Although they are referred to in several places in the bible, only leviticus 23 lists all. List of the 7 feasts and gods prophetic calendar bible. In addition to these annual feasts, there were the weekly sabbaths to be observed, commemorating gods rest from creation, and also the redemption from bondage in egypt. These are the feasts of the lord, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times. The feast of trumpets is the first of the three, yet to be fulfilled, fall feasts of israel. There are 3 spring feasts, one summer feast, and 3 fall feasts, for a. The hebrew for feasts, moadim is strictly translated as appointed times.
The hebrew word for feasts moadim literally means appointed times. Eating the passover sacrifice in a sacrificial meal. The 7 feasts of israel are certainly among the best of the all bible studies. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 7 feasts of a highly effective god. At first, the seven feasts of israel may not seem like something christians need to worry about. The 7 feasts of a highly effective god kindle edition by. We do not keep the feast in remembrance of the exodus from egypt since that was a. It was to be observed weekly, the other feasts annually. The 7jewish feast feast of tabernacles 2012 jewish heritage. The 7 feasts of a highly effective god kindle edition by elrod, keith. In both testaments, the blood of the lamb delivers. Thats because they dont realize that he set specific times for everything, including the fact that we are to celebrate him through these various feasts.
This feast begins and ends a seven day period with a blood offering. Although they are referred to in several places in the bible, only leviticus 23 lists all seven feasts in chronological order. We hear a lot about the biblical declarations of gods power, his love, and his mercy, but these attributes are really impossible to demonstrate. Discover the clues that god left for israel and for people today to find his son. Even fewer are aware that they center around and teach us a great deal about jesus christ and his role in gods plan for. In both testaments, the blood of the lamb delivers from slavery the jew from egypt, the christian from sin.
The feasts of israel the jewish calendar bible truth. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. There are people who believe the jewish feasts given by god to moses in leviticus 23 are no longer significant. The feasts of remembrance agape catholic bible study. The feasts were laid out in the calendar year with the first three occurring close together, then the coming of the holy spirit shortly after.
Thank you for the big list of sevens in the bible and it is really interesting to find out why god is giving importance to the number 7. And click here to see the youtube video on biblical time. Hanukkah, the feast of dedication john 10, came later in bible history. The first and last days of the seven day feast are identified as holy. Feast of unleavened bread slide 5 began the day after passover this seven day feast recalls that leaven is sin and seeks to purge out the leaven purge out sin. They tell the story of the main covenant events between god and his elect people as they occur here on the earth and in time. Although most nonjewish bible readers have heard of the feasts, the deep meaning and importance of these feasts are almost universally not understood. Feasts of israel categories its midnight ministries. These bible studies are meant to be a simple straightforward presentation of bible truths as a tool to help you to understand the word, it is however only by the holy spirit who leads us into truth that you will be. Feasts of the bible contains easytoread charts that cover each holiday and its details.
But when the people of the land come before the lord at the appointed feasts, he who enters by way of the north gate to worship shall go out by way of the south gate. The apostle paul wrote to the gentile believers in colossae that the feasts of the lord, the new moon and the sabbath days. Most christians are unaware that messiah yeshua jesus christ was jewish. In the bible, when was the first mention of any of the feasts.
While they are mentioned throughout scripture, we find instructions for all seven laid out in leviticus 23. It is a one of a kind set up with so many future events that cant be coincidence. Many christians insist that god is no longer holding us to keep his seventhday sabbath and the biblical feasts. This feast lasted 7 days 8 if passover is counted in which eating bread with yeast the symbol of. Good news the biblical festivals that teach us about jesus. A brief introduction to the seven feasts of israel, by mark levitt and john parsons. The story begins back with the people god called in old testament times. Unleavened bread, eaten over a period of time symbolized a holy walk with the lord. Remembering how yahweh redeemed israel out of egypt in haste and that they are called to be a holy people. The 7 feasts are timed to be in tune with the agricultural seasons.
