Author	Thread: shavuot
Admin	shavuot Posted : 5 May, 2010 06:42 PM What is the feast of shavuot my friends? what does it have to do with our faith? This is a hebrew word. Do you greek scholars know the Greek word?:rolleyes: It happens 50 days after the feast of unleavened bread, (passover) Where is it mentioned in the new testament and its importance to our faith. Oh, some big clues, the book of Ruth happened at this time.Some jews even beieve that Moses get the 10 Commandments on this day. I had this all wrote out and it did not go to my flash drive, I lost it,so I did it by memory. I will get some more information Thursday for you.Dennis Post Reply
View Profile History	shavuot Posted : 5 May, 2010 07:55 PM What is it? It involved burnt and grain offerings and the presentation of a sheaf of the firstfruits of the barley harvest. Burnt and grain offerings are both expressions of worship and of devotion to God. The burnt offering also provided atonement for unintentional sin and was symbolic of surrender to God. The grain offering expressed thankfulness for God's provisions. The symbolism of giving of our firstfruits is seen throughout the Old and New Testaments as a way of withholding nothing from God, acknowledging that it all comes from Him, dedicating and surrending it to Him, and honouring Him above all else. What does it have to do w/ out faith? In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit was given to believers at this time (Pentecost). In Romans 8:23, Paul refers to this indwelling of the Holy Spirit as "firstfruits of the Spirit," probably because of it's association with Shavuot. In 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, this symbolism is taken further. Christ's resurrection is referred to as the firstfruits of the consummation of our redemption, in that mankind is only made alive after He is raised/exalted. Greek word = pentekoste New Testament references = Acts 2 and 3 (also alluded to in Romans 8:23 and 1 Corinthians 15:20-23) Post Reply
View Profile History	shavuot Posted : 6 May, 2010 07:08 AM I would also like to add this article... Shavout is a two day festival (one in Israel) it is to celebrate the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Shavuot falls on the fiftieth day after the beginning of Passover. Shavout happens on May 17 & 18, 2002 6 & 7 Sivan 5762 June 6 & 7, 2003 6 & 7 Sivan 5763 May 26 & 27, 2004 6 & 7 Sivan 5764 Shavuot - Traditions Shavuot is celebrated seven weeks and one day after Passover. Shavuot is a one day celebration in Israel and two days in the Diaspora (outside of Israel). Shavuot is known by other names, including: Chag HaShavuot (The Feast of Weeks) Chag HaBikurim (The Festival of First Fruits) Chag HaKatzir (The Harvest Festival) The night before Shavuot is dedicated to the study of the Torah. This tradition is to let HaShem know that we want to study his Torah and we start at sundown beginning Shavuot and many study throughout the night showing their dedication. Shavuot is 50 days after Passover (the 6th of Sivan) and the word Shavuot means "weeks" because it is 7 weeks after Passover. The Torah tells us that we celebrate this holiday because of the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. In Exodus chapter 19 and 20 we are told that HaShem gave us the commandments. Today Shavuot is celebrated in synagogues around the world by reading the Book of Ruth and a very beautiful poem called Akdamut. Many synagogues have their religious schools participate in a Bikkurim festival. The children march around holding baskets of fruit which are placed on the pulpit and later donated to hospitals or the poor. This is to remind us that Shavuot is one of the three pilgrimage holidays when in Ancient times Jews brought their first fruits to the Temple as an offering to HaShem. The first fruits were called Bikkurim. Shavout - Ten Commandments I am the Lord, your God You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not take the name of the L-rd in vain. Remember the Shabbat and keep it holy. Honor your father and mother. You shall not kill. You shall not be unfaithful to your wife or husband.(commit adultery) You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. You shall not desire what is your neighbor's.(covet) Post Reply
View Profile History	shavuot Posted : 6 May, 2010 09:39 AM One of the reasons I wrote this is to try and draw messiniac jews to the forums.I have found some ladies here but they never come to the forums. Also,the Holy Spirit came to the church on this day.When the apostles spoke in different tongues. Thisthe spirit has been with us since.Dennis Post Reply