A beginner's guide to the basics of the Biblical holidays. Learn about the spiritual significance of Passover, Sukkot, Shavuot, and Yom Kippur.
After realizing the value of learning the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith, there is no clear path to follow, leaving many people feeling stuck, not knowing how to proceed. Although they know that many Jewish traditions like Passover, for example, point to Jesus and enrich the Gospel, there's no specific source on how to
There are 3 reasons God has given the Biblical festivals. Learn more about these feasts and their importance, as they are the feasts Yeshua Himself kept!
Guide for beginner's on how to keep the Bible holiday of First Fruits. Bible verses, historic events, and ways to celebrate.
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“The feasts of the LORD, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts” (Leviticus 23:2)
How to celebrate the Feast of Weeks - the Biblical feast of Shavuot! Even Gentiles can celebrate this feast as a celebration of Christ.
There are 3 reasons God has given the Biblical festivals. Learn more about these feasts and their importance, as they are the feasts Yeshua Himself kept!
Here's a simple guide to the Biblical holiday of the Feast of Tabernacles for beginners. The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, is the very last Biblical holiday of the year. It happens in the early fall. Celebrating Tabernacles is a commandment found in Scripture. Leviticus 23:41 says this festival is a lasting ordinance and not just for people in Bible times. The Feast of Tabernacles is an eight day holiday! Since Leviticus 23:43 says we should live in temporary dwelling places during the holiday many people go camping, or eat outside in their backyard under a 'sukkah' which is similar to a canopy. The Bible says that dwelling in temporary shelters is to remind us that that children of Israel did the same thing when God set them free from slavery and they left Egypt. Celebrating Tabernacles helps us to better understand Scripture. When we remember that he sets slaves free we get a better understanding of who he is! He is the God who can set us free from slavery, fear, addiction, heartbreak, or any other bad thing. At Tabernacles we celebrate that nothing is too hard for him! Tabernacles also reminds us that one day the Messiah will return and dwell with us! The Messiah celebrated Tabernacles in John 7, and Zechariah 14:16 says it will be celebrated when he rules the world. Why not join in and celebrate our Messiah's special time? More on the Feast of Tabernacles: Should Believers Keep the Biblical Holidays? The Feast of Tabernacles: What it Means and Why You Should Celebrate It Eight Things Scripture Says About the Feast of Tabernacles
Hanukkah is not one of the seven Biblical holidays in Leviticus 23 the Creator told us to celebrate. There is no Biblical proof of Jesus celebrating.
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Each of the Biblical Spring Feasts can also be called by its Hebrew term:
These are the basics of the spiritual significance of Shavuot, and how believers in the Messiah can take part in this Biblical holiday.
Each of the Biblical Spring Feasts can also be called by its Hebrew term:
Basics of the Bible holidays of Passover, Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles, and their spiritual significance!
Basics of the Bible holidays of Passover, Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles, and their spiritual significance!
This is why Christmas is not a Biblical holiday, even though it celebrates Biblical events. YHWH created seven holidays but not Christmas.
The dates for Passover, Shavuot, Trumpets, Tabernacles, and the other Biblical holidays on the Gregorian calendar for 2024. Free printable!
