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Tag Archives: Pentecost
From Easter to Pentecost
Today is the first of the 50 days between Resurrection and Pentecost Sunday. “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, O take and seal it; seal it … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Come Thou Fount, Pentecost, Robert Robinson, seal my heart
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God’s Rhythm of 50
50 is an important number in Scripture. There’s the Year of Jubilee, when slaves were freed and debts were cancelled. Leviticus 25:10 (ESV) You shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land. And there’s Pentecost. In … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Feast of Weeks, first fruits, God's rhythms, Leviticus 25:10, Pentecost, Year of Jubilee
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Something to Remember (reposted from 2015)
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday? What is Pentecost? A traditional Jewish festival The birthday of the Christian church All of the above The Holy Spirit descended on the believers during the Feast of Pentecost, and thus started the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Memorial Day, Pentecost
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It’s Time for the Spirit
This coming Sunday is Pentecost, when we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God promised visions, dreams and prophecies. Acts 2:17-18 (NIV) – quoted from Joel 2:28-29 In the last days, God says, I will pour out … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 2:17-18, Holy Spirit, Joel 2:28-29, Pentecost
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The Spirit’s Timing
The coming of the Holy Spirit wasn’t random timing. Leviticus 23 (excerpts with celebrations underlined) The Lord’s Passover begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. On the fifteenth day of that month the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
Tagged Leviticus 26, Pentecost
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Come, Blessed Gift
This week’s survey of Pentecost hymns led me to one I’ve never seen or heard before. It looks to be from an old hymnbook, just the words, no tune. “Come, holy Spirit! now descend; Most blessed gift which God can … Continue reading
Come, Heavenly Dove
This week, I’m pondering my favorite Pentecost hymns, looking for the wisdom that speaks to my heart, year after year. “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts … Continue reading
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Tagged Come Holy Spirit, Isaac Watts, Pentecost
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Holy Compass
Isaiah 30:21 (NASB) Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. The Holy Spirit guides our steps. Right or left. North … Continue reading
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Tagged compass, Holy Spirit, Isaiah 30:21, Pentecost
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Cleansing Rain
Old Testament prophecy foretells New Testament (and present day) reality: Ezekiel 36:25-26 (VOICE) I will sprinkle you with clean water, and you will be clean. I will wash away all of your dirtiness, and you will be clean and pure, free from the … Continue reading
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Tagged cleansing rain, Ezekiel 26:25-26, Holy Spirit, Pentecost
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Fire and Wind
Usually, wind + fire = disaster. In God’s hands, wind + fire = Holy Spirit. Acts 2:2-4 (CEB) Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw what … Continue reading