The feast is a celebration of Gods protection over His people. It is a time to be with family, remembering Gods deliverance of Israel in her time of need. The Day of Atonement is a time of repentance and fasting, and the Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the Israelites 40-year journey through the wilderness. Lets start with Jesus in John 7:2 Now the Jews feast of tabernacles was at hand. then John 7:37-39 Jesus CRIES with tears in the last day of the feast saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. I have approved your comments. Thanks for the article and the source references Matthew. He is the One who is greater than Moses (1:17; 5:43-47; 6:30-33; 9:27-33). It is homogenous and once it is present, it is impossible to remove. The NT teaches that Christians are no longer bound by keeping this feast and that this feast was fulfilled in Christ: Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batchas you really are. After the Temple was desecrated by the Greeks, the Maccabees restored it and once again dedicated it to the one true God. They should never be used to justify sin, and should always be used in moderation. After His death and resurrection, Jesus instructs His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father (Acts 1:4). It is this point that the believer receives rewards for the fruits of their work: their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. In their day, the Hebrew Scriptures were all they had that was the Word of God Jesus and later the Apostle Paul spoke of! 1 Corinthians 5:8 therefore let us keep the Festival. There are three annual feasts that the Lord commanded all of Israel to celebrate in Jerusalem Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost) and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). The feast of Dedication celebrates the Maccabees victory over the Greeks in 165 BC. Jesus has to fulfill this next feast first. Indeed, God commanded the Israelites to gather together at seven sacred assemblies every year involving feasts. Although this is a fairly long quote from Scripture, it is worth reading through: But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. Aside from the fact that it was significant enough for Yeshua to join the celebrations. It involved the sacrifice of a male lamb, without spot or blemish. (1 John 4:10; Romans 3:25; Hebrews 2:17), The Feast of Tabernacles was fulfilled by Jesus in His Incarnation when He dwelt [tabernacled] with mankind. @melSims, amen, my brother. Traditionally, the shamash candle has an exclusive job to light all the candles on the Hanukkiah. Additionally, Jesus frequently spoke about the joy that comes from being close to God, and it is likely that he sees celebrations as a way to bring that joy to peoples lives. He loves the passionate devotion of those that follow Him. Other significant holy days include Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent; Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus entry into Jerusalem; and Good Friday, which marks Jesus crucifixion. 23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Replacement Theology Has the Church replaced Israel? Well worth the study. And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins. (Romans 11:25-27 NIV). ! Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. You can find early church fathers, such as Methodius (documented in the article), speaking of this as common knowledge. Wow!! The feasts in Leviticus 23 represent the life and work of Christ. The commandment in Leviticus 23:15-21 to celebrate the feast focuses on bringing the first fruits of the grain harvest to the Temple. But for both Jews and non-Jews who have placed their faith in Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, these special days demonstrate the work of redemption through God's Son. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. As Jesus death was on Passover, 50 days after all His believers were in Jerusalem is one place. (Rom. Do you not know thata little leaven leavens the whole lump? (Zech 14:9). 14:9; Rev. Yom Teruah or the Feast of Trumpets was to be observed on the first day of Tishri, the seventh month. The blood of Jesus is applied to those who have faith in Him. And Jesus walked in the temple,in Solomons porch. They waged a successful rebellion against Antiochus and drove the Syrians out of Israel. The presence of sin permeates all areas of our lives and this feast was to provide a picture of how subtle and destructive this process is. Did you read it? And bear in mind He is also the living Torah/ the Word made flesh in John;1;1-14 The churches that word its etymology the stem of that word comes from the Greek pagan goddess Circe the goddess of delusion how appropriate because the churches today are in delusion calling on a false name and showing up on a false day of worship and living a lie. Their true nature was never limited to what the Israelites had gone through or needed from God, rather they were about the glorious things God would accomplish as the Son. When Jesus does return, it will be a day that Israel sees Him as their Messiah and repent, and they will be forgiven: And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. The Old Testament foretold a great day of the Lord that will be announced by the blast of trumpets. Although the New Testament does not indicate that these feasts are fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the same way as the Feasts instituted by Moses, we have briefly described them below as they provide a more thorough understanding to the yearly Jewish calendar. Then, you realize later that He was simply working behind the scenes. Full details of this feast can be found in Leviticus 23:33-43. Unleavened Bread 3. (1 Corinthians 15:22-23). Moses brought the people out to meet God and they saw that Mt. Have you ever had a season in your life when you thought, God is surely silent and distant? Most people are unaware of this, but Jesus celebrated the feast of Purim! They