Shavuot (Pentecost) is the anniversary of the giving of the Law of Moses to Israel at Mount Sinai. The central tenet of this Law was what is called "The Shema." A metal plaque containing Deuteronomy 6:4-9 in Hebrew is still commonly posted on a plaque at the entrance to a modern Jewish home. It would not … Continue reading Shavuot (Pentecost) 50th Day – 7 Weeks
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The 120 Jubilee Year Calendar According to Scripture
In Leviticus 25, we learn of God’s Jubilee calendar of 50-year cycles which God commanded Israel to observe. The 50th year is called the “year of release” or “year of liberty” because all land reverted back to its original owner and all debts were cancelled. This Jubilee Year followed every seven Sabbatical cycles (weeks of years), 7x7 years totaling 49 years. The Jubilee was the intercalated 50th year. It did not coincide with the 7th Sabbatical year, but followed it, rounding out the 7 weeks of years to an even 50 years.[
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