The seven feasts of the lord robert mclaughlin bible. Use the calendar to plan for future holidays or as a reference to note which dates previous holidays fell on. Significance of the 7 jewish feasts by dennis huebshman. On these days the daily sacrifices were doubled, the loaves of the shewbread were changed, and the people abstained from all manner of work and a holy assembly was held. Few people are aware of the seven festivals god reveals in the bible. In the hebrew scriptures, the jewish prophet amos records that god declared he would do nothing without first revealing it to his servants, the prophets amos 3. Israels feasts demonstrate the holiness of god and the sinfulness of humanity, looking ahead to the efficacious sacrifice of christ. These are the same people who believe the jews were replaced by christians after calvary. Bible concepts lesson 4 the eight feasts introduction. We hear a lot about the biblical declarations of gods power, his love, and his mercy, but these attributes are really impossible to demonstrate to someone who denies gods existence. These autumn feasts relate to kingdompolitical issues rather than the high priestlyreligious matters that we saw messiah address in the spring feasts during his first coming 2,000 years ago. This is because it explains so much about prophecy and it really supports the idea of its 3,500 year old declaration of holy convocation days must be the word of god. This bible feasts calendar covers the dates of the feast of trumpets and other jewish holidays over a fiveyear span. What are the different jewish festivals in the bible.
This is the sixtysecond sermon preached in english on it was preached by pastormissionary evangelist robert breaker, who shows the. The answer lies in that scripture often uses leaven as a picture of sin and. The seven feasts may be divided into two sections of four and three. In terms of the timing of these feasts, are they split in any way. Leaven in the bible typically symbolized sin and evil 1 corinthians 5. Note that most of the bible refers to the months by number, not by name. The way in which jesus fulfilled the jewish feasts is a fascinating study.
The major feasts of israel are types with the prophetic fulfillment coming in the new covenant slide 1 1. The feasts of israel learn about the feasts of israel like never before while uncovering the truth and fulfillment of our salvation in our savior and messiah yahshua. The sabbath was to be observed at home, the other feasts at jerusalem. But these feasts are prophetic, typifying the coming of the messiah. The messiah in the 7 biblical feasts luzius schneider. This feast lasted 7 days 8 if passover is counted in which eating bread with yeast the symbol of sin is forbidden. The biblical festivals that teach us about jesus christ. The feasts of the bible pamphlet is a fullcolor pamphlet that celebrates and explains the meaning behind the biblical feasts and why they are important today. Significance of the 7 jewish feasts rapture forums. The bible tells us that god created man to live with him, and that gods desire is to reveal the riches of his grace to man throughout all eternity.
I am doing a study on the book of revelation and i would like to share the sevens which are in that book. On the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto the lord. The next step is to enter your payment information. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
God told the jews to eat only the pure unleavened bread during the week following passover. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. There are seven jewish festivals or feasts outlined in the bible. Leaven or yeast in the bible symbolized sin and evil. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. How did jesus fulfill the meanings of the jewish feasts. Nov 8, 2015 7 feasts of israel chart the biblical feasts of israelleviticus 23. In the bible, who came up with the idea of having feasts. The seven feasts of israel are fulfilled in jesus apple eye ministries. Leviticus 23 reveals the seven feasts of the lord and not only do they teach that god is in control of the times and seasons, but according to the new testament.
Unleavened bread, eaten over a period of time, symbolized a holy walk, as with the lord. The new testament is a jewish document, written by jews. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. The feast of tabernacles celebrates gods provision and protection for the people of israel during their 40 years wandering in the wilderness. The second feast begins on the next night after passover. The names are actually babylonian month names, brought back to israel by the returning exiles. The 7 biblical feasts leviticus 23 three times a year all your men must appear before the lord your god at the place he will choose. In leviticus 23 we find the most comprehensive record of how the israelites were commanded by god to observe seven feasts over a period of seven months.
And he who enters by way of the south gate shall go out by way of the north gate. Feast of unleavened bread jesus as bread of life 3. Feast of passover confirmed by lamb of god at calvary 2. Through the feasts, god forecasts the entire career of the messiah, the jews, the church, and even the other nations. The major festivals of old testament israel were, in calendar order, passover, unleavened bread, firstfruits, the feast of weeks pentecost, the feast of trumpets, the day of atonement, and the feast of booths tabernacles or ingathering. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Three times a year all your men must appear before the lord your god at the place he will choose. Four feasts were in the spring and the final three were observed in autumn. The names of the months of the jewish calendar were adopted during the time of erza, after israel returned from the babylonian exile of 70 years. Each person in the feasts of the bible 6session dvdbased study will need a participant guide which contains discussion questions, fillintheblank, quizzes, application, history, background, definitions, additional explanations, and more. Seven feasts of israel the seven feasts of israel are key way points on a road map in holy history.