were related to the agricultural cycle and historical events meant to remind the Hebrews of what the LORD has done for them. Jesus replied, "I am not joking. Are you suggesting that the Day of Atonement is on the same day as Passover? Fifty days after Messiahs resurrection on Firstfruits, God once again descended upon His people with fire (Acts 2:3). We have now had a brief look at each of the yearly feasts as stipulated in the Torah and how they apply to Jesus Christ. If the Egyptian people do not go up and take part, they will have no rain. 11:26). First Fruits: The Jewish Holiday and Jesus Resurrection, Resting on the Sabbath and Unpacking Its Treasures. This was talking about the Holy Spirit that was poured out in Acts 2 because Jesus glorified had to be after his death, burial, and resurrection. Study now. Jesus was truly the lamb without defect (1 Peter 1:19) as He knew no sin (2 Cor. Firgure it out. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each persons work. So, there are a total of nine celebrations mentioned in the Bible. And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to theLord; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. If God could simply do away with the law, Jesus would never had to die. Thereforethe Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath. (Mark 2:27, 28). Jesus body lay in the tomb during the first days of the feast of unleavened bread waiting to burst forth the resurrected life which is foreshadowed in the feast of firstfruits! The Feast of Weeks was a celebration of the harvest, and was held on the 50th day after the Feast of Unleavened Bread. John 7:1-24. How many times did Jesus celebrate the Passover? The New Testament itself confirms that the feasts are fulfilled in the Messiah, in the events that happened on the same dates, in the language used to describe them and in these events actually being referred to by the feast names. 23:5) as did Jesus (e.g. When the Israelites observed the feasts they were in a sense putting on plays that celebrated Jesus. Jesus required that the Jewish nation say of Him, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord before they would see Him again (Matt. This was to show Gods righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. He took on the curse for us. Doug is the founder of Ezra Adventures, a travel and education company, specializing in exclusive customized small group travel throughout Israel and the Middle East. Paul makes this point to the church in Corinth: But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Pesach) began on the 14th of Nisan. There are many traditions associated with Christmas, such as gift-giving, Christmas trees, and Christmas carols. 15You shall also count for yourselves from the day after the sabbath, from the day when you brought in the sheaf of the wave offering; there shall be seven complete sabbaths. It was during the feast of tabernacles that Jesus spoke these great words: On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. The Feast of Hanukkah commemorates the victory God gave the Jewish people. A. (Luke 23:44-46 NIV). (1 Peter 1:18-19 NIV). But regarding fulfillment, your theory has some chronological and logic issues. It would be entirely appropriate for our Saviour to be born during this festival to symbolise him dwelling with humanity during this feast: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. As the first act of victorious freedom, their eyes turned to the desecrated temple. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. However, we would add that we feel there is great value in recognising and commemorating the Jewish feast days as they all teach us something of Jesus Christ they either point us to His first coming or His second coming. The Lord will be king over the whole earth. When Jesus died upon the cross this veil was ripped completely in two: It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. We do know for sure that the date of the rapture of the Church cannot be dated and we are instructed not to attempt to date it. We believe these two passages indicate that the rapture of the Church described here could be the ultimate fulfilment of the OT feast of trumpets that will usher in a time of Gods judgment on an unbelieving earth. 12:14). Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that he was born to save humanity from their sins. Copy. The Feast of Trumpets pictures the time when Jesus Christ steps into our world and imposes His Kingdom in place of every human government. Christmas is therefore a time for Christians to celebrate the birth of their Savior. The Feast of Trumpets was celebrated on the first day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Shavuot (Feast of Weeks which is also called Pentecost), Feasts of the Lord: Biblical Holidays & the Hebrew Calendar, Fall Feasts: A Complete Guide to the Jewish High Holidays. Hanukkah is also a holiday where a Shabbat complete rest is not required. Let me ask you a simple question: are you suggesting that the Jewish writers of the New Testament used a Pagan name when referring to the Messiah? [3] Methodius, Banquet of the Ten Virgins, Ch. His new online video course, "10 Prophecies Fulfilled in Our Lifetime" connects bible prophecy with its fulfillments in Israel today. The Feast of Trumpets: This festival is the pivot point in God's plan of salvation. Notice that John calls it the Feast of the Dedication and not the Festival of Lights. Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batchas you really are. Because the first four feasts were fulfilled on the same days they were celebrated, this pattern is likely to continue. It was a terribly dark period in Israel's history, but God raised up a small band of heroes led by a family known as the Maccabees (Maccabee means "hammer"). And so we will be with the Lord forever. Jesus is said to have celebrated several religious holidays during his time on Earth. However, there is enough Biblical evidence to allow for solid educated guesses. Follow me now Because the last three feasts have not been fulfilled, only speculation is provided on how they will be. 19:17-18). All native Israelites shall dwell in booths, (Lev 23:33-34; 42). Why? Not only did He take it upon Himself to die in our place He demonstrated power over sin and death in His resurrection. It was celebrated on the 14th of Nisan, the first month of the Hebrew calendar. First and foremost, Jesus likely believes that celebrations are a good thing. christamas and all the pagan garbage that is from its inceptin , the Sabbath that was commanded to be remembered and the reckless and AROGANT that you can just make things up as you go after chriist said to temptation not by bread alone , but by every word the comrom fathouth . What do you mean by moderation. Jesus attended only one supper, hence the name "last supper." At the last supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and laid the foundation for the Catholic Mass. So if the Feast were done away with by then dont you think they would have gotten the memo by then ? ) Gifts, decorations, sweet deserts and games are used to remember the great miracle that God provided in these 8 days and nights. The apostle Paul also used leaven in this sense as part of his teachings. Leviticus 23 (among other passages) teach the details of the feasts that there were to be kept as holy days on a yearly basis. Jesus Christ Create. because you had different groups of people who came from different beliefs both Pagan and Gnostic , those of these groups those converts former family / friends and so on would mock them and ridicule them for their new beliefs and Messiah and in keeping His Torah and Feast , which is why its written let no man judge you . 12:6; Lev. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be savedeven though only as one escaping through the flames. The Hebrew for feasts, moadim is strictly translated as appointed times. Jesus is a false name and a lie John:4:23 and 24 say that we must worship in spirit and in truth by Yahushua Himself. For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritancenow that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. Jesus Observed Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 2017? 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. A shadow has to be cause by a solid object which by its shadow you can find your way back to it , the Substance of it is Yahushua , that is right these are His Feast ! The feast memorialized the Israelites living in tabernacles when the LORD brought them out of Egypt (Lev. Are you looking for how to get more connected to Israel and make an impact all throughout the year? Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. They are provided throughout the article with commentary. You dont need to. Paul confirmed this and told us explicitly that the resurrection happens at the Last Trumpet which is the 100th blast of the shofar on Rosh Hoshanah. God loves responding to those that take the time to dedicate and rededicate themselves to His ways, regardless of personal cost. However, the passage above also reveals the feasts are a shadow of things to come in other words, they teach us something about future events. His arrival on Earth as King of the Jews and of the World was announced by the angels voice [trumpet] to the shepherds. Its in there writings. ], The Feast (Day) of Atonement was fulfilled by Jesus on the Cross, His Resurrection, His acceptance by His Father as the True Wave Sheaf, and finally, His Ascension to sit at His Fathers side. Andthe dead in Christ will rise first. In John 5, the Lord Jesus is up in Jerusalem for an unnamed feast. At first glance, we might think that the Biblical Holidays are just Jewish. There appears to be a strong connection between this Jewish feast and the rapture of the faithful Church that described in the NT: For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Read these words of Jesus: For eventhe Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, andto give His life a ransom for many. The feast of Unleavened Bread immediately follows Passover, throughout the period of 15 21 Nisan (March or April). The Israelites were to take a sheaf from the first-fruits of the barley harvest and present it to the priests at the temple. Scholars have debated whether the feast was Passover, Purim, Succoth or even Pentecost (Bowman 1971). Lets take a closer look at Hanukkahs propheticstory, to fully grasp its message of light and dedication. From its inception, Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, is a time and season for rededication to God. We read in the Gospel of John: And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication, and it was winter. Serve the king of Kings! Jesus goes up to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover at least 3 times, possibly 4: 1. Nowafter the Sabbath, as the firstdayof the week began to dawn there was a great earthquake; foran angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone, [The angel answered the women] He is not here; for He is risen. (Matt. While this connection may seem tenuous to those new to studying it, the position is an ancient one rooted in the early church. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. When Jesus was 12 years old, he went to Jerusalem with his parents to celebrate the Passover Festival. This is a very joyful time that includes singing, dancing, feasting and rejoicing and commemorates the fact that God dwelt with or tabernacled with Israel throughout the travels and journeys. Dont you know that Paul was NOT a Christian and that Yahushua did not practice Judaism, the Prophets and the Fathers of MY Faith / Emunah are Abraham , Issac and Yacob , Men who were in a Covenant and personal Relationship with Yahushua / Yahuah who are the same! You shall count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath. Jesus celebrated the passover. its so amazing learn about god!!! It occurred less than 200 years before the life of Yeshua, between the time of Malachi and John the Baptist. but stubborn peopel it seems we mostly see ///. Verse 1: " After this Jesus went about in Galilee. 