Pentecost: Why Fifty?

Pentecost

Why Fifty?

Given on May 27, 2012 by Gary Smith Listen

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We all understand that the day of Pentecost is set by counting fifty days from the wave sheaf offering? But why fifty days? In this sermon Mr. Smith covers the Bible uses of the number fifty and how each of them relates to the day of Pentecost.

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.