If the Messiah invited you to a party what would your response be? Seriously, imagine what that would be like. What kind of special evening would the King of the Universe have in mind? What kind of food would be served? How would the tables be set? What would you wear? How would he feel if you refused to go? He sent his servants to invite them to the wedding party. But they didn't want to come. -Matthew 22:3 Do you know this parable? In this story Yahusha told there is a king who was hosting a wedding party. A five-star banquet had been prepared by a top chef, special clothing had been designed and tailored with skill, tables were set, candles were lit, attention had been given to each lovely detail, and finally all of it was ready. But they didn't want to come. YHWH holds seven special feasts a year. And his people decline the invitation. Like in Yahusha's parable we have had better things to do. "This is a busy time of year for me." "Work has been crazy." "We are set free from that." It's not that we didn't get the invitation. It's not that something is physically keeping us away. We just have refused to come. How does this make the host feel? Verse seven, The King was furious and invited someone else. Don't miss out on this invitation from YHWH. Change which box you have been checking on these kingdom RSVPs. Three of his feasts are coming up soon! We aren't far away from the celebrations of Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot but there is still time to make it to these parties. Did you know that our Messiah honored and celebrated these times? And not only that but the nature of each feast speaks a different truth about who YHWH is and his redemptive plan for us. The kingdom of Heaven is like a party no one wants to go to. Now is the time to plan to celebrate as YHWH instructed us (see Leviticus 23). Make plans to keep these feasts with your family or check here or here to search for a group or get together in your area. Since YHWH did not give us Gregorian calendar dates for his feasts there is some confusion as to exactly when they fall. If you are involved with a group I would personally go with their dates so you can celebrate as a community. If not, study and pray about what you should do. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the Feast of Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles and begin to plan. How should you accept the King's invitation? Put in for vacation from your job and plan to have the no-work days free. Will you be going camping or building a sukkah for Sukkot? Can you gather friends for a party or would you like to give gifts? You don't have to know how to do everything perfectly to accept this invitation, and really it is a learning and growing process that becomes more joyous and special with each year. The kingdom of Heaven is like a king preparing a feast for his son. Invite to the party as many as you can find. Say yes this year! More about the fall Bible holidays: The Beginner's Guide to the Feast of Trumpets Honoring Yom Kippur as a Believer in Messiah The Feast of Tabernacles: What it Means and Why You Should Celebrate It
Product Description Author: Zimmerman Martha G. Brand: Bethany House Publishers Features: Christian Living Celebrating Biblical Feasts In Your Home or Church Martha Zimmerman Number Of Pages: 192 Details: Review “I’ve yet to read more remarkable insights into the Jewish feasts and holidays.” — Jan Markell, Olive Tree Ministries A fabulous resource…she respectfully maintains the Jewish tradition while including the Good News…user-friendly.” — Christian News Northwest, April 2004 Product Description This popular guide explains how families and churches can celebrate seven Hebrew festivals to enhance their understanding of the message of the Bible.,”This unique book brings deeper meaning to seven Jewish feasts by offering a “”guided tour”” through each celebration from a new testament perspective. The author carefully explains the signi?cance of each feast, the materials necessary to observe them, and full directions for the events. Families and church groups will gain a memorable understanding of the symbolic representations of the Christ as found in the holy celebrations of the Old Testament.” From the Inside Flap “Martha Zimmerman connects us with our Jewish heritage and revives our participation in the same celebrative meals that Jesus ate and enjoyed. Thanks to her enthusiastic recovery of these old menus and their stories, meals may well come to take their place alongside sermons and Bible studies as ways to welcome Jesus into your life.” –Eugene H. Peterson, The Message; Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College “This book is important reading for anyone who values the Old Testament as the Word of God. Martha Zimmerman writes with love, charm, and wit and shows you Gods redemption and how the Almighty works in a way that Christians seldom see. Youll love God more and better appreciate His ways for reading Celebrating Biblical Feasts.” –Moishe Rosen, Founder, Jews for Jesus About the Author Martha Zimmerman developed a love for the Jewish people and their celebrations as a child. She and her husband passed along this tradition to their three now-adult children. Martha is a frequent speaker at churches and conferences and a guest on radio talk shows throughout North America. Her books include Celebrating Biblical Feasts and Celebrating the Christian Year. She and her husband live in Washington. Release Date: 01-02-2004 Package Dimensions: 18x213x181 Department: Book Tags: 2004 Bethany House Publishers Book Zimmerman Martha G.
Shavuot is coming! Shavuot is the holiday to remember the giving of the Torah. Learn more about this important holiday and how to count the omer.
Shavuot is one of the seven Biblical feasts listed in Leviticus 23. While many Christians don't yet celebrate these important days, they're so meaningful to our faith because all of them in some way point to Jesus as our Messiah! Many Christians know Shavuot as Pentecost. The apostles were celebrating Shavuot when the Holy Spirit
Are you a Christian who wants to learn about the Jewish feasts, the Feasts of the Lord? Read here and learn about how you can keep the Feast of Tabernacles!
The spiritual and prophetic significance of the Biblical Feast of Tabernacles and how believers today can learn from it and celebrate this holiday.
Activities for celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles with your kids and congregation. Simple and fun ways to keep the Biblical holiday of Sukkot.
How to observe and celebrate the Biblical holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. What you need to know, spiritual meaning, and ways to celebrate!
