Basics of the Bible holidays of Passover, Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles, and their spiritual significance!
Celebrating the biblical feasts for Christians is a special thing. And in this post we explore The Feast of Firstfruits for Christians and what it means to us.
The dates for Passover, Shavuot, Trumpets, Tabernacles, and the other Biblical holidays on the Gregorian calendar for 2024. Free printable!
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. Shavuot is what the apostles were celebrating when the
How to celebrate the Feast of Weeks - the Biblical feast of Shavuot! Even Gentiles can celebrate this feast as a celebration of Christ.
Guide for beginner's on how to keep the Bible holiday of First Fruits. Bible verses, historic events, and ways to celebrate.
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!
Locations around the US and the world of Sukkot and Feast of Tabernacles events and gatherings for believers in Messiah happening this year in 2023!
Discover how YHWH's Feast of Unleavened Bread has its future fulfillment in the Book of Revelation with the "Great Multitude" & "144,000!"
Each of the Biblical Spring Feasts can also be called by its Hebrew term:
Here in the north, planning for Sukkot requires consideration of the temperatures, especially when Sukkot is in October. This year, Sukkot starts in September, so we may not be such Frozen Chosen this year. Even so, the evenings are definitely crisp, so soups and stews are some of the best foods to serve during the feast. I recommend planning at least a week in advance so you don't need to worry about your menu items during the feast.
Basics of the Bible holidays of Passover, Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles, and their spiritual significance!
When the omer count finally makes it to fifty it's Shavuot! Then what? Here are a few ways you can celebrate this year. -Watch the wheat harvest. Shavuot is about the wheat harvest and celebrating the bread of life. Get in touch with a local farm or farmer to see when they will be harvesting their wheat, and if you can visit. Seeing cows and beehives would also be fitting. If nothing else, go for a drive or bike ride to see if you can find a farmer gathering their wheat. Usually the timing is just about right here in the Midwest and farmers harvest the wheat around Shavuot. Or think about taking family pictures in front of a wheat field. -Give the word to someone. On Shavuot we celebrate the giving of the Torah, why not keep that gift going? Purchase a Bible for someone who doesn't have one or would benefit from a different translation. Or gather Bibles to give to a nonprofit like a soup kitchen or homeless shelter so they can share them with their clients. Children (or adults) could memorize a verse to recite to grandparents or the congregation as a way to share the word with others. -Have two loaves of bread. Leviticus 23:17 says to bring two loaves of bread as a wave offering to YHWH. Why not try your hand at baking bread or purchase a couple of delicious loafs from a bakery? Maybe a new recipe or trying an unusual kind would make it even more wonderful. Serve them with different spreads and toppings to make a bruschetta bar or do-it-yourself grilled cheese. Seeing not one, but two loafs of bread is a reminder that YHWH takes care of our needs. Thank him for the provision before digging in. -Get immersed. In Acts 2 believers were baptized in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Shavuot. Spend your Shavuot at the lake or on the beach and get immersed. This would be a great opportunity for meditation on that passage of Scripture or a group discussion about it. -Throw a painting party! Get together a group of friends and render Bible verses to canvas. Paint or handwrite the words to a favorite verse or the fruit of the Spirit or the ten commandments. Even if it doesn't turn out a masterpiece it's still a fun way to focus on Scripture and spend time with others. Provide canvases, brushes, paint, and lots of newspaper to keep things clean. A painted or printed out Scripture would also make a great Shavuot gift for a friend. Another way to give the word. -Study Scripture. Aren't we celebrating that we received YHWH's word? That could look like having friends over for a late night Bible study, having a picnic near a wheat field to read the book of Ruth, kids acting out a Bible story, or a dramatic reading. Delving into Scripture is a foundational part any feast and it should be a joy! -Provide for the poor. At the end of the instructions for Shavuot in Leviticus 23:22, we are reminded to not use all of our resources on ourselves but leave some for those in need. Could you donate clothing to a women's shelter at this time of year or non perishables to a food pantry? How about volunteering as a family at a local nonprofit? Putting together action packs for Voice of the Martyrs was a memorable Shavuot activity for our congregation. Donate financially to a missions cause you believe in. Have a very happy Shavuot!
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!
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Guide for beginner's on how to keep the Bible holiday of First Fruits. Bible verses, historic events, and ways to celebrate.
The spiritual and prophetic significance of the Biblical Feast of Tabernacles and how believers today can learn from it and celebrate this holiday.
Passover Passover is the first Feast of the year, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. It helps us remember how God redeemed His people from captivity and brought them out so they could freely worship Him. Like the blood on the doorways of the Hebrew people in Egypt was a protective covering from the plague of
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!
