryIn this special Christmas Eve episode of A Better Story, guest Taylor Englund joins us to explore the cosmic magnitude of the Christmas story. Moving beyond the traditional narrative, we dive into the fascinating historical theory that Jesus was actually born on September 11, 3 B.C., aligning with the Jewish Feast of Trumpets. Tune in to discover the true identity of the Magi, the astronomical evidence behind the Star of Bethlehem found in Revelation 12, and how the heavens themselves heralded the arrival of the King of kings.
Happy Hanukkah my friends! I can imagine that my saying that might make some of my Christian friends a bit uncomfortable. We would easily greet each other by saying Merry Christmas, but how many of us will include the Jewish holiday that corresponds with Christmas? Come along with me in this weeks podcast as we look at the value Christians can discover in the Jewish feasts and festivals along with celebrating the normal Christian holidays. To learn more about the ministry of Restoring the Foundations International, please visit www.restoringthefoundations.org.
This course will explore how the seven major feasts of the Old Testament calendar prefigure and point to the Sacraments of the New Testament and how the salvific work of Jesus is richly and beautifully embedded in the Old Testament cycle of Holy Days.
This course will explore how the seven major feasts of the Old Testament calendar prefigure and point to the Sacraments of the New Testament and how the salvific work of Jesus is richly and beautifully embedded in the Old Testament cycle of Holy Days.
Hosted by Pastor Ed TaylorOriginating from GRACE FM in Aurora, Colorado, Calvary Live is a one hour program that answers questions about issues surrounding life, godliness, and living for Jesus Christ in our current ever changing culture.
The 80th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly began right on time today at 9:01 AM EST from UN headquarters in New York City, you may watch the all-day live feed here. Several world leaders are expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Monday at a summit convened by France and Saudi Arabia, a move Israel says will undermine the prospects of a peaceful ending to the war in Gaza. Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday. France and five other states are expected to do so today at the meeting ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.“Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.” Habakkuk 1:5 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, this is the week we've all been waiting for. People have predicted that the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church will happen today, that a state of Palestine will be created today, it's the start of the Jewish Feast of Trumpets, it is the week! Within the next 12 hours, we will see for ourselves just what events will, and will not, transpire. But know this, the Bible absolutely declares of catching away of the Body of Christ before the start of the time of Jacob's trouble, and there is nothing preventing that event from taking place today or tomorrow. The Bible absolutely declares that a state of Palestine will exist in the last days, and Two-State Solution fever has never been higher than it is right now, so yes, Macron just might pull it off and we'll be watching to see how he does. Welcome to Day 2,016 of 15 Days To Flatten The Curve, it's gonna be a good one.
Growing In God Podcast Program Number: GIG #266 Title: Should Christians Celebrate the Jewish Feasts? Web Description: Following the examples set for us by Paul and Yeshua (Jesus) Himself, the Jewish feasts and fasts are special occasions for believers in Christ as well. All Christians should recognize the importance of these celebrations and find ways to make them a part of their lives. Study this podcast and consider how you can incorporate these biblical holy days into your personal walk of faith. Show Notes: Christ and the early Church followed the schedule of the biblical feasts. When He was a child Yeshua and His family went up to Jerusalem and celebrated the feasts as ordained by the Lord. Later during His ministry Yeshua continued to observe the feast times. It is recorded throughout the Gospels that His pattern was to go to Jerusalem during a prescribed feast. Even when people there were seeking to kill Him, it was important for Him to go to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. We also read that He went to Jerusalem in winter for the Feast of Dedication, which is Hanukah. The same pattern was followed by Paul. On one occasion Paul decided to sail past Ephesus because he was in a hurry to be in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost. At another time he told the Corinthians that he would remain in Ephesus until the feast. So Paul often made observing the feasts a priority in his travel plans. The greatest example though of the importance of these biblical feasts is the fact that the Church was created during the Feast of Pentecost. It was the Lord Himself who directed the disciples to be in Jerusalem during that time. Zechariah prophesied that in the days of Christ's Kingdom on the earth, all the nations will come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles together. And it will not be a matter of choice. A plague and a punishment will be on the nations and families who do not come. Clearly God is serious about these times that He has appointed for us to celebrate Him and His Word. We should approach these times with tremendous anticipation in our hearts, not out of a sense of obligation but with an expectation that God will meet us, open doors that have never been opened, and show us things in His Word we have never seen before. Key Verses: • Luke 2:40-42. “His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.” • John 2:13, 23. “The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.” • John 5:1. “There was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.” • John 7:2-10. “When His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up.” • John 10:22–23. “The Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple.” • Acts 20:16. “Paul … was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.” • 1 Corinthians 5:7-8. “Celebrate the feast … with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” • 1 Corinthians 16:7-9. “I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost.” • Acts 2:1-4. “When the day of Pentecost had come.” • Acts 1:4-8. “He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised.” • Zechariah 14:16-19. “All the nations that went against Jerusalem will … celebrate the Feast of Booths.” • Micah 4:1-2. “Many nations will come and say, ‘Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.'” Quotes: • “There are several appointed times in the Hebrew Scriptures. And people wonder if this is something that has passed or if there is a significance or a reason why Christians should be observing or looking for God to move in their lives during these times.” • “Even though it was dangerous for Yeshua to go into Jerusalem and go through Judea at this time, He still went up at this prescribed time of the feast.” • “Christ had told them to go back to Jerusalem and wait until they were endued with power from on high. And that endowment of the Spirit, that giving of authority and power to the disciples to spread the gospel into all the world, came on the Day of Pentecost.” Takeaways: 1. Christ's family celebrated the feasts as observant Jews. Paul himself celebrated these times. He scheduled his travels to be in Jerusalem for a specific feast. The Church itself was born during the Feast of Pentecost. 2. Zechariah prophesied that the Gentile nations will come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. The feasts then are not something only to be observed by Jews. They continue to be an important part of our Christian experience. 3. These are appointments with God that He has established for us. Let us schedule our hearts and our spirits to enter into these times and expect that He will meet us.
In this episode of The Slippery Slope, J Fallon dives intothree major stories shaping Australia and the world right now. Discover whyAussies feel like a nation tearing itself apart, with population surges, homelessness, and government policies under scrutiny. J breaks down the controversy surrounding former leaders attending China's massive military parade with Xi Jinping, Putin, and Kim Jong-un, and what it means forAustralia's alliances and future choices.J also explores the surprising conversations among techmoguls like Peter Thiel about the Antichrist, and asks why church leadersremain silent. The episode closes with a look at viralrapture predictions tied to the Jewish Feast of Trumpets.This is just my opinionIntro song is 'Bring Me Down'Buy Me a CoffeeThe Slippery Slope SpotifyJ Fallon SpotifyThe Slippery Slope Apple PodcastsThe Slippery Slope YouTube
Dr. MaryAnn Diorio August 9, 2025Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, Novelist and Life Coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Saturday, August 9, 2025, and this is episode #12 in Series 2025. This episode is titled, Are You Ready for What's Coming?Well, are you ready for what's coming? Do you even know what's coming? And coming very, very soon?It astounds me when I speak to people to learn that most of them have no clue about what is really going on in the world. They may know geopolitically or economically, but few know Biblically and prophetically what is actually happening. The reason is they don't read the Bible!Moreover, when I explain to people what is happening, most of them brush me off as being a lunatic, a crazy lady, a woman off her rocker. (Now, I do have a lovely white rocking chair on my front porch, but I manage very well to remain in it when I rock. :)But, back to my very serious message. The world is on the brink of a major disruption such as has never been seen in history nor will it ever be seen again. Consider Matthew 24: 21 NASB: "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will again."This verse alludes to the Tribulation, that seven-year period of horrific catastrophe and calamity that will befall the earth and is also referred to in the Bible as "the time of Jacob's trouble." What is the time of Jacob's trouble?Let me give you a little background to help you understand. Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the son of Isaac. In the Bible, the name Jacob refers to Israel because the Lord God changed Jacob's name to Israel. We learn this in Genesis 32: 28 ESV: "Then he [God] said, 'Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.'" (Brackets mine)Over the subsequent centuries, the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob, sinned greatly against God. As a result, God's wrath against them was roused, and they suffered much for their rebellion. The purpose of the Tribulation, or the time of Jacob's trouble, will be to bring Israel to repentance and to pour out His wrath on an unbelieving world.When will the Tribulation, the time of Jacob's trouble, occur? Here are some indicators:1_It will occur after Israel is back in her land. From the years 70 AD to 1948 AD, Israel was scattered all over the world in the historic event known as the diaspora. But in 1948, Israel was established and recognized as a sovereign nation by the United Nations. So Israel is now back in her land. Indicator #1 fulfilled.2_It will occur after the "times of the Gentiles. In Luke 21: 24, Jesus prophesied that Jerusalem "would be trampled underfoot" by the Gentiles until their time is fulfilled. This "time of the Gentiles" was likely completed in the 1967 war when Israel took back Jerusalem. Indicator #2 fulfilled.3_It will occur before the second coming of Christ. According to Mark 24: 23-30, Jesus will return at the end of the time of Jacob's trouble to judge the world. Indeed, His return signals the end of the Tribulation, or the time of Jacob's trouble. But before returning to the earth at the end of the Tribulation, Jesus will appear in the clouds and remove His true followers from the earth before the Tribulation, so that they will not suffer His wrath during the Tribulation. This event is called the Rapture. Some scholars believe that the Rapture could occur next month, September 2025, on the Jewish Feast of Rosh HaShanah, also called the Feast of Trumpets.Many signs are alerting us to the imminent return of Jesus Christ in the Rapture. Here are a few:1_The increase in the frequency and intensity of earthquakes, storms, and floods.2_The rise in famine around the world.3_The appearance of new diseases.4_The move toward a worldwide banking system of digital currency.5_The increase of lawlessness in the form of bloody street riots,
Full Text of ReadingsFeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Lectionary: 614The Saint of the day is Transfiguration of the LordThe Story of the Transfiguration of the Lord All three Synoptic Gospels tell the story of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-9; Luke 9:28-36). With remarkable agreement, all three place the event shortly after Peter's confession of faith that Jesus is the Messiah and Jesus' first prediction of his passion and death. Peter's eagerness to erect tents or booths on the spot suggests it occurred during the week-long Jewish Feast of Booths in the fall. According to Scripture scholars, in spite of the texts' agreement it is difficult to reconstruct the disciples' experience, because the Gospels draw heavily on Old Testament descriptions of the Sinai encounter with God, and prophetic visions of the Son of Man. Certainly Peter, James, and John had a glimpse of Jesus' divinity strong enough to strike fear into their hearts. Such an experience defies description, so they drew on familiar religious language to describe it. And certainly Jesus warned them that his glory and his suffering were to be inextricably connected—a theme John highlights throughout his Gospel. Tradition names Mount Tabor as the site of the revelation. A church first raised there in the fourth century was dedicated on August 6. A feast in honor of the Transfiguration was celebrated in the Eastern Church from about that time. Western observance began in some localities about the eighth century. On July 22, 1456, Crusaders defeated the Turks at Belgrade. News of the victory reached Rome on August 6, and Pope Callistus III placed the feast on the Roman calendar the following year. Reflection One of the Transfiguration accounts is read on the second Sunday of Lent each year, proclaiming Christ's divinity to the Elect and baptized alike. The Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent, by contrast, is the story of the temptation in the desert—affirmation of Jesus' humanity. The two distinct but inseparable natures of the Lord were a subject of much theological argument at the beginning of the Church's history; it remains hard for believers to grasp. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media
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Church Birthday G'day and welcome to Partake! We are now on day 26 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days - from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! Jesus has died, rose again from the dead, ascended back to the right hand of the Father - all just as he said he would. The physical resurrection of Jesus Christ was the catalyst for the beginning of the church but the empowerment was to come, as promised by Jesus! Since his resurrection he has given his disciples instructions, including the command to go make disciples of all nations with the message he gave them! Then he told them to wait in Jerusalem! But for who? Remember they were still hopeful of Jesus returning to defeat the Roman Empire and install a political kingdom of God! But they were wrong and soon found out they were wrong! So they waited, but for what, or rather, who? Waiting! Acts1:12-14 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 2:1-2 Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. As we saw last time, Jesus has ascended back to the right hand of the Father. The 12 apostles are now back in Jerusalem and waiting for the Holy Spirit to come as promised by Jesus. More about Him later in this podcast! It was now the time of the Shavuot in the Jewish calendar - 50 days after Passover (remember that from Jesus' last night!) Pentecost derives itself from the Old Testament festival known as the Jewish Feast of Weeks or Shavuot. This feast consisted of the first-fruits of the wheat harvest and selected animals were sacrificed, all as an act of thanksgiving to God, according to the Law given to