Most Christians are familiar with Luke’s description of the events on Pentecost in Acts 2 but few are aware of the Jewish backdrop to this day.
Easy crafts to make to teach kids about the Biblical holiday Shavuot! Fruit of the Spirit, ten commandments, Ruth, tongues of fire, and bread crafts.
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Today is the first day of the counting of the omer. After 50 days from today, it will be Pentecost, which in Greek means “count fifty.” The Torah commands us to count the omer (Lev 23:15–16). The graphic below will help … Continue reading →
Every year our Messiah, Jesus would have gathered with His family, as well as thousands of other Jews in Jerusalem and brought an offering to the temple. Two loaves of bread would have been provided as a sacrifice of worship to God. While this ancient agricultural festival seems so foreign to many today, it is for us n
Learn about the festival of Shavuot, also known as Pentecost. Learn all about the this wonderful festival as the Bible describes it.
Count the Omer between First Fruits (Yom ha'Bikkurim and Shavuot (Pentecost) with my colorful poster and counters. Hang on your fridge and then cut out the ancient omer measuring cup counters and paste them over the days as you count to Shavuot. It's best to print both these PDF's out (the poster and then counters) as 11x17's and in color on card stock so both the counters and the date squares are the same size. These make great gifts. The children will LOVE this. Print out and give to your Spring Feasts guests and children. I have included a 3rd file without the green idea box so you can see more of the weeks in that area for the counting. :-) —- Don’t know how to use this Omer Counting calendar? So, I know this can be confusing, but this Omer Counter Calendar is good for any year. ❤️ We are to start the 50-day and 7 Weekly Shabbat (+ 1 day) counting on First Fruits (which always falls on a Sunday). If yesterday was First Fruits (Sunday) then that would have been day 1 of the counting. The day after (Monday) would be day 2 of the counting. Etc… The numbers on this calendar are not referring to the Gregorian calendar dates, but the counting from First Fruits to Shavuot. So, for example number 10 that you see on this calendar isn’t referring to the Gregorian date of the week (as in April 10), but instead it refers to the 10th day of the counting from First Fruits. Hope that makes sense. —- Files are size 11 x 17. The pictures in this listing are just a suggestion on how to use your poster. 6 files included (The Omer Counting Poster in a JPG and also a PDF file); The Counters in a JPG and also PDF file). Instructions: Print out the counters. Every day of the counting cut out an omer counter (should be the same size as each square here) and paste or tape it over that day’s square as you count to Shavuot. File may NOT be resold as a digital file in any form. PERSONAL USE ONLY / NOT TO BE USED FOR RESALE: It may not be used for resale. THIS IS A DIGITAL FILE. Nothing will be shipped to you. You will be able to download this PDF after purchase. AFTER PURCHASING: This PDF file will be delivered to you electronically, no physical item will be mailed to you. After purchasing this digital product, an automated instant e-mail with instructions on how to download your files will be sent to YOUR ETSY EMAIL address. Please make sure your email address is correct in Etsy. You can also click on "my purchases & reviews" in your Etsy account and click on "download" there. If you need help, please go to: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 RETURNS: Due to the digital nature of these items, no returns, exchanges, cancellations or refunds will be accepted. However, if you have a problem with your download, please let me know and I will see what I can do.
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Pentecost is this coming Sunday, May 27, 2012. Pentecost marks the end of the Easter season. The Story of Pentecost Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles. After Jesu…
I want to take the time to address some frequently asked questions about the Biblical set apart time of Shavuot, and how it pertains to us as believers in Messiah. Are Shavuot and Pentecost the same thing? The words Shavuot and Pentecost are used interchangeably in Scripture. Shavuot is the Hebrew word for "Feast of Weeks," whereas Pentecost is Greek for "fiftieth." Both are referring to the set apart time that happens fifty days after the counting of the omer begins during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Of course, different people mean different things by each, but in Scripture they are the same. Is Shavuot a Sabbath day?Yes, Shavuot is no-work day, and should be treated like the weekly Sabbath. So avoid professional work, shopping, home maintenance, etc. More information on no-work days can be found here. How do you celebrate it? This is my first year celebrating the feast days.To anyone celebrating for the first time - yay! - I am so proud of you for taking this step of faith and cheering you on as you do it!Take the pressure off of yourself to do everything perfectly and shoot to have a nice day of rest, while remembering the incredible gifts we have been given - the written word and the Holy Spirit!Have some good food, read your Bible, get together with other believers if possible, give an offering to YHWH, give gifts if you wish, pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and make or buy two loaves of bread to remember YHWH's abundant provision that we celebrate during this time. What day is it?It varies depending on what calendar you go by, but most people will celebrate Shavuot from the evening of May 25 to the evening