So Pentecost was super special for the disciples and special for us even now because that was the start of us receiving the Holy Spirit and being able to ask for forgiveness. Printable version of this story WANT MORE? Build motor skills, lengthen attention span and spark your little one's ...
marries a well-to-do Jewish man, and has children. This story highlights the Shavuot theme of commitment to God's teachings. Much of the story's action takes place during the spring harvest season, which may provide another reason for its association with Shavuot. Finally, Ruth was the gran...
Each story is long enough to accurately reflect the biblical account but short enough to hold a childs interest. Kids will love the delightful and engaging illustrations. Suitable for young children, this collection of Bible stories can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning readers....
And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord ...
Teach Your Kids The Pentecost Story Check the children’s bible that you have at home- it probably includes the story of the first Pentecost for kids! I always love to read a version to kids that is easy for them to understand.
The story of the first Pentecost inspired the symbols and many of the customs of this holiday. In Christian art fire, or tongues of flame, often stand for Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. This symbolic use of flames fits well with the fire symbolism running throughout the Bible...
The rite of confirmation for Jewish girls in the synagogue on Pentecost was introduced by the Reform party. This festival was selected because it was the birthday of Judaism. The story of Ruth's recognition of the Jewish religion gives color to the exercise (see Confirmation). The exact day ...
38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized,every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.39The promise is for you and your childrenand for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call...
Many on Crete believed that they were possible descendants of this Titan. Thus, the fables of lineage captured the social imagination. But along comes a rival story, a rival myth, and one that just so happened to be true. God the Father sent His Son. The Christ died in our stead, wash...
Reflecting on what a great privilege it is to be able to speak and listen to all, I gave thanks that I belong to a tradition which continues to share stories across boundaries, whether it’s with children at my local primary school or you who read with me now; for it is in these st...