A beginner's guide to the basics of the Biblical holidays. Learn about the spiritual significance of Passover, Sukkot, Shavuot, and Yom Kippur.
The spiritual and prophetic significance of the Biblical Feast of Tabernacles and how believers today can learn from it and celebrate this holiday.
Hopefully everyone is looking forward to the pinnacle of the Feast of Weeks! Whether you are new to keeping the festivals of YHWH or are just looking for some fresh ideas I've put together a list of fun traditions and new ideas. Do you have a favorite activity for Shavuot? Please share below! Bake bread. Shavuot requires two loaves of wheat bread (Vayikra 23:16). In our culture bread is mostly purchased at the store, and is usually inexpensive and of very low quality. In days of past, however, bread was baked at home or bought from highly skilled bakers. As perhaps the staple of the diet, you can imagine they became quite good at baking and that was obvious tasting the bread. If possible, take the time to bake bread. Challah made with eggs and butter or olive oil is traditional but as long as it is leavened, any type will do. Bring a free-will offering. YHWH says to rejoice by giving (Deuteronomy 16:10). Many times it's easy for giving to feel more like a tax or obligation than something to celebrate but Deuteronomy 16:10 says we are to give according to how YHWH has blessed us. He isn't asking us to give what we don't have. By giving we are celebrating that YHWH has provided for our needs. Read the book of Ruth. This is a fun tradition for Shavuot since much of Ruth revolves around harvest season. Significantly Ruth was born a Moabite but chose to be grafted into the people of Israel, showing us that our bloodline is not what makes us Israel but choosing to follow YHWH. This is a fitting reminder during a holiday that is to be celebrated by all of YHWH's children. Rejoice with your household. Deuteronomy 16:10 talks about celebrating with our family but doesn't stop there. Servants, Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows "that are among you" all get mentioned. Shavuot is an opportunity to share of the blessings and festivals of YHWH with others. Host a party to share about this holy day or prayerfully consider sending a card or gift to someone. Have a festive meal. After all, it is also known as the Feast of Weeks. Since the first wheat harvest of the year is emphasized it makes since to include bread in your meal. Set up a crostini station with different toppings to try. Traditionally dairy foods are served on Shavuot since "milk and honey" is thought to be an euphemism for the Torah. Grilled cheese, blintzes, yogurt bars, and cheesecake are all common during the festival. Teach the Ten Commandments. The Torah was given to Israel on or around Shavuot so studying the Ten Commandments is very fitting. Look for crafts to do with children or get a canvas and paint your own Ten Commandments to decorate with. Study Torah. There is a Jewish tradition of staying up all night studying in anticipation of Shavuot. It's not everyone's cup of tea (remember the guy who fell asleep and fell out the window when Shaul was preaching?) but a late-night Bible study with lots of coffee would be memorable. Get mikvahed. Yochanan the Immerser said that while he baptized with water, Yeshua would immerse with fire. In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit was poured out in the form of fire on those in the Temple. And it happened on Shavuot. And with reasonably warm weather in most of the world what better time for a mikvah? Remember the poor. In Vayikra 23:22 we are instructed to help provide for the poor. This is just a few verses after we are instructed to observe this festival. Look for ways you can bless others during the Shavuot season. Ask for the Holy Spirit. Shavuot is the day the most remarkable outpouring of the Ruach Hakodesh. Spend time praying for more of the Holy Spirit of YHWH in your life, family, and community. Ask for understanding of the Word, and for the Ruach Hakodesh to be poured out.
The spiritual and prophetic significance of the Biblical Feast of Tabernacles and how believers today can learn from it and celebrate this holiday.
Guide for beginner's on how to keep the Bible holiday of First Fruits. Bible verses, historic events, and ways to celebrate.
As many families decide to observe the Biblical Holy Days in order to embrace the Hebrew roots of our faith, we look for ways to include our children so we can pass our faith on through them. It seems that God had the kids in mind when He gave His people the commands for the Holy Days.
Do you enjoy learning about the Biblical feasts? I do! This year I researched how to celebrate Sukkot with my family complete with facts and activities perfect for kids.
There are 3 reasons God has given the Biblical festivals. Learn more about these feasts and their importance, as they are the feasts Yeshua Himself kept!
