On the Back Porch
Reading, pondering and studying God’s Word is sometimes best done “on the back porch.” Each week we will try to offer something for you and your “back porch time.”
Pentecost Sunday, Years ABC
What We Celebrate
Pentecost Sunday offers us two different readings about the giving of the Holy Spirit. The first reading from Acts 2 describes the Pentecost scene in dramatic fashion occurring 50 days after the Resurrection. The gospel reading from John describes the evening of Resurrection Sunday in the Upper Room when Jesus appears, breathes on the Apostles and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Why the two accounts?
Take a moment and consider these amazing reading from the comfort of your back porch.
Full Text of the Sunday Readings
Detailed Commentary – Pentecost
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The Importance of Pentecost
The book of Acts shows how God fulfilled His ancient promises to restore His blessing to all the nations through the offspring of Abraham: Jesus of Nazareth. In this video, we’ll explore how Jesus and the Spirit renew the people of Israel and prepare them to announce good news to the nations.