Moses (Leviticus 23:15-20). But it was soon to change its meaning under the New Covenant. It became Pentecost, the Greek word for ‘50 days', and marks the birthday of the church! What is the birthday of the church? That is the day when the Holy Spirit came down and empowered the disciples for service! The day now known as Pentecost celebrates the day when, as promised by Jesus, as part of the New Covenant (remember that), the Holy Spirit came down to live inside the disciples of Jesus Christ, and empower and transform them! Empowered! Take Peter for an example! Just a few days earlier he had rejected Jesus Christ and openly defied Him by trying to stop Jesus going to the cross. This Peter, who was dejected and defeated because he had put everything into following this Jesus. In the early chapters of the bible Book of Acts, we see all disciples being transformed. Some were affected in amazingly spectacular ways and others in more placid ways. Let us concentrate on Peter for a good example of this. This is now a new Peter, transformed by the indwelling Holy Spirit, who speaks with the authority Jesus gave the disciples. Peter, given impetus by the Holy Spirit, preaches a sermon and 3000 people are added to the church in one day (Acts 2v41). This Peter, who when passing by a man who couldn't walk, told him to get up and walk - and he did (Acts 3v1-11)! A WOW moment for sure! Peter was allowing himself to be controlled by the Holy Spirit and doing some of the things that were synonymous with Jesus' earthly ministry. Transformed! What is the difference between this Peter and the Peter before Jesus' resurrection? It was only the Holy Spirit, the empowerment and the difference He made to Peter. Peter, by submitting himself to the authority and power of the Holy Spirit, was allowing the Holy Spirit to control him and guide him. This Peter, who we know from the Gospel accounts, had no self-control, yet now had self-control because he submitted to the Holy Spirit. The greatest evidence of the Holy Spirit living inside of humans, is the transformation of the individual into the image of Jesus - as demonstrated by our example, Peter. This Peter who allowed the Holy Spirit's power to heal people also administered church discipline as in the case of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5v10). But it wasn't just Peter who was empowered. As Acts 5v12-16 shows us, all the followers of Jesus, not just the twelve apostles, filled and controlled by the Holy Spirit, were able to do healings and other miracles. Not just those more spectacular gifts of healing, miracles etc but also gifts such as mercy, generosity, helps and service. The Holy Spirit, living inside and empowering all believers, for service of Jesus Christ, not just the original 12 apostles or disciples. That is one of the reasons the early church grew phenomenally and more about that growth later on in this series! Who is the Holy Spirit? But who is the Holy Spirit? Good question! In the Old Testament the Spirit makes appearances but only comes on one person at a time during that time. David is a good example of that! There was to be a time when He would live inside all believers in God through the Messiah! That's under the terms of the New Covenant as This is part of the fulfilment of the New Covenant, where the Almighty and All-powerful God would indwell those who follow him. Throughout his ministry Jesus had often talked about how after he departed back to the Father, that the Holy Spirit would come. The Holy Spirit is spoken of as God (1 Corinthians 3v16). The attributes of God are ascribed to the Holy Spirit - life (Romans 8v2), truth (John 16v13) and love (Romans 15v30). The Holy Spirit is also a Person and is always referred to as ‘He' in the New Testament (John 16v14). He relates to humanity as a person for he lives inside the believer as comforter, guide and teacher (John 14). He can be blasphemed against and be grieved (Ephesians 4v30). Wherever the Holy Spirit is, the Father and Son are also present. (John 14v18-23). Throughout the Book of Acts and in the other New Testament writings we discover more about the Holy Spirit. We see His prime role to glorify Jesus Christ as the Son of God (John 16v13-14), to testify for Jesus Christ (John 15v26) and witness for Jesus Christ (Acts 1v8) to humans. The Holy Spirit is involved with ministering to members of the church, as Jesus would be if He were there physically. There is more about the Holy Spirit if you search on this website! With all this, the Holy Spirit also equipped all the followers of Jesus for service, to will and to act accordingly to those purposes. We see in the rest of the Book of Acts, how the Holy Spirit empowered the early church and gave them impetus. Transformation and service are the key working practises of the Holy Spirit and we will His handiwork in our next episode as we see the Church begin! The Pharisees and Sadducees are long gone. The Roman Empire collapsed. But... But... But... Jesus' church still stands, is still growing, and will one day be joined with Jesus in eternity, to the praise, honour and glory of Him who will return in majesty, just as He promised! More about that later on in this series! So that's the birthday of the church! What happened next is what we talk about tomorrow! Thank you! Tap or click here to download as a MP3 audio file
This week, Pastor Tony Herring talks about how Jesus Baptized His followers in The Holy Spirit on The 4th Jewish Feast of Pentecost and gave every Believe the ability to partake in the power, presence and promises of God.
