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SUMMARY:Christmas & Hanukkah 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hanukkah/Chanukah is the Jewish eight to twelve days\, wintertime “festival of lights\,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting\, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication\,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. The celebration for the coming of Messiah\, commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. To celebrate Hanukkah means dedicate our lives for the Kingdom of Messiah and Holy Temple. \nMost of the Christians and Jews do not know\, that Jesus celebrated Hanukkah “The Feast of the Dedication” Its written in John 10:22-31 “And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication\, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. Then came the Jews round about him\, and said unto him\, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ\, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them\, I told you\, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name\, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not\, because ye are not of my sheep\, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice\, and I know them\, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish\, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father\, which gave them me\, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and my Father are one. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.” \nToday\, many claim to know Jesus and God\, but those who do not hear His voice or honor His Word in their lives are not His sheep. Jesus says\, “My sheep hear My voice\, I know them\, and they follow Me. My Father\, who has given them to Me\, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” As we reflect during Hanukkah\, a season of dedication and light\, we are reminded that true honor to God is not shown through words alone but through our actions. It is one thing to say we love and follow Him\, but it is another to live out His commands in our daily lives. Obedience to God means dedicating ourselves to His ways\, aligning our lives with His truth\, and letting His light shine through us. \nAre you Faithful? Are You obeying the Word? Are you Dedicated? This path is not always easy. The world often challenges those who strive to live for God’s Kingdom. It can be hard to honor Him when society\, our own people\, and even some religious individuals may reject us for not adhering to their man-made laws and traditions. Jesus Himself faced hostility because He spoke and lived the truth\, and they picked up stones to kill Him. It was during Hanukkah that Jesus engaged in a conversation about His Messianic identity. While Israel remembered their heritage of faithful worship in the Temple\, Jesus identified Himself as the Good Shepherd of Israel. He fulfilled the prophecy against faithless shepherds in Ezekiel 34:2 and came as the Messiah who would shepherd God’s people with faithfulness. Jesus is the living Temple\, rejected during Hanukkah\, and the people picked up stones to stone Him for blasphemy. \nFoolishness blinds people to God’s wisdom. The Bible reminds us: Proverbs 12:15: “The way of fools seems right to them\, but the wise listen to advice.” \nLet Hanukkah inspire us to honor God\, not merely with our words but through our actions. May we wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves to Him\, walking in faithful obedience and reflecting His light in a dark and troubled world. True dedication requires following Him even when the path is difficult\, trusting completely in His unwavering hold on our lives. \nAs we light the candles\, let us commit our lives to the One who is the true Light of the world\, glorifying Him through both our words and our deeds. Blessed Hanukkah! \nAt the heart of the festival is the nightly menorah lighting. The menorah holds nine flames\, one of which is the shamash (“attendant”)\, which is used to kindle the other eight lights. On the first night\, we light just one flame. On the second night\, an additional flame is lit. By the eighth night of Chanukah\, all eight lights are kindled. \nHanukkah in Torah\nOn the first day\, we begin from Numbers 7\nOfferings at the Dedication of the Tabernacle \nWhen Moses finished setting up the tabernacle\, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings. He also anointed and consecrated the altar and all its utensils. Then the leaders of Israel\, the heads of families who were the tribal leaders in charge of those who were counted\, made offerings. They brought as their gifts before the Lord six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two. These they presented before the tabernacle. \nThe Lord said to Moses\,  “Accept these from them\, that they may be used in the work at the tent of meeting. Give them to the Levites as each man’s work requires.” So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites. He gave two carts and four oxen to the Gershonites\, as their work required\, and he gave four carts and eight oxen to the Merarites\, as their work required. They were all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron\, the priest. But Moses did not give any to the Kohathites\, because they were to carry on their shoulders the holy things\, for which they were responsible. When the altar was anointed\, the leaders brought their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar. For the Lord had said to Moses\, “Each day one leader is to bring his offering for the dedication of the altar.” \nThe one who brought his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of Amminadab of the tribe of Judah. