Transcript Slide 1

Encounter the Word
Acts 2:1- 13
The Coming of the Holy
Spirit
A close reading for historical features
What are some of the historical
features of this passage?
Read the passage slowly and carefully.
– Underline any words or phrases which tell us
about the historical setting of this passage.
– When it occurred
– Where it occurred
– What occurred
As you read on, the Bible Doctor will help you with information….
Webwanda will link you to websites that you might like to look at….
What are some of the historical
features of this passage?
• MY TURN! I found two things! Here is what I
noted.
1. Luke says it was ‘the day of Pentecost…’
The Coming of the Spirit occurred on the
day of Pentecost. Pentecost is the Greek
name for a Jewish religious festival
called Shavu’ot (‫)שבזעזח‬
What are some of the historical
features of this passage?
Jews were required to go to the Temple for Shavu’ot. This
drawing shows the Temple Mount. Anyone, Jew or Gentile
(non Jew) could go on to the Temple Mount. Only Jews
could enter the actual Temple, the smaller building in the
centre of the Mount. The ceremonies took place in the
Temple.
What are some of the historical
features of this passage?
Shavu’ot was one of the three pilgrim
festivals that Jews were obliged to
attend. The great crowd reflects just how
important this festival was for the Jewish
people. Jerusalem and the Temple
would have been bustling with
thousands of people from all over the
world!
What are some of the historical
features of this passage?
Shavu’ot celebrated two great gifts from God
• the gift of food gathered in the harvest
• the gift of the Torah given to Moses at
Mt Sinai.
In the time of Jesus, Jews brought some of
the first fruits of their crops to the Temple as
an offering to God. Offerings would have
included barley and wheat, grapes, figs,
pomegranates, olives and dates.
So lets do something!
• Webwanda will lead you to two places for further
information.
– 1. To another powerpoint with more information about
Shavu’ot
• http://www.teachscripture.com/Diocese-of-Westminster.php
– 2. To a picture of King Agrippa presenting his fruit
• How many different fruits can you find?
• Does he present all those required by Deuteronomy 8:8?
• http://www.templeinstitute.org/images/shavuot-article.jpg