Pentecost & “The Book of Ruth”

2. Pentecost or Shavuot has many names in the Bible (the Feast of Weeks, the Feast of Harvest, and the Latter Firstfruits). • Celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, Shavuot is traditionally a joyous time of giving thanks and presenting offerings for the new grain of the summer wheat harvest in Israel.

3. The celebration is also tied to the giving of the Ten Commandments. Jews believe that it was exactly at this time that God gave the Torah to the people on Mount Sinai. • Throughout Jewish history, it has been customary to engage in all-night study of the Torah on the first evening of Shavuot.

4. Pentecost & “The Book of Ruth” Integrity Dedication Boaz Ruth

5. Matthew 9: 35-36 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

6. Matthew 9: 37-38 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

7. John 16:7 “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.”

8. John 20: 21-22 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

10. The Promise and Mission of The • Holy Spirit from The Old Testament • Ezekiel 36: 25-27 • Jeremiah 31: 33-34

11. Acts 2: 3-4 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

12. Acts 2: 17-18 17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your young men will see visions,    your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women,    I will pour out my Spirit in those days,    and they will prophesy.”

13. Acts 2: 38-39 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off —for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

14. Romans 8:11, 15-16

15. “Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood.” - Rocky Balboa

16. Our Identity As God’s Children: • Identity Received • Romans 8 • or • IdentityAchieved • - Rocky Balboa

17. Challenge #1: Develop a Consistent Bible Study and Prayer Time During the Week.

18. Challenge #2: Ask for and Learn the “Stories” of Unsaved Individuals in Your Everyday Life.

19. Challenge #3: • Pray Passionately for God to Reveal to You • How You Can Best Reach or Serve Them. • Care Enough To Be Creative!