At the first Passover, the Hebrews were not in a temple or at large events. They were in family homes. They were sheltering from a deadly plague.
A few weeks ago the Jews celebrated Passover and the Christians celebrated Easter at home. The old story repeated itself. We have found refuge from the epidemic at home.
Jesus was slaughtered as the Lamb of God. When was that? Exactly at the same time when the lambs were slaughtered for the Passover.
It was at the time of Passover that Jesus took the punishment for our sins on the cross.
After this terrible time, the disciples withdrew from public ministry. When Jesus came back after His death, He spent 40 days, almost 6 weeks, in private fellowship with His chosen disciples.
Then Jesus returned to His Father in heaven. We call this the Ascension.
Not long after He said this, He was lifted up to heaven before their eyes and disappeared in a cloud.
While they were looking at him, two men dressed in white suddenly stood with them.
They said, "Men of Galilee, why are you standing here staring at the sky? Jesus has been taken away from you into heaven.
"One day he will come again just as you saw him go away." Acts 1:9-11. Jesus will surely come back from heaven. The time is getting closer every day.
The disciples prayed in the temple for a while, but then they withdrew again and waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit. They were already saved, believing and faithful, but they were waiting for a great turning point from God.
We can read in Acts chapter 2 how the Holy Spirit came upon them, how they were filled and transformed by God's Spirit.
They delivered prophetic messages in languages they had never learned.
The Jews from different countries understood the messages in languages they knew, and 3000 Jews came to faith.
In 2020 we experienced something for the first time in 3220 years. Jews and Christians celebrated in private homes and found refuge from a terrible epidemic.
50 days after the first Passover, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
50 days after the death of Jesus on the cross, God did not give the law, but the outpouring of the Holy Spirit for all believers.
Today 2200 years later we have a new day of Pentecost.
Millions expect a new dramatic turning point in this time of crisis.
God will give many believers a dramatic breakthrough today.
Many will receive supernatural wisdom and revelation.
Many will be freed from fear, confusion and uncertainty.
After the resurrection 500 disciples saw Jesus, but only 120 were in the upper room on the day of Pentecost.
Let’s expect God's intervention today. Why not follow the example of the 120 in the Upper Room?
A few weeks ago the Jews celebrated Passover and the Christians celebrated Easter at home. The old story repeated itself. We have found refuge from the epidemic at home.
Jesus was slaughtered as the Lamb of God. When was that? Exactly at the same time when the lambs were slaughtered for the Passover.
It was at the time of Passover that Jesus took the punishment for our sins on the cross.
After this terrible time, the disciples withdrew from public ministry. When Jesus came back after His death, He spent 40 days, almost 6 weeks, in private fellowship with His chosen disciples.
Then Jesus returned to His Father in heaven. We call this the Ascension.
Not long after He said this, He was lifted up to heaven before their eyes and disappeared in a cloud.
While they were looking at him, two men dressed in white suddenly stood with them.
They said, "Men of Galilee, why are you standing here staring at the sky? Jesus has been taken away from you into heaven.
"One day he will come again just as you saw him go away." Acts 1:9-11. Jesus will surely come back from heaven. The time is getting closer every day.
The disciples prayed in the temple for a while, but then they withdrew again and waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit. They were already saved, believing and faithful, but they were waiting for a great turning point from God.
We can read in Acts chapter 2 how the Holy Spirit came upon them, how they were filled and transformed by God's Spirit.
They delivered prophetic messages in languages they had never learned.
The Jews from different countries understood the messages in languages they knew, and 3000 Jews came to faith.
In 2020 we experienced something for the first time in 3220 years. Jews and Christians celebrated in private homes and found refuge from a terrible epidemic.
50 days after the first Passover, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
50 days after the death of Jesus on the cross, God did not give the law, but the outpouring of the Holy Spirit for all believers.
Today 2200 years later we have a new day of Pentecost.
Millions expect a new dramatic turning point in this time of crisis.
God will give many believers a dramatic breakthrough today.
Many will receive supernatural wisdom and revelation.
Many will be freed from fear, confusion and uncertainty.
After the resurrection 500 disciples saw Jesus, but only 120 were in the upper room on the day of Pentecost.
Let’s expect God's intervention today. Why not follow the example of the 120 in the Upper Room?
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