of May 27. Others will celebrate it May 28. (These dates are for 2023!) Shavuot always happens fifty days after the First Fruits offering after Passover. What kind of bread or other foods do you make?I like to make strawberry salad or strawberry shortcake! Strawberries are great in my area at this time of year and I like the reminder of the fruit of the Spirit!Milk and honey are often used to symbolize the sweetness of Scripture in our lives, so desserts like cheesecake or fruit tarts are popular as well. See this post for milk and honey dessert recipes! I also think it's fun to do two loaves of bread of any kind in honor of Leviticus 23:17 that says to offer two loaves to YHWH. This is a great reminder that he provides more than enough for our needs. You could make or buy fancy breads made with herbs or olives or cheese or you an ultimate make your own grilled cheese bar, with lots of different cheeses, veggies, and condiments! Babka is another fun bread for Shavuot. What Bible passages are good for this time?Great things to study during Shavuot would be the covenant, and the Holy Spirit. The book of Ruth is traditionally studied at this time of year. Leviticus 23:15-21, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 12, Exodus 20:1-17, and Galatians 5:22 are some of my favorites. Here are some more verses to check out! See this post. What do you do to celebrate?Take the day off work, spend time with loved ones, talk about the ways you have seen the Holy Spirit at work in your life, read Acts 2, go see wheat being harvested if possible, make a big fruit salad to symbolize the fruit of the Spirit, get immersed, host a Bible study! What verses tell us that believers in Messiah should observe the feasts?Exodus 34:22 - "You shall observe the festival of Shavuot."We should celebrate Shavuot because Scripture tells us to! Nowhere in Scripture does it tell us that the set apart times are done away with! This post goes into more details about why we as believers in Messiah should keep the feasts. Or as Torah Sisters says: the giving of the law and the giving of the Spirit are big deals! When do we actually start counting?Scripture instructs us to count fifty days and then celebrate Shavuot. Our starting point for that is the Sunday after Passover, which is known as First Fruits. This is the day the Messiah rose from the grave! Ways to celebrate with toddlers?Crafts and Bible stories around the fruit of the Spirit, the giving of the Holy Spirit, and the ten commandments are all very appropriate!Bible Pathway Adventures has free activity and coloring sheets for kids too! Does the lamp stand all over the Bible have any significance with this?The lamp stand that the Bible talks about is a seven branched menorah! This correlates with the seven Biblical holidays. How to celebrate?This is a day to remember the giving of Scripture and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit! I enjoy getting together at a lake with other believers (the lake is a great opportunity for immersion), we share a meal and read/discuss Bible stories related to these times.I also like finding ways to 'give the word' to others - sharing a printable Bible verse, memorizing a passage to share with others, gathering Bibles to donate etc. What is the meaning of it?On Shavuot we remember both the giving of the written word and commandments, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. It is also a time when we celebrate that YHWH provides for our needs! Shavuot happens when wheat is being harvested. During Bible times, wheat was a significant part of the daily diet, and the harvest being brought in was a tangible reminder of YHWH providing for them! On Shavuot we look back at the ways YHWH provided in Scripture and in our own lives. More on Shavuot: Celebrating the Fruit of the Spirit at Shavuot Shavuot Provision Seven Ways to Celebrate Shavuot
Passover is incomplete without Pentecost, Shavuot in Hebrew. It is for this reason that we count down 49 days from Passover to Pentecost. This means that redemption (Passover) is not complete with out the revelation of God’s Word which happened at Sinai on Pentecost with the giving of the 10 Commandments. The reason being is that redemption without revelation leads to regression into slavery because without the truth you cannot truly be set free spiritually. Passover and Pentecost together lead to both salvation and transformation through Word and Spirit!
La fiesta de los Panes sin Levadura forma parte de las fiestas de primavera de Yaweh: Pesaj (Pascua), Panes sin Levadura, la fiesta de las Primicias y Shavuot (Pentecostés) forman parte de un patrón divino que Dios quiere traer a la tierra. Dios usa lo natural del ciclo de la cosecha para explicar l
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Pentecost (aka Shavuot or Feast of Weeks) is a Biblical Feast of the Lord that has a big significance to Christians. Learn the history and importance of it.
Shavu'ot, the Festival of Weeks, is the second of the three major festivals with both historical and agricultural significance (the other two are Passover and Sukkot). Agriculturally, it commemorates the time when the first fruits were harvested and brought to the Temple, and is known as Hag ha-Bikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruits). Historically, it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and is also known as Hag Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of Our Torah).
These are the basics of the spiritual significance of Shavuot, and how believers in the Messiah can take part in this Biblical holiday.
How to celebrate the Feast of Weeks - the Biblical feast of Shavuot! Even Gentiles can celebrate this feast as a celebration of Christ.