16You shall count fifty days to the day after the seventh sabbath; then you shall present anew grain offering to theLORD. In the case of a will, it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it, because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living. He created it for the man and the woman to spend this day with Him! (1 Corinthians 15:20-23 NIV). When the Israelites observed the feasts they were in a sense putting on plays that celebrated Jesus. Mel Sims. For example, 1 Corinthians 5:6: Your boasting is not good. Its future prophetic fulfillment, however, will be fulfilled by the raising of the dead and the saints rising into the air to greet Christ. Scripture doesnt tell us what the feast day is meant to observe. Wiki User. On this day the final remnant of the Jews will look upon Him whom they have pierced and weep bitterly (Zech. They can easily lead to excess and overindulgence, which can in turn lead to sin. Although not recorded in the Bible, it is seen as an important time of remembrance and celebration, the events were recorded in the book of Maccabees (in the Apocrypha). Congregation in Herzliya Ends 2020 with Cheer, Member Highlight: Nachalat Yeshua Congregation. 24:21-23; Zech. Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and to reflect on his teachings. Note the wording used in 1 Thessalonians 4:1418: Forsince we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with himthose who have fallen asleep. [1] The ninth hour was at 3 P.M. Many teachings in the New Testiment describe these Biblical feasts being fulfilled by Christ and we believe they were appointed in order to point the Jewish people to their Saviour Jesus. The Feast of Weeks is celebrated 50 days after Passover on 6 Sivan (May or June), it is a time to present an offering of new grain for the summer to the Lord as described in Leviticus 23:15-22. The Tribeis a passionate and faithful group of monthly donors on a mission to transform lives in Israel through the love of Jesus. It is for this reason that Jesus may have even been born of the Feast of Tabernacles. Gather together regularly in communion with fellow saints, [], The Seven Feasts of Israel are Fulfilled in Jesus. It was a day of judgment, and was also known as the Day of the Lord. Yet, day after day the oil lamp flames miraculously remained burning bright. Just as the Jews in Shushan had an irrevocable decree put against them, which God delivered them from, we all have an irrevocable decree against us because of our sin and deserve death. 24:21-23; Zech. same thing translated as Jesus. That would be absurd. thanks for being a repenter. Finally, all of Israel will be saved (Rom. The verses above describe Jesus last Passover meal. Why is that? Yes, Jesus and the disciples celebrated holidays described in the Old Testament. 5. Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. The feast looked to recall how the Israelites were not able to add yeast to their bread as they fled from Egypt (Ex. It would be a stretch to say that Jesus celebrated First Fruits, but one thing is undeniable. This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood. is blasphemous ! After years of outnumbered warfare, a great Jewish military victory was won. Maybe. traded for meaningless man made pagen holydays , and just because you say the mean something well father is no respecter of persons . It is a wonderful time to reflect on the origin of the holiday. The Feasts of Israel may have been celebrated by the Israelites for certain reasons. This feast is also known as the Feast of lights as during the rededication a miracle took place with the oil for the temple light. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. (John 7:37-38 NIV). At its core, it is a celebration of casting Greek influences out of Jewish life and returning to Gods instructions for life and worship. (Acts 2:1-4 NIV). (Matt. (John 1:14 NIV, emphasis added). They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son. In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight, is the LORDs Passover (Lev 23:5). Is. 20:1-7). This is when Feast of Trumpets actually started. Sukkot is a weeklong celebration, therefore it offers a wonderful opportunity to discuss different aspects of this amazing prophetic Feast. You shall dwell in booths for seven days. Andthey were all filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4a). Jesus and Purim. not with old leaven. Feast of Weeks 5. (what year ?) Yeshua (Jesus) encouraged returning to God. This is the last of the high holy days and also the last opportunity during the year for sins to be confessed and atoned for. Christmas is a time of happiness and joy and is a special day to spend with family and friends. This has often been the traditional Christian view of Hanukkah. The final feast of the year that the Jews would go to Jerusalem is the Feast of Trumpets which we suspect pre-shadows the rapture of the Church. The Talmud tells us that the large golden menorah with 7 lamps was found and returned to its place. Because if Im not mistaken if you keep one, you must keep them all correct? the things mainstream jesus followers , are the majority i do greatly believe who arew about to hear get away from me i never knew you . But Jesus Christ delivers all those who believe in Him from that decree: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. There are seven Feasts of the Lord, which are listed in the Old Testament book of Leviticus. 