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab. \nOn the second day Nethanel son of Zuar\, the leader of Issachar\, brought his offering. The offering he brought was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. \nOn the third day\, Eliab son of Helon\, the leader of the people of Zebulun\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon. \nOn the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur\, the leader of the people of Reuben\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. \nOn the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai\, the leader of the people of Simeon\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai. \nOn the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel\, the leader of the people of Gad\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel. \nOn the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud\, the leader of the people of Ephraim\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; 52 one male goat for a sin offering; 53 and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud. \nOn the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur\, the leader of the people of Manasseh\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. \nOn the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni\, the leader of the people of Benjamin\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni. \nOn the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai\, the leader of the people of Dan\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai. \nOn the eleventh day Pagiel son of Okran\, the leader of the people of Asher\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Okran. \nOn the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan\, the leader of the people of Naphtali\, brought his offering. His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels\, both according to the sanctuary shekel\, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels\, filled with incense; one young bull\, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen\, five rams\, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan. \nThese were the offerings of the Israelite leaders for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver plates\, twelve silver sprinkling bowls and twelve gold dishes. Each silver plate weighed a hundred and thirty shekels\, and each sprinkling bowl seventy shekels. Altogether\, the silver dishes weighed two thousand four hundred shekels\, according to the sanctuary shekel. The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each\, according to the sanctuary shekel. Altogether\, the gold dishes weighed a hundred and twenty shekels. The total number of animals for the burnt offering came to twelve young bulls\, twelve rams and twelve male lambs a year old\, together with their grain offering. Twelve male goats were used for the sin offering. The total number of animals for the sacrifice of the fellowship offering came to twenty-four oxen\, sixty rams\, sixty male goats and sixty male lambs a year old. These were the offerings for the dedication of the altar after it was anointed. \nWhen Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with the Lord\, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the covenant law. In this way the Lord spoke to him.” \nBalaam’s Fourth Prophecy About Messiah: \n“The prophecy of Balaam son of Beor\,\nthe prophecy of one whose eye sees clearly\,\n16 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God\,\nwho has knowledge from the Most High\,\nwho sees a vision from the Almighty\,\nwho falls prostrate\, and whose eyes are opened:\n17 “I see him\, but not now;\nI behold him\, but not near.\nA star will come out of Jacob;\na scepter will rise out of Israel.\nHe will crush the foreheads of Moab\,\nthe skulls[b] of[c] all the people of Sheth.[d]\n18 Edom will be conquered;\nSeir\, his enemy\, will be conquered\,\nbut Israel will grow strong.\n19 A ruler will come out of Jacob\nand destroy the survivors of the city.” Number 24:15-19 \nThe Messiah is coming! As we celebrate Hanukkah\, the festival of dedication and light\, let us dedicate ourselves fully to Him. Let our love not grow cold but remain fervent and alive\, just as the menorah stayed miraculously lit. May we stay illuminated with the light of Jesus\, walking in His truth and not in darkness\, shining as a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs Him.
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LOCATION:Holy Light Foundation\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Biblical Event,Historical Event
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SUMMARY:PWC 2025 Finland
DESCRIPTION:https://pwc2025.fi \n\n\nGO & MAKE!\n\n\n\n\nThe Conference focus is on MISSION\n\n\n\n\nThe name of the conference “Go & Make!” arises from the Great Commission given by Jesus: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). \n\n\n\n\nThe central theme of the conference is the fulfillment of the missionary task in our time using contemporary methods. Along with the act of going\, the focus is also on discipleship. We believe that this combination will guide us toward the right goal. Proclaiming the gospel requires an intentional plan to help new believers grow as disciples of Jesus. The Go & Make! Conference is specifically designed to inspire\, ignite passion\, connect\, and equip attendees. We hope participants will return from the conference strengthened\, applying new methods\, and carrying a renewed vision for the missions task. \nThe Pentecostal World Conference is partnering with The Send movement. The Send is both a global movement and a national campaign whose mission is to send youth and young adults to live out the Great Commission. This cooperation is based on a shared vision of spreading the gospel\, elevating the importance of missionary work and engaging the next generation. All of this occurs in close collaboration with local churches. \n\n\nDonate For Missionary To Attend The Conference \n\n\n\n\nPRICING : Registration Fees\n\n\nTickets to Go&Make! and The Send 4-7 June 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICE\n\n\nThe ticket package includes both Pentecostal World Conference Go&Make! and THE SEND\nNOW! 184 € Basic rate ticket\, sold 1st Sept\, 2024 – 28th Feb\, 2025 (Late registration fee after that 224 €)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch & Coffee package\, 4th  – 6th  June\, 2025 – We recommend pre-purchasing a lunch package!