Happy Birthday, Church!
This Sunday, people from around the world celebrate an important holy day, the day of Pentecost. In Jewish culture, the day had marked the annual harvest festival for centuries. Now the day was to take on a much more significant meaning. The prophets of old had spoken about this day.
Through the awesome display of God’s power, the risen Jesus had appeared to hundreds of people, after being crucified and buried. He had spoken peace to his frightened followers and assured them of his continued presence with them. He had also charged them with the proclamation of repentance and forgiveness of sins in His name among all nations.