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You shall also count for yourselves from the day after the sabbath, from the day when you brought in the sheaf of the wave offering; there shall be seven complete sabbaths.
You shall count fifty days to the day after the seventh sabbath; then you shall present a new grain offering to the LORD.
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When you reap the harvest of your land, moreover, you shall not reap to the very corners of your field, nor gather the gleaning of your harvest; you are to leave them for the needy and the alien. I am the LORD your God.
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<NOBR>Lev 23:15-16,22</NOBR></P>
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The festival of Shavuot arrived, and the believers all gathered together in one place. Suddenly there came a sound from the sky like the roar of a violent wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then they saw what looked like tongues of fire, which separated and came to rest on each one of them. They were all filled with the Ruach HaKodesh and began to talk in different languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.
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<NOBR>Acts 2:1-4</NOBR></P>
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According to tradition, the Torah was given to Israel on Shavuot. It is therefore traditional to stay up late on Shavuot to study Torah.
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On Friday, June 6 at 8PM, we will gather at Mike and Lyn's house for a late night Bible study. Everyone bring your own favorite commentary, concordance, Bible dictionary, or whatever Bible study tool you enjoy using. Also, please bring a snack to share. <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="email_brad.htm">Brad</A>
or <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="email_mike.htm">Mike</A> for more information.
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