\n55 € Lunch & Coffee package includes: \n\nCoffee & Pastry\, Wednesday at 16:30 – 17:30\nHot lunch\, Salad bar\, and Coffee\, Thursday at 13:00 – 14:30\nCoffee & Pastry\, Thursday at 16:30 – 17:30\nHot lunch\, Salad bar\, and Coffee\, Friday at 13:00 – 14:30\nCoffee & Pastry\, Friday at 16:30 – 17:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKET PACKAGE\nTicket package types\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICE\n\n\nTICKET TYPE\n\n\n\n\n950 €\n\n\n10 tickets group package sold 1st Sept – 31st Jan\, 2025 (after that 10 tickets 1150 €)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n495 €\n\n\n5 tickets group package sold 1st Sept – 31st Jan\, 2025 (after that 5 tickets 595 €)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach ticket package contains either 10 or 5 access codes to a separate registration form. Each code should be shared with a single person and can only be used once for event registration. \nThe code holder can register to the event for free and can also buy a lunch package. \nTicket delivery cost and payment costs are added to all prices. \n\n\nBUY TICKET PACKAGE\n\n\nNote\, that the ticket packages to The Send 7th June\, 2025 are sold separately:\nhttps://thesend.fi/liput/\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET VISA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisa Fee: $95\nTravel Insurance: $40\n\n2. Accommodation: \n\nSpecial conference rates are available for hotels\, starting from approximately €100–€150 per night. Total for 4 nights: €400–€600.\n\n3. Travel Costs: \n\nRound-trip airfare from Pakistan to Helsinki: €700–€1\,000 (approximate).\nLocal transportation in Helsinki: €50–€100.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Read the information carefully\, including the links.\n\n\n\n\n2. Register for the conference.\n\n\n\n\n3. Pay for your ticket.\n\n\n\n\n4. You will receive an order confirmation letter and a link to your ticket via email.\n\n\n\n\n5. Order an invitation letter using the link provided in the order confirmation letter.\n\n\n\n\n6. Fill out the invitation letter form.\n\n\n\n\n7. You will receive the invitation letter via email.
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LOCATION:Helsinki\, Suomi | Finland\, Helsinki\, Finland
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SUMMARY:Purim
DESCRIPTION:God Saves His People from the Harm of the Enemy\nPurim\, celebrated annually on the 14th of Adar\, stands as one of the most joyful and spiritually meaningful festivals in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates how God protected His people from destruction and delivered them from the schemes of their enemies more than 2\,400 years ago. \nIn ancient Persia\, Haman\, the Prime Minister of the empire\, devised a plan to annihilate the Jewish people. However\, God intervened at the right time. He raised Queen Esther and Mordecai to stand courageously against evil. Through their obedience\, prayer\, and faith\, God rescued His people and overturned the enemy’s plot. \nTherefore\, Purim reminds us that no authority\, kingdom\, or power on earth can overcome those whom God chooses to protect. \n\n“To have them celebrate annually the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar as the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies\, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration.”— Esther 9:21–22\, Holy Bible \n\nA Celebration of Divine Deliverance\nThe name Purim comes from the Persian word pur\, meaning “lot.” Haman cast lots to determine the day he would destroy the Jewish people. However\, God overturned the enemy’s plan and transformed a day of intended destruction into a testimony of divine deliverance and victory. \nTherefore\, Purim clearly proclaims that: \n\n\nGod sees the hidden plans of the enemy \n\n\nGod hears the cries of His people \n\n\nGod intervenes at the appointed time \n\n\nGod turns sorrow into joy \n\n\nGod saves His people from destruction \n\n\nMoreover\, the Jewish community—and all who worship “YHWH” the God of Abraham\, Isaac and Jacob—celebrate Purim as a reminder that God faithfully protects His people from the harm of the enemy. \nAs Patriarchist Abrahamic Believers\, we also celebrate Purim because it reveals how God consistently delivers His people throughout history. \nPurim celebrations include: \n\n\nFestive meals (Seudat Purim) \n\n\nSharing gifts of food with one another (Mishloach Manot) \n\n\nStrengthening friendship and community by sending packages containing at least two ready-to-eat food items or beverages \n\n\nGiving charity to the poor\, Purim is about caring. Give food or money to at least two needy people during the daylight hours of Purim. In case you can’t find any needy people. At least\, place two coins in a charity box. Charity is a mitzvah the whole year round\, but on Purim we give to whoever asks. \n\n\nRejoicing in thanksgiving for God’s protection and deliverance \n\n\nConsequently\, Purim reminds every generation that God transforms fear into faith and mourning into celebration. \nThe festival takes place in the month of Adar\, which usually falls between late February and March. \nThe Story of God’s Protection\nThe Book of Esther records the events of Purim during the reign of King Ahasuerus of the Persian Empire. \nAt that time\, Haman secured a royal decree that authorized the annihilation of the Jewish people. Nevertheless\, Queen Esther chose to risk her life by approaching the king without invitation. First\, she called for a three-day fast among her people. Then\, she placed her trust in God’s mercy and declared\, “If I perish\, I perish.” \nSoon afterward\, the king discovered Haman’s conspiracy. He ordered Haman’s execution on the very gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. As a result\, a new decree allowed the Jewish people to defend themselves from their enemies. \nThus\, what the enemy planned as a day of destruction became a day of victory and celebration. \nPurim continues to testify that God saves His people from the harm of the enemy\, turning despair into hope\, fear into faith\, and mourning into joy for generations to come.
