Seven Sabbaths Part 3 The Feast of Weeks, First Fruits, Pentecost

The Feast of Weeks / Shavu'ot The Feast of Weeks, First Fruits not only marks the end of the grain harvest at Passover time, but also signifies the process of freedom started with the Exodus at Passover, and concluded with the proclamation of the Law at Mt. Sinai. The Feast Of Weeks is an observance of the giving of the Torah by God unto the Jewish people over three thousand years ago on Mount Sinai. The Feast of Weeks, First Fruits not only marks the end of the grain harvest at Passover time, but also signifies the process of freedom started with the Exodus at Passover, and concluded with the proclamation of the Law at Mt. Sinai. The Feast Of Weeks is an observance of the giving of the Torah by God unto the Jewish people over three thousand years ago on Mount Sinai. Throughout generations men have studied and sought understanding, of these events, commenting upon them, clarifying their meanings, deriving practical applications of these principles and codifying the laws derived from them. Thus, a continuous chain of tradition extends throughout generations, connecting the scholars of the present day to the events & communication at Mount Sinai. The more important Fact and purpose of the letter of the Law was to provide Christian believers with a greater understanding of the Law that is now written on the tables of our hearts. On that day (when Moses received the law) three thousand souls died due to disobedience. God has never taken His covenant with us casually. He is a jealous God. While on one hand, He desired and still desires intimacy with us, He also is a God committed in marriage to us by His rights as husband. When we violate Him, through types of spiritual adultery, we may indeed face His jealous wrath. On that day (when Moses received the law) three thousand souls died due to disobedience. God has never taken His covenant with us casually. He is a jealous God. While on one hand, He desired and still desires intimacy with us, He also is a God committed in marriage to us by His rights as husband. When we violate Him, through types of spiritual adultery, we may indeed face His jealous wrath.

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot This is one of three feasts where every male had to be present. This is one of three feasts where every male had to be present. Deuteronomy 16:16 Deuteronomy 16:16 Deuteronomy 16:16 Deuteronomy 16:16 Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot Started on the day after the first Sabbath of the feast of unleavened bread (second day of Passover) with the Wave offering Started on the day after the first Sabbath of the feast of unleavened bread (second day of Passover) with the Wave offering (Leviticus 23:15). (Leviticus 23:15). Seven Sabbaths were to be counted and the day after the Sabbath (seventh) would be a Holy Convocation unto the Lord Seven Sabbaths were to be counted and the day after the Sabbath (seventh) would be a Holy Convocation unto the Lord (Leviticus 23:16-21). (Leviticus 23:16-21).

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot First Pentecost First Pentecost The Commandments Given The Commandments Given Fifty days from the crossing of the Red Sea Fifty days from the crossing of the Red Sea Law of God written in Stone Law of God written in Stone Three thousand slain Three thousand slain The letter of the Law The letter of the Law

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot Symbols Symbols Grain of Wheat Grain of Wheat Two Loaves with Leaven (Lev 23: 15-17) Two Loaves with Leaven (Lev 23: 15-17) As the wheat is beaten and refined as fine flour As the wheat is beaten and refined as fine flour (Lev 23:17) Harvest Salvation Harvest Salvation

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot

The Day of Pentecost (spiritual Fulfillment) The Day of Pentecost (spiritual Fulfillment) Acts 2 Acts 2 The outpouring of the Holy Ghost transpired on the very day that the Jews were offering the two wave loaves to God representing their reliance on Him. The outpouring of the Holy Ghost transpired on the very day that the Jews were offering the two wave loaves to God representing their reliance on Him. The two wave loaves with leaven offered to God could represent that Jews and Gentiles, both sinners (leaven in their lives), are able to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit through Jesus. The two wave loaves with leaven offered to God could represent that Jews and Gentiles, both sinners (leaven in their lives), are able to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit through Jesus. Promises made earlier by John the Baptist (Luke 3:16) and the risen Messiah (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8) are now fulfilled on Shavuot (Pentecost): on that day, the Holy Spirit did indeed come upon the apostles and empowered them to be the first witness of the Messiah. Promises made earlier by John the Baptist (Luke 3:16) and the risen Messiah (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8) are now fulfilled on Shavuot (Pentecost): on that day, the Holy Spirit did indeed come upon the apostles and empowered them to be the first witness of the Messiah.

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot Pentecost After Christ Pentecost After Christ The Holy Spirit Given The Holy Spirit Given Fifty days from the Crucifixion of Christ Fifty days from the Crucifixion of Christ Law of God written on our hearts Law of God written on our hearts Three thousand receive salvation Three thousand receive salvation The Spirit of the Law The Spirit of the Law First Pentecost First Pentecost The Commandments Given The Commandments Given Fifty days from the crossing of the Red Sea Fifty days from the crossing of the Red Sea Law of God written in Stone Law of God written in Stone Three thousand slain Three thousand slain The letter of the Law The letter of the Law

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot Symbols Symbols Grain of Wheat Grain of Wheat Two Loaves with Leaven (Lev 23: 15-17) Two Loaves with Leaven (Lev 23: 15-17) As the wheat is beaten and refined as fine flour (Lev 23:17 As the wheat is beaten and refined as fine flour (Lev 23:17 Harvest Salvation Harvest Salvation Symbols Symbols The Lord (John 12:23-24) The Lord (John 12:23-24) Jewish & Gentile believers in the Lord Jewish & Gentile believers in the Lord Messiah beaten, sifted & crushed (Isaiah 28:28, 52:13-14, 53:1-6 Messiah beaten, sifted & crushed (Isaiah 28:28, 52:13-14, 53:1-6 Rain Outpouring of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2) Rain Outpouring of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2)

The Feast of Weeks Shavu'ot