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob discuss the significance of Pentecost finding its roots in the Jewish Feast of Weeks. There were three traditional pilgrimage feasts for the Jewish people and one of them, the Feast of Weeks, which coincided with the barley harvest, took place 50 days after Passover. How does Pentecost fulfill the handing on of the law?
The Promises Of God's Power And Presence Gives Us The Strength And Courage To Bring His KingdomDeuteronomy 31 : 5-8Matthew 28 : 18-20
While the dates on the modern day "church" calendars and traditional Jewish calendars may not line up exactly every year, Pentecost fell on the Feast of Shavuot when Jews from the known world gathered back to Jerusalem, and the Holy Spirit fell on the disciples of Yeshua.
Jesus has set the Easter table richly, for us to partake. Come to His table today through our exploration of Easter, which took place on the very day of the Jewish Feast of First Fruits. What does it mean for us today? The story of Easter is a tapestry woven with complex emotions—the somberness of Good Friday followed by the overwhelming joy of Easter Sunday. The sequence takes us through the contemplation of Jesus' crucifixion, echoing the depth of human suffering and sacrifice. As Christians, we are invited to relive these moments, acknowledging the pain while eagerly anticipating the joy of resurrection. Easter, often referred to as the most important day in the Christian calendar, transcends time and history. It bridges the gap between Jewish traditions and the new covenant established by Jesus. You can purchase the Spring Feasts workbook to take notes while you listen, including the gorgeous visuals we created to accompany your experience: https://www.gospelspice.com/offers/ct6coMYd The Feast of First Fruits mark the beginning of the harvest, while Pentecost signifies its culmination. Both events are intrinsically linked through the work of the Holy Spirit. The First Fruits celebration on Easter sets the stage for the Holy Spirit's coming at Pentecost, bridging the gap between the initial offering and the full harvest, pointing to the birth and growth of the Christian church. The Feast of First Fruits, celebrated the Sunday after Passover, used to hold immense significance in Jewish tradition. Rooted in Leviticus 23:10, this feast involves offering the first barley harvest to God, symbolizing gratitude and the anticipation of a plentiful harvest. It's a day Jews can't eat bread or drink wine until sacrifices are made, an act mirrored by Jesus' Last Supper—where he promised a new covenant symbolized through bread and wine. During the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the practice of communion, tying it to the Jewish Passover. He told his disciples that he would not eat or drink again until he was in God's Kingdom, thus establishing the new covenant. The meal shared at Emmaus is another crucial moment. When Jesus broke bread with his disciples, they recognized him, affirming his authority and lordship. The breaking of bread in this context goes beyond a mere meal; it's a reaffirmation of Jesus' identity and the fulfillment of his promises. Interestingly, Jesus reappears to his disciples but does not partake in the meal at Emmaus. Instead, he later eats fish with another group of disciples, a humble act connecting to his earlier ministry and ultimate sacrifice. This post-resurrection meal underlines his humility and serves as another reminder of the first fruits principle—Jesus is the first fruit of resurrection. Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 15:20) highlights that Jesus' resurrection on the Feast of First Fruits symbolizes the future resurrection of believers. Jesus is the firstborn of creation and the first to rise from the dead, promising eternal life for all who follow. The concept of First Fruits extends to envisioning a perfect, sinless world—a harmonized existence in the eternal presence of Christ. This heavenly vision, often referenced in biblical texts, portrays a future where every generation enjoys everlasting peace and the profound joy of being in God's presence. In today's context, the call for revival echoes the ancient practice of offering First Fruits. Believers are urged to be the first fruits of revival in our times, sharing the message of hope and resurrection with a world in need. It's a reminder to live with purpose, reflecting the truly life-changing power of Jesus' resurrection in our daily lives. Don't forget to check out our essential workbook to accompany this study. Stephanie personally created the content to invite you deeper into study. Don't miss out! It's at https://www.gospelspice.com/store DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. 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Lynda Cherry is the author of 'The Feasts & Festivals of the Messiah.' I wanted to speak to Lynda in the build-up to the Easter season about what we as Latter-day Saints can learn about Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the ancient Jewish feasts and festivals.Some highlights from this episode include why Lynda loves to study Judaism, why Latter-day Saints in particular should pay attention to the Passover, and the symbols in the festivals that teach us of Jesus Christ.--You can find more of Lynda's work at the following links:- https://www.lyndacherry.com/books- https://amzn.eu/d/cZCtn5oFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.