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SUMMARY:Passover (Pesach/ Eid-e-Fasa)
DESCRIPTION:Passover – God Saves His People Through the Lamb\nThe term Passover refers to the tenth plague in Egypt\, when God struck down the firstborn of Pharaoh and the Egyptians. However\, He passed over the homes of the Israelites that were marked with the blood of a sacrificial lamb. \nPassover begins on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan (usually in March or April) and lasts for eight days. It stands as a foundational event for the nation of Israel and remains a central theological symbol for Patriarchist Abrahamic Believers\, Christians\, and all who believe in the Messiah. After feast\, they will celebrate The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exodus 12:15:20\,  13:3–7): “No leaven shall be eaten . . . For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread . \nThe primary account of Passover appears in the Book of Exodus\, where God established it as a lasting ordinance for His people. \nThe First Passover in Egypt\nIn Exodus 12:1–28\, God gave specific instructions to Moses. Each Israelite family had to sacrifice a spotless lamb and place its blood on the doorposts of their homes. As a result\, the Angel of Death passed over those homes\, and the firstborn inside remained safe from judgment. \nConsequently\, God protected His people from destruction through the blood of the lamb. \nAfter the plague struck Egypt\, Pharaoh released the Israelites and urged them to leave immediately. This marked the beginning of their deliverance from slavery. \nThe Feast of Unleavened Bread\nGod also commanded the Israelites to remove all leaven (yeast) from their homes and eat unleavened bread for seven days (Exodus 12:15–20; Exodus 23:15). This act reminded them that they left Egypt in haste and trusted in God’s deliverance. \nMoreover\, Leviticus 23:4–8 lists Passover as the first of the Lord’s appointed festivals\, beginning at twilight on the 14th day of Nisan. \nPassover Fulfilled in the Messiah\nIn the New Testament\, Passover points to the sacrificial mission of Jesus Christ\, who is called the Lamb of God. \nThe Last Passover Meal\nAll four Gospels record that Jesus shared a final Passover meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. During this meal (Luke 22:15–20; Matthew 26:26–28)\, He gave new meaning to the bread and wine by presenting them as symbols of His body and blood under the New Covenant. \nCrucifixion on the Biblical Calendar\nAccording to the Biblical Calendar\, Jesus was crucified on 14th Nissan\, the first day of Passover. John 19:14–22 recounts: \n\n“And it was the preparation of the Passover… Behold your King!… Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified… And they crucified him.” \n\nMark 15:25 notes that He was crucified at the third hour (~9:00 AM)\, while Matthew 27:45 describes darkness covering the land from the sixth to the ninth hour (12 PM – 3 PM)\, when Jesus gave up His spirit (~3:00 PM). \nChrist as the Passover Lamb\nThe Apostle Paul directly connects Passover to Christ in 1 Corinthians 5:7: \n\n“For Christ\, our Passover lamb\, has been sacrificed.” \n\nJohn 19:14–36 also emphasizes that Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation for Passover\, coinciding with the slaughtering of the sacrificial lambs in the Temple. Significantly\, none of His bones were broken\, fulfilling the original Passover law in Exodus 12:46. \nThe Ultimate Sacrifice\nThese events serve as a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of our Savior. His death and resurrection bring new life and deeper meaning to the Passover celebration\, highlighting both God’s provision and His redemption. \nThe Meaning of Passover Today\nPassover reminds us that God passed over the homes of the Israelites in Egypt and saved those who trusted His Word. They marked their doorposts with the blood of the lamb to show faith and obedience. \nAs Patriarchist Abrahamic Believers\, we see that Passover points back to God’s revelation to Abraham. When Abraham prepared to offer his son Isaac\, God provided a ram in his place (Genesis 22). This act revealed a prophecy: God would save the children of Abraham through a Holy Lamb He would provide\, He will be the Messiah and Eternal King. \nThe ram foreshadowed the Messiah\, the Holy Lamb\, who would deliver all who have faith. God did not intend salvation through human effort but through His divine provision. \nThis Lamb—Yeshua HaMashiach—came to defeat sin\, death\, and Satan. He brings salvation to everyone who believes. \nJohn 3:16 declares: \n\n“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son\, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” \n\nJesus also said: \n\n“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry.” (John 6:35) \n\nTherefore\, Passover continues to testify that God saves His people through the blood of the Lamb. It offers forgiveness\, deliverance\, and eternal life through the promised Messiah. \nHow to Celebrate Passover:\n13 Nissan : Search for the chametz after dark\, in the dawn\, and sunrise. Recite the Prayer: “Blessed are You\, Lord\, our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments (Holy Word) and commanded us concerning the removal of chametz.” \nPreparation of Passover:\n14 Nissan : Fast of the Firstborn. All firstborn males are required to fast. To be exempt from fasting\, one can participate in a meal marking the fulfillment of a mitzvah; such a meal is generally held in the synagogue after morning prayers on this day. Light holiday candles reciting blessings\, “Bah-rookh ah-tah ah-doh-noi eh-loh-hay-noo meh-lekh hah-oh-lahm ah-sher ki-deh-shah-noo beh-mitz-voh-tahv veh-tzee-vah-noo leh-hahd-lik nayr shehl shah-baht koh-dehsh.” \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat” \n1st day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n15 Nissan : Morning service. \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Yom Tov light.” \nTorah reading: Exodus 12:21–51 and Numbers 28:16–25.\nHaftorah: Joshua 3:5–7\, 5:2–6:1\, 6:27. \nThe priests bless the congregation with the priestly blessingduring the Musaf prayer. “Numbers 6:23: May the LORD bless you and watch over you. May the LORD cause His countenance to shine to you and favor you. May the L-rd raise His countenance toward you and grant you peace. They shall bestow My Name upon the children of Israel\, so that I will bless them.” \nThe counting of the Omer is recited during each of the next forty-nine days\, leading up to the holiday of Shavuot on the fiftieth day. The 49 days embody the 49 steps of self-improvement — beginning with the departure from our “personal” Egypt\, until our arrival at Mount Sinai\, when God’s people with Patriarch Moses were ready to accept the wisdom of the Torah. \nAfter dark\, light candles for the second day of Passover\, using an existing flame\, and recite blessings. \nSecond Seder: The Seder contains the observance of many Biblical and Rabbinic Mitzvot\, including: eating Matzah\, eating Marror (bitter herbs)\, drinking four cups of wine\, relating the story of the Exodus to our children\, reclining as a symbol of freedom\, etc. \n2nd day of Passover-Yom Tov: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n16 Nissan :  : Morning service. \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments (Holy Word who came into this world as Messiah to save mankind)\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nTorah reading: Exodus 12:21–51 and Numbers 28:16–25. Haftorah: Joshua 3:5–7\, 5:2–6:1\, 6:27. \nThe priests bless the congregation with the priestly blessingduring the Musaf prayer. Numbers 6:23 \n 3rd day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n17 Nissan :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nMorning service. \nExodus 33:12–34:26 and Numbers 28:19–25. Haftorah: Ezekiel 37:1-14. The Musaf Amidah is recited. During all of the intermediate days. \n4th day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n18 Nissan : \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nMorning service. Torah reading: Exodus 22:24 – 23:19 and Numbers 28:19–25. \n5th day of Passover :The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n19 Nissan :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \n Morning service. Torah reading: Exodus 34:1-26 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. \n6th day of Passover-Yom Tov: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n20 Nissan :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nMorning service. Torah reading: Numbers 9:1–14 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. \nLight candles for the 7th day of Passover\, and recite blessing. Numbers 6: 23 \nIt is customary to remain awake all night\, studying Torah\, in commemoration of the great miracle of the Splitting of the Sea\, which occurred on the 7th day of Passover. \n7th day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n21 Nissan :  Shevi’i Shel Pesach :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has granted us life\, sustained us\, and enabled us to reach this occasion.” \nMorning service. Torah reading: Exodus 13:17–15:26 and Numbers 28:19–25.