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Pentecost, Consistency, and Honesty
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThere exists much confusion within the Church of God regarding the observance of Pentecost, particularly in years like 2005 when Passover falls on a weekly Sabbath, leading to disagreements on the proper counting method. This results in various groups observing Pentecost one week apart. Unlike other festivals listed in Leviticus 23 with specific dates, Pentecost does not have a fixed date and must be counted each year, beginning the day after the weekly Sabbath that falls within the Days of Unleavened Bread. This counting method, rooted in the Hebrew inclusive counting tradition, ensures that Pentecost always falls on a Sunday, the 50th day from Wavesheaf Day. The day Passover falls on determines the date to begin counting, as the weekly Sabbath's date changes accordingly, reinforcing the necessity to count annually. Thus, the count to Pentecost consistently starts on a Sunday, following the weekly Sabbath, and culminates on a Sunday, marking Pentecost as a significant observance tied to the harvest celebration initiated by Wavesheaf Day.

How to Count to Pentecost in 2025
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn 1974, a quiet and ill-advised change was made to how Pentecost is counted, inadvertently aligning the toil of harvesting with a high holy day Sabbath.
Pentecost: A Test?
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsBeing careless with something we deem minor can be fatal. We are to live by every word God gives to us, kept pure, unadulterated by additions and subtractions.
Counting to Pentecost: A Simple Approach
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAccording to the Scripture, the count to Pentecost must begin on the day after the Sabbath in the Days of Unleavened Bread, even in 'anomalous' years.
Sovereign God, Not Man
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have all become little 'sovereigns.' Everyone thinks he or she can make up the rules about God's truth, when God is to be the sole arbiter of truth.

Firstfruits to God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSix descriptors describe the special qualities God desires in His Firstfruits. We must continually examine ourselves to make sure these descriptors apply to us.