The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 2:1-4, “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them.”
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.”

The word “Pentecost” originates from the Greek (?????????? pentekoste), but the event itself relates to the time when the Jewish people presented to the LORD the first sheaf of the barley harvest. That occurred on the fiftieth day from the first Sunday following Passover (cf. Lev. 23:15f).

Now, many years later in New Testament times, Pentecost occurred again when the Jewish people were gathered together in one place, and when everyone heard the noise that the Scripture says occurred. Whether the “noise” was “felt,” as a “violent rushing wind,” is not stated. In any event, the “noise” aroused the entirety of those present and gathered them appropriately.

At the same time, multiple languages (?????? glossa) spread out like fire, so that everyone might understand the message of Divine Salvation that the LORD intended them to receive. Simultaneously, each language group received the LORD’s message in its own language. It was indeed the LORD’s missionary outreach to the totality of Jewish people.

It should not be overlooked that salvation was never intended for the Jewish people alone! It was and is for those of all nationalities. Yet, it was the LORD’s outreach to the Jews that they might reach out to others with His blessed message of salvation! Have you received that message? Have you acted upon it, repenting of sin and accepting Christ Jesus as your Savior? If so, are you sharing His Message with others? Good News is always good when shared in true love with others.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

P. S. If you have friends that live far away or if you’re hesitant in some way about sharing Christ, please use the Gospel Tract that is attached to this Letter. It has been well-received in other areas. After all, this is the CHRISTmas Season! It’s one of the finest times to talk to others about Jesus.

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom