On May 18th, 2024, Eldress Sandy Clifford delivered a sermon titled “Primer on Pentecost,” delving into its Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament significance. Exploring Leviticus 23, she elucidated Feast of Weeks rituals and paralleled Jesus as the first of firstfruits. Clifford advocated for understanding Pentecost’s timing and meaning, diverging from Pharisaic interpretations. She concluded by reflecting on its broader significance, linking it to the giving of
