Bible Study

Shavuot and Pentecost

What Does Shavuot Mean to Jews and Christians?

Jewish Shavuot, meaning ‘Weeks’, coincides with Pentecost. How are the two connected?

Shavuot occurs at the end of the seven-week period that begins with Pesach (Passover.) During Jesus’ time, the newly harvested wheat was brought as an offering to the Temple in Jerusalem.

The name Pentecost comes from the 50 days elapsed since Jesus’ execution as the Passover came in. Why did the Holy Spirit descend on his followers, who were gathered together in one place, very possibly the Temple courts, on this particular day?

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