Pentecost: The Giving of the Spirit (with Dr. Craig Keener)

Join renowned New Testament Bible scholar, Dr. Craig Keener, as he discusses the significance of the Day of Pentecost and the giving of the Holy Spirit. Find out more about our ministry here: https://bit.ly/34IA4DW Get a free copy of the Isaiah 53 Explained book: http://bit.ly/2PvUbuE Give to Chosen People Ministries: https://bit.ly/3AoXzxb 00:00 Introduction 02:23 Craig's Brief Testimony 03:37 Gospel of John & Jewish history 09:33 Why are there two names – Shavuot and Pentecost? 12:53 Why did God choose Shavuot to send the Spirit? 18:07 Links between Sinai and Acts 2 20:16 Do the two loaves have any significance? 24:39 Why did God send the Spirit on Pentecost? 26:51 What did the early Messianic Jewish believers know about the HS? 33:08 The Holy Spirit and Power 40:03 First century believers, miracles, and Acts 2 47:46 Holy Spirit and Evangelism 55:12 Additional thoughts on miracles 56:59 Closing thoughts