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The Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ disciples on the Jewish feast of Pentecost, celebrated on the 50th day after Passover. According to Jewish tradition, this was also the day God gave the Ten Commandments to his people. Mount Sinai was the shadow. Pentecost is the reality for us. The law is now written on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33). The Holy Spirit dwells within us. Pentecost is also associated with baptism: “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” (Acts 2:38).

Read the Pentecost memo here

Pentecost and the Threshing Floor

Baptism and the Mikvah

Torah Reading: Numbers 16:1-50 – The Rebellion of Korah

Psalm 102:13-28

Haftarah: Hosea 10:2-12

Notes on Numbers 16:1-50

Notes on Psalm 102:13-28

Notes on Hosea 10:2-12

Torah Reading: Numbers 15:1-41 – Instructions for Offerings; a Stoning; Fringes 

Psalm 102:1-12
Haftarah: Isaiah 56:3-8 + 57:15-16, 18-19

Notes on Numbers 15:1-41

Notes on Psalm 102:1-12

Notes on Isaiah 56:3-8 + 57:15-16, 18-19

Torah Reading: Numbers 14:11-45 – Curse on the Wilderness Generation

Psalm 101
Haftarah: Isaiah 52:5-12 + 54:7-8

Notes on Numbers 14:11-45

The 14 Complaints of Israel

Notes on Psalm 101

Notes on Isaiah 52:5-12 + 54:7-8

Torah Reading:  Numbers 13:1 – 14:10 – Report of the Spies

Psalm 100
Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-9, 23-24

Notes on Numbers 13:1 – 14:10

Complaining vs. Giving Thanks

Notes on Psalm 100

Notes on Joshua 2:1-9, 23-24

Torah Reading:  Numbers 11:23 – 12:16 (this study – 12:1-16) – Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses

Psalm 99 (a repeat from previous week)
Haftarah: Isaiah 50

Notes on Numbers 12

Notes on Isaiah 50