LIVE STUDY: For numerous believers around the world, Acts chapter 2 marks the beginning of the “Church” and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The dramatic moments of the rushing wind, the tongues of fire and the power of the Spirit falling are well known. But what if we told you that the disciples weren’t just gathering randomly, but were honoring a special day that had been observed for generations?
Could it be that the Spirit was poured out, not by accident, but precisely on a day God had set apart long ago? The answer is yes! That special day known to us today as “Pentecost”, was actually an important holy day on God’s calendar called Shavuot (sha-voo-oat), in the Hebrew language and its roots go deep into the soil of Israel’s story and the faith of Jesus Himself.
In this study we’ll dive deep into the Hebrew origins of Pentecost, explain why this event happened, how it connects us to Jesus and His Second Coming. Along the way, we’ll discover powerful lessons that still speak to us today!