FESTIVAL OF PENTECOST
Reading: Lev. 23: 15-22; Act 2
Memory verses: Acts 2: 17-18
Theme: To lead a Spirit-filled life after being anointed by the Holy Spirit.
Introduction: What is the name by which churches giving importance to the anointment of the Holy Spirit and know? What is the reason for that? It was on the Israeli festival day of Pentecost that Jesus Christ poured out the Holy Spirit on His disciples after His ascension to heaven. Pentecost stands for the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. This festival was celebrated on the 6th of the 3rd month of Sivan. It was the 50th day after the festival of the first fruits.
DIFFERENT NAMES OF THE FESTIVAL.
The festival of Pentecost comes on the day after counting seven weeks and seven Sabbaths from the festival of the first fruits. Therefore it is also called the festival of the weeks. As it falls on the 5oth day after the festival of the first fruits, it came to be known as 'Pentecost' which means '50'. It occurs after the harvest and hence it is also known as the harvest festival. The name day of first fruits is also given to it as people offer first fruits of trees on this day.
METHOD OF OBSERVANCE
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