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‘Feasts to the LORD’; ‘the LORD spoke to…’ (Leviticus 23–24)

Studies in Torah

The 23rd chapter of Leviticus is a relatively obvious passage. The explanations are simple and self-explanatory, except for questions about the biblical timing of Firstfruits and Pentecost.

The 24th chapter is a bit unusual and not so simple to decipher. When you read the book of Leviticus and you find the phrase “the LORD spoke to…” pay attention to whom is supposed to hear the message. There were some messages for the sons of Aaron but some messages were for the people of Israel. Each group had their own duties and responsibilities, and it’s God Himself Who decides.

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Appointments With God Discussions Pentecost/Shavuot Torah

Journey to the 10 — Exodus 20 — arrival at Sinai and the hearing of the 10 — Shavu’ot

Following in Israel’s footsteps, we have arrived at Sinai. Pretend you are listening to the 10 Commandments for the first time. It’s a challenge to hear them anew. Find a new way to make them a part of your life—to bring yourself even closer to Yeshua than you have ever been before.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions

Acts 21:1–16 — Paul travels from the isles of Asia toward Yerushalayim

Paul is anxious to return to Yerushalayim for the feast of Shavuot (Pentecost), but on his way he receives dire warnings of what would face him when he gets there. The events that occur in Yerushalayim start the process of Paul’s journey to Rome.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions

Acts 20 — Paul’s third journey continues: A death plot takes him to Asia for a resurrection, tearful farewell to Ephesus

Paul’s third journey through Asia (modern Turkey), Macedonia and Greece continued. After being run out of Ephesus, Paul traveled to Greece through Macedonia. He planned to sail from Greece to Syria, but the discovery of plot on his life prompted a return tour through Macedonia and western Asia (modern Turkey). During the journey, Paul’s prolific preaching made Eutychus “fall asleep in the LORD” literally and euphemistically, but Paul resurrected him. In another city, Paul confided to the elders of Ephesus that he was “innocent of the blood of all men” by fearlessly proclaiming the good news about God’s mercy for Jew and non-Jew through Messiah Yeshua, yet the Spirit was telling him continually that part of completing his task involved “facing the music” in Yerushalayim.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions

Acts 6:7-10 — believing priests, Stephen’s signs & wonders

https://hallel.info/wp-content/uploads/file/080830%20Acts%206vv7-10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:42 — 7.5MB)Subscribe: RSSActs 6:7-10 shows us that many priests who witnessed the words and wonders of Acts 2-5 believed in Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah, as many Pharisees had. We also begin to see God’s servant Stephen emerge as a powerful, faithful witness.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Pentecost/Shavuot

Acts 4:1-31 — Boldness in the name of God’s salvation, Yeshua the Messiah

A digitally illustrated scene depicting Peter and John boldly addressing the Sanhedrin, surrounded by a crowd of elders and teachers of the law in ancient Jerusalem. The expressions and gestures suggest intense discussion and confrontation. The setting is a stone chamber with scrolls in the background. Overlaid text reads: "Boldness in the name of God's salvation, Yeshua the Messiah – Acts 4." The image is branded with the hallel.info logo in the bottom right corner.

On the day after Shavuot (Pentecost), the priesthood in God’s temple are on trial, even as they put Peter and John on trial, as to whether they will cling to their presuppositions about God — that He created then vacated — or submit to the massive displays of God’s power in His house of prayer testifying to the reality that Yeshua is God’s Messiah.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Life With God Pentecost/Shavuot Torah

Acts 3 — Peter’s second Pentecost plea for repentance

A vivid watercolor representation of the biblical scene described in Acts 3:6-7. The scene depicts a man with silver hair and an unkempt beard, who appears to be of Middle-Eastern descent. He is extending his hand to another man, who has tanned skin, brown curly hair, ragged clothing, and is sitting down, appearing to be in distress. The setting is a bustling period cityscape, with varied architectural styles hinted at in the background. The painting captures the dramatic moment when one man assists the other to stand. The color palette is vibrant, with tones of blues, reds, and yellows.
Peter meets a lame man near the Beautiful Gate leading to the Temple in Jerusalem. Illustration by Bible Art AI.

There are language cues in Acts 3 that strongly suggest that it is a description of an event on the afternoon of Pentecost. Thus this is a continuation of the events of Acts 2. The Spirit of God is on display in the temple with power, a display meant to prompt Israel to “turn back” from their rejection God’s Messiah and be restored by God’s Spirit.