\nHaftorah: II Samuel 22:1–51. \nThe Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer. \nFestive lunch meal. Light a candle on every day of the festival. \n22 Nissan : Final Day of Passover — Acharon Shel Pesach : Morning Service\, Torah reading: Deuteronomy 14:22–16:17 and Numbers 28:19–25. \nHaftarah: Isaiah 10:32–12:6. \nThe Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer. Number 6: 23 \nOn this final day of Passover we strive for the highest level of freedom\, and focus on the Final Redemption. Following the Baal Shem Tov’s custom\, we end Passover with “Moshiach’s Feast” a festive meal complete with matzah and four cups of wine\, during which we celebrate the imminent second arrival of the Messiah as King of Kings. The feast begins before sunset and continues until after nightfall. As First Messiah came for the spiritual salavation of mankind\, according to the prophecies of the Patriarchs and Jew Prophets. \nNightfall is the official end of Passover \n 
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DESCRIPTION:Shavuot – The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)\nShavuot\, also known as the Feast of Weeks and Pentecost\, is one of the seven biblical holy convocations that God commanded in the Book of Leviticus chapter 23. This festival takes place fifty days after Passover\, after believers count seven full weeks. \nThe Hebrew word Shavuot means “weeks.” Likewise\, the Greek word Pentecost means “fiftieth.” Therefore\, both names refer to the same biblical timing: the fiftieth day after Passover. \nBiblical Command\nThe Torah clearly explains when and how to observe this festival. \nIn Book of Leviticus 23:15–16\, God commands His people to count seven complete weeks (49 days) from the day after the Sabbath following Passover. Then\, on the fiftieth day\, they must present a new offering to the Lord. \nFurthermore\, Book of Numbers 28:26 describes the day as a holy convocation\, meaning a sacred gathering before God: \n\n“Also in the day of the firstfruits\, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the Lord\, after your weeks be out\, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.” \n\nIn addition\, Book of Exodus 23:16 calls it the Feast of Harvest\, because it celebrates the first produce gathered from the fields. \nSimilarly\, Book of Exodus 34:22 commands Israel to observe the Feast of Weeks\, which marks the firstfruits of the wheat harvest. \nFinally\, Book of Deuteronomy 16:9–10 instructs the people to count seven weeks and then celebrate the festival with offerings and rejoicing before the Lord. \nMeaning of Shavuot\nShavuot celebrates several important things. \nFirst\, it marks the wheat harvest in Israel. Farmers brought the first fruits of their harvest to God as an offering. In this way\, the people showed gratitude for God’s provision. \nSecond\, Jewish tradition connects this day with a major historical event. According to that tradition\, God gave the Torah to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai more than 3\,000 years ago. Therefore\, many Jews celebrate Shavuot as the anniversary of receiving God’s law. \nTorah Observance\nJewish communities observe this festival with several meaningful practices. \nFor example\, families light festival candles to welcome the holy day. In addition\, many believers stay awake throughout the night to study the Torah. They also gather in synagogues to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments\, which reminds them of God’s covenant at Mount Sinai\, that God gave the Torah to Israel at Mount Sinai. \nShavuot in the New Testament\nThe New Testament also mentions this festival. In fact\, the followers of the Messiah gathered in Jerusalem during Shavuot\, which the Greek scriptures call Pentecost. \nAccording to Acts of the Apostles 2:1\, something remarkable happened on that day. The Holy Spirit came upon the believers\, marking a powerful spiritual moment in early Christian history. \nSignificance for Abrahamic Patriarchist Believers\nShavuot remains one of the seven biblical holy convocations that God appointed in Scripture. Therefore\, Abrahamic Patriarchist believers recognize this day as part of God’s sacred calendar. \nOn the one hand\, the festival reminds us that God gave the Torah to Israel at Mount Sinai. On the other hand\, the same appointed time later witnessed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost after the coming of the Messiah. \nFor this reason\, Shavuot stands as a powerful reminder of God’s revelation\, God’s provision\, and God’s continuing work among His people.
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