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Is the gift of tongues a dead gift - or one we will yet see in great use as doors open for preaching the gospel around the world? What are signs of genuine speaking in tongues vs the counterfeits? Are the Pentecostal and charismatic tongues movement the real thing - or not? We'll review examples in the Old Testament. How would you know you have received God's Holy Spirit? The answer may surprise you. How does speaking in tongues rank among God's gifts? What rules did the Eternal God lay down for when genuinely speaking in other languages? You'll learn this and more as we dive into this vital topic.

We'll cover a lot: The active, daily counting of the Omer up to Pentecost. "Feasts" or Divine Appointments? Many examples to illustrate God's holydays are "dress rehearsals" of important future events. Events leading to Pentecost. Sheaf or container of flour? The first Pentecost and wedding supper with the Eternal God in the Old Testament. Important details about the Feast of Weeks. You will probably see Pentecost in new light after this sermon.

We examine keeping Passover "in a worthy manner". We must face and overcome sin. We look at "sins of ignorance" versus intentional or defiant sins. Scripture has strong warnings especially about sin not done in ignorance. Recognizing the Body, lest we take Passover unworthily and bring condemnation on ourselves. Take the Passover after careful examination, fully prepared and in a worthy manner.

Concluding sermon on how to hear God speaking to you. Does Yahweh speak to us directly, or does He require we receive His messages only through ordained ministers, prophets and priests? Learn the kind of "body Language" the Eternal uses. Can God be speaking to us through "little ones", or through "acts of God" and through His creation? Will God continue to use angels to send His messages? This sermon series could help us all improve our spiritual hearing.

Does Almighty God still speak directly to all His children - or to just a select few? Do you ever hear God speaking directly to you? This 2-part sermon defines what "hearing God" means, why it's so important that we learn to hear His voice and then how to hone our spiritual hearing so we miss less and less. Using these concepts can change your life.