I didn't always keep the Biblical holidays, but I started after seeing how significant these days are in the Bible.
Every year our Messiah, Jesus would have gathered with His family, as well as thousands of other Jews in Jerusalem and brought an offering to the temple. Two loaves of bread would have been provided as a sacrifice of worship to God. While this ancient agricultural festival seems so foreign to many today, it is for us n
Many of you may have heard the term Omer but perhaps have no idea what it means. This is what we will learn in this audio blog. To more visit the page.
You may have heard many Christians started observing the Biblical Feast Days. You may have even heard them claim these seven Feast Days point to Jesus as our Messiah. Since the connection between the commands to observe these days in Leviticus and our faith in Jesus as our Savior can be confusing, here's an overview of
I didn't always keep the Biblical holidays, but I started after seeing how significant these days are in the Bible.
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.
Jewish holidays have strong biblical roots and symbolism. Learn about the 7 biblical feasts found in Scripture and how you can celebrate them today.
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Between the three feasts of YHWH that happen in the springtime, and the three that occur in the fall, stands Shavuot. While lots of attention is given to Passover and Sukkot, the Feast of Weeks can feel a bit neglected to me. This is too bad, since, like the center of the menorah, this is not less significant because it stands slightly further apart than the others. On the contrary, celebrating the giving of the Torah and the Ruach Hakodesh should be a rich time for us all. How do we make it a special time when there is so little help from the outside world? Some items for Passover make their way into grocery stores, and the fall feasts have many traditions in themselves. But search 'Shavuot' in a Judaica shopping site, and nary a return will you get. I don't get that, because this is a set apart time. So I'm sharing with you a few ideas to make your Shavuot celebration special this year. Here are a few things to try: Chamomile Honeycomb Ice Cream from Snixy Kitchen Have you ever made candy honeycomb? There is nothing like it! Rose and Pink Peppercorn Chevre with Honey from The House That Lars Built "Like honey and milk the Torah lies under your tongue." This passage in Song of Songs is largely the reason we associate Shavuot with dairy treats and honey. Bake Challah Bread from Smitten Kitchen Shavuot requires two loaves of bread in Scripture. Find a good bread recipe or two to try ahead of time to serve on Shavuot. Challah is traditional but you can try any kind. Fig and Cheddar Grilled Cheese from A House in the Hills Shavuot is a no work day so choose foods that you can prepare ahead of time or are extremely simple to make like grilled cheese. Frozen Yogurt Bon Bons from Sugar & Cloth This would be easy to make healthy by using natural food coloring and using chopped dried fruit instead of sprinkles. 10 Commandments Cupcake Toppers from Chai and Home ALL THE HEART EYES for this idea! Honeycomb Cookies from A Beautiful Mess Milk and Honey Printable from Land of Honey Use this free download to decorate your space. DIY Color Wrapped Wheat from Inspired By Charm Since Shavuot is correlated with the first fruits of the wheat harvest, incorporating wheat into your decorations would be very fitting. Honeycomb Wall Decal from Idle Hands Awake This super simple project is just washing tape shaped to look like a beehive. A great reminder of the sweetness of the Living Word given to us by YHWH. DIY Stylish Tzedekah Boxes from Chai and Home In Scripture giving was a time of joyous celebration, not a begrudged obligation. Making a pretty tzedekah box can help restore that joy. Pasta Crown from Dana Israeli A much more glamorous version of a macaroni necklace. Homemade 10 Commandments Memory Game from The Climbing Tree The ten commandments (along with the rest of the Torah) were given at Shavuot so this would be a perfect way to teach children YHWH's word. I'm sure the adults would benefit too! Host a Torah Study We talked last week about having an all-night Torah study. We need to believe and act like the Word of YHWH is the point. It is limitlessly valuable and worth celebrating in and of itself. Get Immersed Since the Ruach HaKodesh fell baptizing the believers, getting mikvahed or immersed in living water would be a very appropriate Shavuot activity. Chag sameach! I'm still interested in what you're doing to celebrate and I hope you'll share pictures with me over on Instagram!
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Guide for beginner's on how to keep the Bible holiday of First Fruits. Bible verses, historic events, and ways to celebrate.
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 not only celebrates God’s provision for our physical needs, but for our spiritual needs as well. Shavuot is mainly observed by Jews, but Pentecost,
Basics about the meaning of the Feast of Trumpets, prophetic significance, and how believers can celebrate this Biblical holiday today!
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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.