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This straw and paper flame launcher makes a great Pentecost activity to do with the kids. Perfect for Sunday school or at home. Creatively engage kids in the story.
The Day of the Wave Sheaf Offering marks the beginning of the 50-day count to Chag HaShavuot (Feast of Weeks).
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Related Printables: The Prodigal Son Mini Book Samaritan Woman at the Well Mini Book The Cleansing of the Temple Mini Book The Tree of Knowledge Mini Book
These are the basics of the spiritual significance of Shavuot, and how believers in the Messiah can take part in this Biblical holiday.
Chag Sameach! We are bringing you a collection of dairy Shavuot recipes that go beyond cheesecake and pizza! Enjoy these Shavuot recipes!
Basics of the Bible holidays of Passover, Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles, and their spiritual significance!
Shavuot 2015: Celebrating The Giving Of The Torah
Shavuot is one of the seven Biblical feasts listed in Leviticus 23. While many Christians don't yet celebrate these important days, they're so meaningful to our faith because all of them in some way point to Jesus as our Messiah! Many Christians know Shavuot as Pentecost. Shavuot is what the apostles were celebrating when the
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Why is Pentecost called the Feast of Weeks? And Shavuot? And Latter Firstfruits? Whew! That's a lot of names for one holiday.
Counting the Omer is keeping the commandment to count 50 days (seven Sabbaths plus one day) between the offering of the first fruits of the barley harvest (often called First Fruits) until the feast of Shavuot (Pentecost) (Leviticus 23:15-21). This year The Barking Fox is counting the omer with modern pictures of places named in […]
When the omer count finally makes it to fifty it's Shavuot! Then what? Here are a few ways you can celebrate this year. -Watch the wheat harvest. Shavuot is about the wheat harvest and celebrating the bread of life. Get in touch with a local farm or farmer to see when they will be harvesting their wheat, and if you can visit. Seeing cows and beehives would also be fitting. If nothing else, go for a drive or bike ride to see if you can find a farmer gathering their wheat. Usually the timing is just about right here in the Midwest and farmers harvest the wheat around Shavuot. Or think about taking family pictures in front of a wheat field. -Give the word to someone. On Shavuot we celebrate the giving of the Torah, why not keep that gift going? Purchase a Bible for someone who doesn't have one or would benefit from a different translation. Or gather Bibles to give to a nonprofit like a soup kitchen or homeless shelter so they can share them with their clients. Children (or adults) could memorize a verse to recite to grandparents or the congregation as a way to share the word with others. -Have two loaves of bread. Leviticus 23:17 says to bring two loaves of bread as a wave offering to YHWH. Why not try your hand at baking bread or purchase a couple of delicious loafs from a bakery? Maybe a new recipe or trying an unusual kind would make it even more wonderful. Serve them with different spreads and toppings to make a bruschetta bar or do-it-yourself grilled cheese. Seeing not one, but two loafs of bread is a reminder that YHWH takes care of our needs. Thank him for the provision before digging in. -Get immersed. In Acts 2 believers were baptized in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Shavuot. Spend your Shavuot at the lake or on the beach and get immersed. This would be a great opportunity for meditation on that passage of Scripture or a group discussion about it. -Throw a painting party! Get together a group of friends and render Bible verses to canvas. Paint or handwrite the words to a favorite verse or the fruit of the Spirit or the ten commandments. Even if it doesn't turn out a masterpiece it's still a fun way to focus on Scripture and spend time with others. Provide canvases, brushes, paint, and lots of newspaper to keep things clean. A painted or printed out Scripture would also make a great Shavuot gift for a friend. Another way to give the word. -Study Scripture. Aren't we celebrating that we received YHWH's word? That could look like having friends over for a late night Bible study, having a picnic near a wheat field to read the book of Ruth, kids acting out a Bible story, or a dramatic reading. Delving into Scripture is a foundational part any feast and it should be a joy! -Provide for the poor. At the end of the instructions for Shavuot in Leviticus 23:22, we are reminded to not use all of our resources on ourselves but leave some for those in need. Could you donate clothing to a women's shelter at this time of year or non perishables to a food pantry? How about volunteering as a family at a local nonprofit? Putting together action packs for Voice of the Martyrs was a memorable Shavuot activity for our congregation. Donate financially to a missions cause you believe in. Have a very happy Shavuot!
Shavuot or Pentecost is the celebration of the wheat harvest and the celebration of the Lord's provision. However, what is the significance of Shavuot?
Assorted games for kids to play for learning about Pentecost as found in Acts 2. Supporting material available.
Many of you may have heard the term Omer but perhaps have no idea what it means. This is what we will learn in this audio blog. To more visit the page.
