Explore the connection between Shavuot and Jesus
For Jewish people, Shavuot is a joyous and beloved festival found in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). God instituted Shavuot—which is called the “Feast of Weeks” in English and celebrated fifty days after Passover—to commemorate the giving of His Word to Moses on Mount Sinai and to give thanks for the first fruits of the spring harvest.
In the following Sunday school lessons for children, you will discover why Shavuot is such an important festival—not only for Jewish people, but for all who believe in Jesus, the Messiah. As you will see, the same God who gave His Word on Mount Sinai also sent His Holy Spirit on this very day, fulfilling the promise Jesus made to His disciples and transforming Shavuot into a celebration of new life for all who trust in Him.
Why is Shavuot such an important festival—not only for Jewish people, but also for all who believe in Jesus, the Jewish Messiah? God instituted Shavuot to commemorate the giving of His Word to Moses on Mount Sinai and to give thanks for the first fruits of the spring harvest. In our new “Olive Treehouse” video, discover alongside Hilly and Tina that the same God who gave His Word on Mount Sinai also sent His Holy Spirit on this very day, fulfilling the promise Jesus made to His disciples!