12:33-34). The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. We can learn from his example, and make sure to take some time for ourselves during the holiday season. (Acts 2:32-33 NIV). In other words, we could also read this verse like this: the Son of Man (already a familiar term) came to give His life an atonement for many. it is sad how many believe trhat the broken lies of the false teaching of the law being nailed to the cross does anyone keep the t10 commandments . But he has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. We read in the Gospels that Jesus celebrated Passover already as a child, since His earthly parents were observant Jews (Luke 2:40-43). We would suggest this is figurative of Jesus dying down and being resurrected up, thereby defeating death. What a staggering gift for those who will accept Him! For this reason, Jesus probably believes that celebrations should be kept in check, and that they should never be used to justify sinful behavior. The Feast of Unleavened Bread was a celebration of the Israelites departure from Egypt, during which they ate unleavened bread for seven days. Copyright The Coming King 2022. the Rapture will happen. The Day of Atonement has been around since the days of Israel wandering in the wilderness. 5:21). 14:17-18). If we look at the name Jesus, (Ye-Shua: Ye short for Jehovah, note the J was changed through English translation because there wasnt one in the Hebrew. Truly, the substance belongs to Christ. that is non existant . However, in general, there are around 10-12 major holy days or feasts in the Christian calendar. This suggests that Jesus may have had a special holiday celebration in heaven. Paul even identified Christ as the Passover lamb that had been sacrificed (1 Cor. You can think of it this way ..did Paul / Shaul die for sins ? He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said,out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. (John 7:37-38). Minister. Today, Passover begins on day 15 of the Hebrew month of Nissan, which falls in March or April and continues for 8 days. If You are theChrist, tell usplainly. John 10:22-24. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Thank You. The first four feasts in the spring and the last three in the fall were respectively celebrated in clusters. They loved it and practiced it. The whole story is covered in the book of Esther. This holy day represents Christ's return to earth, the resurrection and transformation of faithful believers into spirit, and Christ's forcibly taking control of the nations to establish the Kingdom of God here on earth. And then, He stated, I and the Father are one. (John 10:30). One day, Jesus was listening to a teacher who was talking about the coming of the Messiah. One such holiday is Easter. Jesus Celebrated Hanukkah. When Was The First Valentine'S Day Celebrated. But the Creator did establish the seventh day to be a day of rest. This is the true Passover that the first one in Egypt and the reenactments on the feast day were only looking to. Nor did he enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. The sacrifice of this lamb was performed in a certain way that provides a perfect template for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ: For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. Because 2 people from Israel had to see this new moon at the same time. They threw out the foreign invaders, both physically and spiritually. 53:5). The sacrifice is to pay for the high priests sin and the sins of the people. What was the promise? Jesus talked to them about eternal life and not being snatched from the Fathers hand. 14:4). The prohibition against eating leavened bread during the feast was so severe that all of it had to be removed from the Israelites homes. Three times a year, God's people were commanded to travel to Jerusalem and bring their firstfruit offerings of the season. Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Within the temple, the Holy of Holies is separated by a veil reaching from the floor to the ceiling. Each feast, regardless when or how it is celebrated, is called the same thing: a "holy convocation." The Hebrew word for convocation is "mik-rah." Maybe even Chanukah? Not only this, they illuminate and reveal features of the two most important events in eternity the first and second coming of Christ! Some have objected to Purim because it is a "minor" feast and not one of the three . Jesus has fulfilled the meaning of the feasts. This book in fact the entire New testament wasnt even penned till about fifty years after the life and death of Yahushua , and later. (Mark 1:21), When the Sabbath came,[Jesus] began to teach in the synagogue,and many who heard Him were amazed. There are seven appointed Biblical feasts that are intended to be special times for Gods chosen nation to meet with him. Here is an outline of the feasts and their significance: 1) Passover (Leviticus 23:5) - Pointed to the Messiah as our Passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7) whose blood would be shed for our sins. Some welcomed His teachings, some were skeptical, and others were openly opposed. And He is the One who multiplies the little that we offer Him into more than enough for a nation. The wait was necessary because the Holy Spirit had to come on the specified day. Hanukkah is a reminder that God is faithful to his believers. The Jewish people will then come to experience true atonement by throwing themselves at the mercy of Jesus their Messiah. Biblically, the Feast of First Fruits was observed on the first day after the Sabbath at Passover. The word salvation in Isaiah is literally yehoshua. All Rights Reserved. First century Jews must have been well acquainted with this term, or rather, this deed, no? This day is the only day of the year the high priest will enter the Holy of Holies in the temple to make a sacrifice. This happened on the very same day that the Israelites were to select their unblemished lambs to be sacrificed by the whole congregation four days later (Ex. whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. Jerusalem was a busy and crowded city during the festival, and Jesus was fascinated by all the activity. This unique candle has a special role, called the shamash, meaning servant. Overall, it seems that Jesus believes that celebrations are a good thing, but that they need to be handled with care. USHPIZIN In other words, every single feast was really about one of the major works that Jesus would perform. We would question the logic of completely ignoring the Jewish feasts that were instigated by God and were celebrated by Christ to then replace them with commercialised holidays that were previously pagan festivals. He is the author of the best-selling book ISRAEL RISING. (1 Corinthians 5:6-8 NIV). 