Graphs from yesterdays class Spring and Fall Festivals are on the websites listed at Lynda Christian Cherry
Feast of Weeks
(otherwise known as Pentacost)
Pentacost = 50 which is the number of days for Moses to lead the people to Sinai
The three in the spring symbolize the first coming of Christ
The three in the fall symbolize the second coming of Christ (I can’t wait to learn more about these three)
The time at Sinai was a betrothal between the bridegroom (Christ) and the bride (Israel) with Moses taking the part of the friend of the bridegroom (the Friend would make an offer and return the answer of the bride to the bridegroom) – See Exodus 19 to see this.
The bride accepted the covenant, but was not really ready for it. The time of betrothal preceeding marriage is for the bride and bridegroom to prepare themselves.
“ah” at the end of a Hebrew word makes it feminine
The priesthood is what sets this church apart from all others. They have some doctrine, we have more, but only we have priesthood.
Israel promised to do what Moses said, but they did not want to see the Lord face to face, or even here His voice.
The groom would not tell what time he was coming and the bride was expected to be prepared when he arrived. Are we more ready than Ancient Israel?
The groom would provide clothing for the bride – especially if he were wealthy.
Doctrine and Covenants 109