We might not realize just how amazing and profound the Jewish Feasts were, but today we'll see that not only were they times of great celebration, remembrance and consecration; but even more importantly, they specifically and directly pointed the entire nation of Israel to her Messiah. Join us in another key study of another key chapter of God's Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. According to the podcast, how was the Jewish calendar set? How might that produce fluidity for when the Jewish feasts would be held? 2. What was the Sabbath feast that's mentioned in verse 3? What did this feast consist of? 3. In terms of the Jewish calendar year, what was the first feast that was mentioned in Leviticus 23? When you compare this explanation to Exodus 12, which passage provides more description? 4. According to the podcast, what could the Passover Feast be compared to in the USA? What did Passover commemorate? How did the Passover point to Jesus? 5. Verse 6 mentions the Feast of Unleavened Bread. What event did this point to? What did “yeast” come to point to? In verse 8, what did they offer daily for seven days? How might this cause the people to contemplate and renew their commitment to the Lord? 6. What did the Feast of Unleavened Bread point to with Jesus? How might this renew our consecration to the Lord? 7. What did the Feast of First Fruits celebrate? In verse 14, what were the people to refrain from doing until this feast was celebrated? In light of 1st Corinthians 15:20, how did this feast point to Jesus' resurrection? 8. What feast is explained in verse 16? When was this to occur? What did it celebrate? In the New Testament, what event happened on Pentecost? 9. Verse 24 speaks about the Feast of Trumpets, what is this called in modern days? What event is being celebrated? How was this event inaugurated every year? According to 1 Corinthians 15:52, what will the Lord do when He blasts the trumpet? 10. Verses 26-32 speaks of the Day of Atonement. What were the people to do on this day while the High Priest performed the sacrifices? Why were the people to refrain from working? In verse 29, what would happen to the person who did not humble their souls? Why? 11. Verses 33 to 36 speak about the Feast of Tabernacles (also called Sukkot or the Feast of Booths). What would the people do on this feast? What does this show us about the Lord's desire for His people to enjoy these feasts? How did this point to Jesus, who tabernacled among His people? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
In this sermon by Chris Romig, the focus is on the season of Advent and its theme of eagerly anticipating Christ's Second Coming. Chris ties this theme to the Book of Revelation, specifically addressing the first eight verses of chapter one, with a continuation planned for January. He explains the concept of the Rapture using the Greek word "harpazo," meaning to snatch away suddenly, drawing from passages like John 14:1-3, and uses the metaphor of a Galilean wedding to illustrate Christ's return for his followers. Romig references Paul's letters, particularly 1 Thessalonians, to provide reassurance about the resurrection and the fate of believers who have passed away before the Rapture. He compares these events to the Jewish Feast of Trumpets, which symbolically signals gathering and completion through trumpet blasts. Chris emphasizes a clear distinction between resurrection, rapture, and reunion in scripture, advocating for a pre-tribulation rapture view. He outlines four key reasons for this belief: Christ's return with the saints, the removal of a restrainer before the Antichrist is revealed, the absence of the Church in the Great Tribulation, and Christians being spared from God's wrath. He underscores the importance of basing beliefs on scripture rather than speculation regarding prophetic events. Romig portrays the Second Coming, like the first, as unfolding in stages—Rapture, Tribulation, and Second Coming—infused with Advent's themes of hope and preparation. The sermon concludes by encouraging believers to hold onto the hope and eagerly prepare for Christ's return, just as the scriptures invite them to do during the Advent season.