25You shall not do any ordinary work, and you shall present a food offering to theLord.. The flaming servant is then used to light the rest of the candles. But you shall present a food offering to the Lord for seven days. Easter celebrates Jesus resurrection, which is a key event in Christian theology. Today Hanukkah is celebrated with a unique menorah with 9 branches, rather than the normal seven. It is not just a one-day celebration, but it lasts all 8 days. Our Jesus OUR Passover Lamb article provides greater detail on the amazingly precise way that Jesus performed the role our Passover lamb, in fulfilled of this feast. NO ! When this period ends the prophetic clock on Israel will resume and thus the beginning of the fall feasts. Often the Greek word Plaroo Stongs G-950 is fulfilled but means Confirmed Yes the Feast are Confirmed in Yahushua His Real Name because He did them Kept them as an example to us for us to walk as He walked ! There are seven Feasts of the Lord, which are listed in the Old Testament book of Leviticus. As an adult, not only did He observe the holiday. Abraham kept the Commandments the Torah long before there were Jews/Yahudim see Genesis 26;5 and in Revelation those the become the Bride of Messiah Yahushua are those who keep the Commandments / Torah and the Testimony of Yahushua Revelation : 14:12 and 12:17. According to Luke 1:5, Zacharias was a priest of the division of Abijah. Jesus called out with a loud voice, Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. When he had said this, he breathed his last. Before we get into the idea of fulfillment, we need to examine the word atone kapar in Hebrew. A great trumpet blast announces the Feast of Trumpets. . This is why Jesus Christ had to be sinless no leaven was to be found in him! Nevertheless, it is safe to assume that Jesus knew and observed the holiday just as His parents did and priests in Jerusalem taught. But separately (John 7:110). 12:10). It involved beating (not pressing) the olives, then allowing them to sit, to naturally drain the oil. Rest in the joy and peace of knowing that Yeshua fulfills every feast commanded by God. On the first day of the feast, branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm and other leafy trees were gathered to make the booths (Neh. Time Is Short: Please Read The King Is Coming, The Christmas Challenge - National Compass, The Cleansing Angel: The Son of God in Zechariah 3, The Ten Commandments Were Written on Sapphire Tablets From Gods Throne. If so, what holidays did Jesus celebrate? The burial of Jesus then signified Messiahs sinless life and thereby Him being the perfect sacrifice. The feast of Unleavened Bread begins on the 15th of Nisan and lasts for seven days. God the Father, Jesus His Son and the Church are all spiritual Temples [Holy Tabernacles]. Man and God kept the very first Sabbath by having fellowship with one another. This was a foreshadowing of the resurrection of Jesus. There are also several other holidays that Christians celebrate in honor of Jesus. The LORD will bring on them the plague he inflicts on the nations that do not go up to celebrate the Festival of Tabernacles. Jesus was celebrating with Israel the rededication of Temple. But you GET to! These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. After all, Jesus was a Jewish man. The days regularly observed by the Israelites were a shadow or prophetic types pointing to what their Messiah has done or will do. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. I want to suggest something on the Feast of Tabernacles as I believe its also tied into end time prophecy during the 7-year Tribulation time of Daniels 70th week. 14:9; Rev. It was necessary, then, for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. While being fully engaged in this world, there is another world that we are a part of. See answer (1) Best Answer. These events are important to Christians because they commemorate important moments in Jesus life. The teacher was shocked and said to Jesus, "You must be joking!" That was the forshadow. That Moment. When celebrations are done in this way, they can be a great way to bring joy into peoples lives. It is also mentioned in Pauls letter to Corinthians (1 Cor 15:52), Thessalonians (1 Thes 4:16) and in the Book of Revelation (Rev 1:9). Perhaps this is the God that you recognize. The NRSV Bible in [2 Maccabees 10:1-8] states Yehudim / Jews were to celebrate Chanukah for 8-days starting on the 25th of Kislev by " carrying ivy-wreathed wands and beautiful branches and also fronds of palm, they offered hymns of thanksgiving to him [YHVH] who had given success to the purifying of his own holy place". . Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. Ironman Triathlete. Matthew 22:1-14. On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any ordinary work (Lev 23:6). Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44, John 12:20. This was when God poured out his Holy Spirit on His believers: When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. What feasts did Jesus celebrate? Jesus appeared over a period of forty days after His resurrection (Acts 1:3). Dedicate yourself to God and His ways. Doug Hershey shares from a perspective of historian and storyteller. I dont understand. Today, Passover begins on day 15 of the Hebrew month of Nissan, which falls in March or April and continues for 8 days. It could refer to the rededication of the Temple at the time of the Maccabean revolt. The Hanukkah story is not recorded in the canon of Scripture (what we call the Bible). With each day of the celebration, a new branch is lit. The Bible passage we quoted at the top of this article releases the Christian from the necessity of strictly observing any festival. What festival did Jesus go to when he was 12? Technical questions of the Passover meal's development do not concern us if we seek to envision the feast that Jesus and his apostles kept. Another holy nation, the Church (1 Pet. