SIVAN:
Month 3 | Sivan: Revelation, giving of the Word and Spirit. God reveals Himself to us to bring lasting change to our lives.
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Focus: Purpose, Revelation, Giving of the Torah
Letter: Zayin (ז)
Tribe: Zebulun
Sense: Walking
In the month of Sivan, the Jewish people celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, when God gave the Torah to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai, more than 3,300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot, we renew our acceptance of this gift, and God “re-gives” the Torah.
Followers of Yeshua commonly refer to this month’s holiday, Shavuot, as “Pentecost,” as it arrives 50 days after Passover. On this day, God poured out His Holy Spirit and inaugurated the movement of the gospel from Jerusalem to the “ends of the earth.” It is a day to celebrate Word and Spirit.
This date was not chosen randomly. This annual festival was the anniversary of the creation of the Mosaic Covenant at Sinai. Jewish tradition claims this to be the anniversary of the creation of prior covenants between God and man. Notably, the covenant of Ruth and Boaz and the Davidic covenant are both traditionally linked to this day. In that respect, Sivan in general—and Shavuot/Pentecost in particular—allow us an opportunity to renew our covenantal relationship with God.
The Children of Israel arrived at the foot of Mount Sinai at the beginning of Sivan and heard God declare His intention for them: to be a “a kingdom of kohanim and a holy nation” (Exodus 19:6 / TLV). Similar words were spoken by the Apostle Peter over the people of God in the wake of Pentecost, “you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession” (1 Peter 2:9 / TLV).
Major Jewish and Biblical Events in History in Sivan:
02 Sivan: God told Moses to tell Israel: “You shall be My chosen treasure…”
06 Sivan:
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- Shavuot / Pentecost
- Torah given
- Ruach (Holy Spirit) given
- David’s passing
15 Sivan: Birth and Passing of Judah (1565 and 1446 BC)
29 Sivan: Moses dispatched 12 spies to tour the Holy Land
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Tishrei: The Month of Renewal in the Hebrew Calendar
God renews creation. Tishrei’s festivals all focus on the person praying, waiting, and relying upon the Lord. Consequently, this month’s other name (Ethanim meaning “strong”) makes perfect sense, as “they who wait for Adonai will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31).
Elul: The Month of Repentance, Returning, and Spiritual Intimacy in the Hebrew Calendar
Each day of the month of Elul (except for Shabbat and the last day of Elul), the Jewish people sound the shofar (ram’s horn) as a call to repentance. The Jewish people teach that the “King is in the Field” during Elul—God is readily accessible, willing to hear our requests and listen to our fervent prayers for the coming new year.
Kislev: The Month of Trust and Dedication in the Hebrew Calendar
Kislev is often playfully re-written as Kis-Lev (Purse of the Heart). Kislev is a time to examine what is in our hearts. It’s also time to fill them with reminders of the goodness of God. These concepts are most evident during the holiday that falls during this month: Chanukah, the Festival of Lights.