“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” —Galatians 3:28

May

Notable dates & events

May 8th – 9th Have you been counting the omer? From sundown to sundown, this day will be the 33rd day of the Omer, or Lag B’Omer for short. This is not a biblical holiday—at all. But it is a good time to pray for the Jewish people. Lag B’Omer: Playing With Fire 

 

May 19th is Jerusalem Day! On 28th of the Jewish month of Iyar we have a celebration of the reunification of Jerusalem after the Six Day War. Here are some reflections from the Bible on the city where God has chosen to put His Name: Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem: A Deeper Look at Psalm 122

May 26th is the holiday of Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks. It has been 50 days since we started counting the omer, which is why the holiday is also known as Pentecost, with “pente” meaning 50. There are many interesting connections between the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai and the giving of the Holy Spirit on Mount Zion: The Context of Pentecost: A Tale of Two Mountains

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