Explore the Jewish Feasts of Hanukkah and Purim and their prophetic significance with guest Richard Hill along with host Tim Moore on the television program, Christ in Prophecy!
Jesus has set the Easter table richly, for us to partake. Come to His table today through our exploration of Easter, which took place on the very day of the Jewish Feast of First Fruits. What does it mean for us today? The story of Easter is a tapestry woven with complex emotions—the somberness of Good Friday followed by the overwhelming joy of Easter Sunday. The sequence takes us through the contemplation of Jesus' crucifixion, echoing the depth of human suffering and sacrifice. As Christians, we are invited to relive these moments, acknowledging the pain while eagerly anticipating the joy of resurrection. Easter, often referred to as the most important day in the Christian calendar, transcends time and history. It bridges the gap between Jewish traditions and the new covenant established by Jesus. The Feast of First Fruits mark the beginning of the harvest, while Pentecost signifies its culmination. Both events are intrinsically linked through the work of the Holy Spirit. The First Fruits celebration on Easter sets the stage for the Holy Spirit's coming at Pentecost, bridging the gap between the initial offering and the full harvest, pointing to the birth and growth of the Christian church. The Feast of First Fruits, celebrated the Sunday after Passover, used to hold immense significance in Jewish tradition. Rooted in Leviticus 23:10, this feast involves offering the first barley harvest to God, symbolizing gratitude and the anticipation of a plentiful harvest. It's a day Jews can't eat bread or drink wine until sacrifices are made, an act mirrored by Jesus' Last Supper—where he promised a new covenant symbolized through bread and wine. During the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the practice of communion, tying it to the Jewish Passover. He told his disciples that he would not eat or drink again until he was in God's Kingdom, thus establishing the new covenant. The meal shared at Emmaus is another crucial moment. When Jesus broke bread with his disciples, they recognized him, affirming his authority and lordship. The breaking of bread in this context goes beyond a mere meal; it's a reaffirmation of Jesus' identity and the fulfillment of his promises. Interestingly, Jesus reappears to his disciples but does not partake in the meal at Emmaus. Instead, he later eats fish with another group of disciples, a humble act connecting to his earlier ministry and ultimate sacrifice. This post-resurrection meal underlines his humility and serves as another reminder of the first fruits principle—Jesus is the first fruit of resurrection. Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 15:20) highlights that Jesus' resurrection on the Feast of First Fruits symbolizes the future resurrection of believers. Jesus is the firstborn of creation and the first to rise from the dead, promising eternal life for all who follow. The concept of First Fruits extends to envisioning a perfect, sinless world—a harmonized existence in the eternal presence of Christ. This heavenly vision, often referenced in biblical texts, portrays a future where every generation enjoys everlasting peace and the profound joy of being in God's presence. In today's context, the call for revival echoes the ancient practice of offering First Fruits. Believers are urged to be the first fruits of revival in our times, sharing the message of hope and resurrection with a world in need. It's a reminder to live with purpose, reflecting the truly life-changing power of Jesus' resurrection in our daily lives. Don't forget to check out our essential workbook to accompany this study. Stephanie personally created the content to invite you deeper into study. Don't miss out! It's at https://www.gospelspice.com/store DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? 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Explore the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles and its prophetic significance with guest Richard Hill along with hosts Tim Moore and Nathan Jones on the television program, Christ in Prophecy!
Explore the Jewish Feast of Atonement and its prophetic significance with guests Richard Hill and David Bowen along with host Tim Moore on the television program, Christ in Prophecy!
Explore the Jewish Feast of Trumpets and its prophetic significance with guests Richard Hill and David Bowen along with hosts Tim Moore and Nathan Jones on the television program, Christ in Prophecy!
Today we discuss our sacred journey from mourning to joy, desolation to restoration. It is about the legacy of holy sorrow. In this new episode of our new series around the Jewish feasts, I invite you to travel into the historical and spiritual significance of Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av in the Jewish calendar, and the hope it holds for the future. This day beckons us into a profound journey through grief, remembrance, and ultimately, hope. On the 9th of Av, also known as Tisha B'Av, the Jewish community commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem – not once, but twice. This day, while marked by deep mourning, also carries profound messianic overtones and a powerful message of hope.
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