Category: Feasts of God
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Understanding Passover: Timing Through Biblical History
The summary outlines the biblical Passover’s timing, originally on the 14th of Nisan, noting later shifts in Jewish tradition and Jesus’ alignment with this original observance.
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First Fruits: A Celebration of Resurrection and Hope
The Feast of First Fruits symbolizes hope, gratitude, and assurance in God’s provision, fulfilled by Jesus’ resurrection and future resurrection promise.
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Feast of Unleavened Bread: Lessons for Today’s Believers
The Feast of Unleavened Bread symbolizes purity, holiness, and remembrance, reflecting Christ’s sacrifice and calling believers to live free from sin.
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The Prophetic Layers of Passover in Christianity
Passover celebrates God’s deliverance and covenant, pointing to Jesus as the fulfilled Passover Lamb, embodying redemption through Easter themes.
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What is Purim and How to Celebrate it
Purim Purim, celebrated on the 14th of Adar, is the most fun‑filled, action‑packed day of the Jewish year. The 14th of Adar is normally in March. The Purim Story in a Nutshell The Persian empire of the 4th century BCE extended over 127 lands, and all the Jews were its subjects. When King Ahasuerus had…
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The Four Cups at Passover
The Four Cups of Passover symbolize God’s promises to Israel and foreshadow Christ’s redemptive work for believers, encompassing salvation and final redemption.
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The Biblical Call to Rest: Discovering Sabbath Meaning
The word Sabbath comes from Hebrew. So, what does Sabbath mean? Could the meaning of the word give us any clues as to how we should respond. There are some interesting words in these definitions. Here are some definitions: So, what does all of this mean? It means that time should be set aside to…
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Celebrating the Joy of Sukkot: A Guide to the Feast of Tabernacles
Feasts of Tabernacles This is a joyful feast. According to Deuteronomy 16:13‑15 Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine: And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite,…
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Understanding Yom Kippur: A Christian Perspective on Atonement
Atonement: Yom Kippour Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur mark the Days of Awe. During this ten-day period, Jews forgive others, give to those in need, and confess sins in order to secure their names in the Book of Life for another year,…
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Understanding Yom Teruah: The Day of Shouting Explained
Trumpets: Yom Teru’ah On the 1st day of the Seventh Month (Tishrei) the Bible commands us to observe the Holy day of Yom Teruah which means Day of Shouting (Leviticus 23:23‑25; Numbers 29:1‑6). Yom Teruah is a day of rest on which work is forbidden. One of the unique things about Yom Teruah is that…