I hope everyone's Sukkot is off to a great start! Ours started with a congregational gathering that was lovely, and building our sukkah (I'll share pictures later). Today's weather has been rain, which is a great reminder of how temporal a sukkah and indeed, our existence is since ours isn't waterproof! Hopefully it dries out soon. Our culture's holidays are all one day and that's what most of us think of when we think of Scriptural based celebrations. A lot of building up to the big day and then a flurry of people, parties, rich food, and presents, and then back to work the next day. However, Sukkot is an eight day celebration and we're meant to enjoy all eight days of it! While only the first and eighth days are no-work days we should still celebrate the entire time and do things that reflect that this is a special and set apart time. Even if you are working this week take some time to enjoy this time that YHWH sanctioned as joyful. So here's what I'm doing this Sukkot: Spending time in the sukkah. Scripture does tell us to spend this time in a temporary dwelling. If you made a traditional sukkah or are using a camping tent or something in between, be sure you are dwelling there at least part of your day. Eating meals in the sukkah is a simple way to do something to distinguish this time from the rest of the year. It's also a great place for your Scripture study and prayer time. Taking a trip to the farmers market. I believe in eating locally for all the normal reasons from supporting organic farmers to cutting down on fossil fuel usage, but the most significant reason to me is the understanding it gives about the word of YHWH. Scripture has deep agricultural roots from the Garden of Eden to the Olive Tree to the tree that bears fruit each month. We miss something when we don't realize that Sukkot is about celebrating the harvest. Appreciate the miracle of YHWH's provision by visiting a farm or seeing what's in season at the farmers market. Go to an orchard and pick apples or pears. Talk about how YHWH provides for our needs each season. Praying for the Ingathering of Israel. The picture of Sukkot is celebrating the harvest of our gardens and farms. The harvest, of course, is when I go to my garden and select the good fruit and bring it to my home. YHWH promises to do the same and regather Israel (both the Northern Kingdom and the people of Judah) back to him. Prayer that His people would turn and teshuvah to him is extra special during the time of Sukkot. Star gazing. Sukkahs are traditionally made with imperfect roofs of tree branches so the occupants can still see the stars. It is a reminder of YHWH's promise to Abraham, "Your descendants will be that many." Grab a star chart or a book on astronomy to learn more about the earthly heavens. Listening to this song on repeat. Obviously. How do you not love Sukkos Style? I reeeeeallllly wish they would do the full song. Giving what I can. Sukkot called for a huge offering of animal sacrifices, "beside your vows, your terumah offerings, burnt offerings, grain and drink offerings, and shalom offerings." (Number 29:12-40) Because of Yeshua we no longer need the sacrifice of animals, but I think the amount of giving YHWH expected of the ancient Israelites should tell us something. Consider giving extra to your congregation or learning of other ministries that you want to support. Inviting friends over. This is a great chance to show others the joy of celebrating the Festivals of YHWH. Ask friends over for dinner or coffee and share what you're doing during this time. Invite your Bible study to gather in your sukkah. Making dessert. This is a feast after all! I don't take the time to prepare fancy pastries very often but I am going to try a couple of new recipes this week. Sukkot is a joyful time and a good dessert will emphasize that and help make great memories to look back on. What are you guys up to this week? Whatever it is, have a very happy Sukkot!
Bible verses to be read on the Feast of Trumpets, or used to study and prepare for this Biblical holiday, also known as Yom Teruah.
All the details on where the Feast of Tabernacles came from, where it is in the Bible, who it is for, and how to celebrate this Biblical holiday!
Guide for beginner's on how to keep the Bible holiday of First Fruits. Bible verses, historic events, and ways to celebrate.
Basics of the Bible holidays of Passover, Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles, and their spiritual significance!
One of the seven God-ordained Feasts in Leviticus 23, Shavuot, is also called the Feast of Weeks. It's a harvest festival, specifically the wheat harvest, a type of Biblical Thanksgiving. It celebrates God's provision for our physical and spiritual needs. Jews mainly observe Shavuot, but Pentecost, Shavuot's English name derived from the Greek, is celebrated in the
What became known as Rosh Hashanah began as Yom Teruah or Feast of Trumpets. Why is it important? Could this feast point to Jesus' Return?