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his bloodto be received by faith. Merry Christmas! (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 NIV, emphasis added), Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Christmas is celebrated by Christians all around the world and is a significant religious holiday. His resurrection was like a wave offering before the Father that signaled that there would be many more to follow (Rom. We will be greatly enriched by making a study of the Jewish feasts a priority! These occasions were important celebrations to the Israelites, and each one had a specific meaning and purpose. Passover, Weeks and Tabernacles are the pilgrimage feasts when all who were physically able went up to the Temple to celebrate together. All the feast mentioned in the bible has been fulfilled except, feast of tabernacles & trumpet. For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in Gods presence. 28:1-2,6). When we do, we may often find that God only feels silent and distant. On feast of trumpets. Born and raised in Poland, Estera is a regular contributor to "Our Inspirations" magazine in Poland. They are still celebrated by observant Jews today. The long season between the two clusters of feasts apparently represents the period between the two advents of Messiah. Easter is therefore a celebration of Jesus victory over death. The Gospels mention that Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Jewish holiday of Passover. Zechariah 14 describes events that will take place during the Millennium or Messianic age. The importance of observing the feast during the Messianic age among even non-believers is striking. The beginning of the last two thousand years and His return as King at the end of the sixth day fulling the reamaining Fall Feast and the beginning of the Sabbath. Do you remember what else happened on the first day after the Sabbath? The answer is, No. Do these two languages not have perfectly compatible equivalents of every word? It is a true statement. For Catholics, Mary's conception without original sin is celebrated on December 8th, the feast of the Sacrament of the Immaculate Conception. 18Therefore encourage one another with these words. John 6 tells the story of Jesus multiplying a few loaves and fish to feed 5000 people. will the rapture happen. It is very important to remember that the account of Jesus Christ does not end with His sacrifice on our behalf. Regardless what day of the week it falls on, Hanukkah simply calls for a celebration. This is a glorious period when Satan is bound and God in the person of Jesus will tabernacle with His people (e.g. . Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. As it is written: The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. There is no definitive answer to the question of whether or not Jesus had a holiday. In an identical concept, the blood of Jesus Christ (our Passover Lamb) also rescues from eternal torment all those who are saved through Christ. Much of the rejoicing centers around the nightly lighting of the 9-branched Hanukkah menorah, called Hanukkah. They have faded, and the substance is in Yeshua! It was a day of repentance and forgiveness. Another clear indication that Jesus observed the biblical holidays is the fact that all four gospels record His last Passover. This is a glorious period when Satan is bound and God in the person of Jesus will tabernacle with His people (e.g. The Israelites were instructed to observe these holy days and each one tells a story of Gods dealing with mankind. see Leviticus 23:2 it does not say these are the Jewish feast but His ! Exodus 27:20. It's not mentioned in Leviticus 23, where all the biblical feasts are described and their observance is commanded. Four feasts were in the spring and the final three were observed in autumn. How should the church reach the LGBTQ+ community. [The trumpets were sounded to call Gods people to assemble, to worship, to march, to announce tidings, to announce the arrival of a king, to announce the beginning of a new cycle of annual worship, etc. Something needed to be done to rally and refocus the people to the worship of the One true God, as instructed by Moses. But the problem may lay in the fact that the Old Testament was written in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek. He would have been buried on the 15th of Nisan and thus on the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. God will not leave us and we should remain faithful to him in times of persecution, seeking courage and strength: Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 24:30-31). And Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. When you consider the Biblical Feasts and whether you should celebrate them, let Jesus example lead you. There is nothing I could change. Once He reached the Temple Mount, Jesus taught the people about the Kingdom of God. And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land that I give you and reap its harvest, you shall bring the sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest, and he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, so that you may be accepted. (Colossians 2:16-17 NIV). 19). Amein Gloria! In essence, there were seven yearly Biblical feasts and it appears that they all paint a portrait of Jesus Christ either at His first coming or second coming. You shall count seven full weeks from the day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering. He took it very seriously and looked forward to celebrating it with His disciples. And you shall command the sons of Israel that they bring youclear oil of beaten olives for thelight, to make a lampburn continually. And, as He told His followers that day, His time had not yet come. Sinner Saved by Grace. There are many holy days or feasts in the Christian calendar, but how many exactly are there? This feast has become known as Pentecost, which is Greek for 50. Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles was to be observed on the 15th of Tishri. (Matthew 5:10-12 NIV). But its also hidden in HalleluYah ! So you keep Sabbath, a ceremonial commandment, but dont keep the sacrifices and burnt offerings (no pun intended, your tithes are burnt pretty well Im sure). Dont you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough? THE BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY OF MATTHEW ERVIN. Husband. And He sent Peter and John, saying,Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat. (Luke 22:7-8), When the hour had come, He sat down, and thetwelve apostles with Him. The Greek is translated as dwelt here. California Consumer Privacy Act | After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Of course Jesus is the ultimate Passover lamb which the others were only pointing to. And the time is coming when His Shamash His Servant will reignite His light in our life. Yeshua (Jesus) encouraged returning to God. The idea of firstfruits (or first fruits) is common in many cultures and religions. He spoke of knowing His sheep and following His voice on a day that celebrated the return to the Torah. ( what year ? ) (Zechariah 14:16-19 NIV, emphasis added) Now we will see if this make it through the gate keeper / a moderator Peace and blessing I hope this will open up the eyes of those seeking the truth. Even before the first Passover occurred, Moses ordered that the day would be kept as a memorial and a feast (Ex. The Passover Feast commemorates the Israelites liberation from slavery in Egypt, while the Feast of Trumpets marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. If you consider that we have the direct commandments of Yahuah telling us the keep these Feast which are His appointed times as in Leviticus 23 also is the 7th day Shabbat is His appointed times these are His Feast not the Jews and these Feast were established long before any Jewish Tribe its should be Yahudim people form the tribe of Yahudah from the land of Yahudah there is NO letter J in Hebrew of Greek and it did not appear in English till about the year 1660 CE so His Name could NEVER have been Jesus which mean Hail Zeus according to some linguistic scholars. Estera Wieja is a journalist, book author and public speaker, focused on the topics of Israel, Jewish history, and Judeo-Christian culture. Paul knew this very well when he wrote the Rapture statement. I am not claiming they have all been fulfilled as Ezekiel above does, but I would suggest Yom Kippur was partially fulfilled it is also the Day of Wrath when Barabbas (son of the father) was released and the Son of the Father took on the sin of Israel. They followed instructions of Moses, even if for just one day. The feast of Firstfruits is on the 17th of Nisan. Sinai and the subsequent birth of Israel as a nation (Ex. We know it was a feast time because there was no room at the inn which means Bethlehem must have been an unusually busy place. The Sabbath is the 4th commandment of Gods Holy Law. Because Shaul / Paul is still telling them new converts former Gentiles to keep the Feast in 1st Corin:5:8 and he is not just speaking the Jews and calling them back to do what the Torah commands. The sin that can only be removed by the Messiahs blood. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Acts 2:16-21 NIV). 23:2). On this day the harvest was celebrated by waving a sheaf of the first ripened grain[2] before the LORD. 0. It is at this point that we will all appear before our Lord and Judge, Jesus Christ, and we should not be empty-handed here either. Terms of Use | (John 10:22-23). I think you have been praising the wrong god! But in reality, He is very near, preparing us for multiplication. Draw near to God and worship Him because He is worthy. And shua means salvation so yeshua = the existing one is my salvation. Yet, God is rarely silent and was still at work behind the scenes. 8:23). Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Nuestra Seora de Guadalupe), also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe (Spanish: Virgen de Guadalupe), is a Catholic title of Mary, mother of Jesus associated with a series of five Marian apparitions, which are believed to have occurred in December 1531, and a venerated image on a cloak enshrined within the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Jesus was crucified on the day of preparation for the Passover at the same hour that the lambs were being slaughtered for the Passover meal that evening. as opposed to the direct commands of the Most High ? The event took place on the third day after Passover; Jesus resurrected from the dead on the third day as well (Matthew 16:21). Jesus was the lamb who takes sin away from the world (John 1:29). Unsurprisingly, many recognize the role of Jesus in the special candle on the Hanukkah menorah. I know you arent. After some discussion with His disciples about attending the Feast of Tabernacles, all of them went up to Jerusalem. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed: (Deuteronomy 16:16 NIV). Even Yeshua showed up for the celebration of this Feast of Dedication. It shall be for you a time of holy convocation, and you shall afflict yourselves and present a food offering to the LORD. Where or from whom did the theory originate? If any of the peoples of the earth do not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD Almighty, they will have no rain. I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. Even the smallest quantity of leaven would leaven the whole lump of bread. The fulfilled feast is so connected with the Messianic age that the two are virtually indistinguishable. 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