Speak unto the children of israel, and say unto them, concerning the feasts of the lord, which ye shall proclaim to. Scripture passage for the seven feasts leviticus 23. Hanukkah or chanukah is celebrated in the month of kislev december. Its surprising how many of the feasts of the lord are found in the book of acts. The seven festivals 7th day rest sabbath bible project podcast. The web site on leviticus 23 the feasts of the lord has been translated into three languages. Having had a brush with this doctrine, i have done much study in regard to it. They were a prophecy and foreshadowing of future events. Apr 01, 2015 maybe youve heard of passover or yom kippur, but did you know that there are seven total feasts prescribed in the bible. However, they were all observances in which the people of israel were called together by the lord. Sep, 2019 reasons from the book of revelation to celebrate yhwhs seven feasts stay safe and healthy.
They were a prophecy and foreshadowing of future events, part of which have been fulfilled, and part are yet to be. That history involves the saints from both old testament times and new testament times. Feasts of the lord bible study introduction and overview. 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. Here is the list of the seven feasts, as found in the book of leviticus. Through the feasts, god forecasts the entire career of the messiah, the jews, the church, and even the other nations.
These ancient celebrations come alive as they are enhanced with over one hundred and fifty fullcolor charts, photographs and paintings. Revealing the mysteries of the 7 feasts of the lord kehila. The jewish calendar contains seven sacred feasts that seem confusing to. This chart reveals the seven feasts of the lord and their prophetic fulfillment in the calendar of gods redemptive work through the jewish messiah. They are the shadow of things to come, of which christ is the body or substance. Seven feasts of the lord which god instituted for his chosen nation of israel are discussed throughout the bible both in the old and the new testaments. The 23d chapter of the book of leviticus gives us an account of the seven great feasts of the lord. Maybe youve heard of passover or yom kippur, but did you know that there are seven total feasts prescribed in the bible. All native israelites shall dwell in booths, leviticus 23. It is written from the hebrew christian viewpoint, helping you to see the feasts through jewish eyes. How does this effect the chronology of the book of revelation. Prophetic fulfillment of the biblical feasts youtube. The seven feasts of the lord are very important for christianmessianic believers to understand. On the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto the lord.
These feasts were to be celebrated from the time in the wilderness when god gave the law and would carry on into the future. The seven feasts of the lord robert mclaughlin bible ministries. In these seven feasts exists the chronology of gods plan and program for both the church and the children of israel. And the lord spoke to moses, saying, speak to the people of israel, saying, on the fifteenth day of this seventh month and for seven days is the feast of booths to the lordyou shall dwell in booths for seven days. The seven feasts in lev 23 were to be celebrated annually. Understanding gods plan for the age through the seven. The message this morning is entitled the feasts of the lord they are seven in number, and all seven of them in their order are recounted in the twentythird chapter of leviticus the twentythird chapter of leviticus.
They explained the history of and biblical commands given for each feast, what additional traditions were added to the feast and why, how the feast is the feasts of the lord is an excellent and enlightening resource for. An introduction to the feasts of the lord and how jesus christ is seen in each of. These are the feasts of the lord, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times. This is the 5th in the leviticus sermon series weve been having this summer. I loved seeing the connections between the old and new testament. One of the several winds of doctrine that are blowing through adventism today, is that of the feast keeping. The seven feasts of israel by zola levitt goodreads. The significance of this number begins in genesis with the seven days of creation and echoes all the way to the sevens of the book of revelation seals, trumpets, bowls, thunders, etc. These are the set times of the lord, the sacred occasions, which you shall celebrate each at its appointed time. I read the book through a bible study setting and found the discussions insightful and relevant.
Isreals feasts are infinitely more important than just a series of cultural observances. It was not some other day he chose but the very day of first fruits. The feasts of israel and the book of revelation the feasts. Revealing the mysteries of the 7 feasts of the lord. The next time you synch to your wma player the wma message on the seven feasts will load up. This is the companion participant guide to the feasts of the bible 6session dvdbased study. Leviticus 23 is the single chapter of the entire tanakh that sums up everything. Seven shofarim are sounded when gd judges the earth during the tribulation revelation 89. Mar 07, 2014 and the lord spoke to moses, saying, speak to the people of israel, saying, on the fifteenth day of this seventh month and for seven days is the feast of booths to the lordyou shall dwell in booths for seven days. When you study the feasts in correct biblical order as god commanded in leviticus 23 the bigger picture emerges.
Sukkot or the feast of tabernacles was to be observed on. Nov 26, 2018 seven feast days which god instituted for his chosen nation of israel are discussed throughout the bible both in the old and the new testaments. Seven feasts of the lord biblical calendar facebook. Ive skimmed lightly over the book, but i want to give special attention to chapter 23. This book had been lost, it was found and celebrated on the passover supper, 2ch. They are known as the feasts of the lord, and, as you may or may not have guessed, there are seven of them.
Purim is celebrated in the month of adar februarymarch and celebrates the salvation of the jews from gentile persecution in the book of esther esther 9. In this online bible study we will be using a online book entitled. If you want to go further some very good longer books on the feasts are available such as ancient messianic festivals or the feasts of the lord. This sevenday feast begins on the day following the start of passover. List of the 7 feasts and gods prophetic calendar bible. Forget home and garden or people magazines my eyes eagerly searched. We hear a lot about the biblical declarations of gods power, his love, and his mercy, but these attributes are really impossible to demonstrate. Learn about the ministry of the good mood foundation at. The feasts of the lord goodreads meet your next favorite book.
The words of the savior, his messianic claims, and bible prophecy will all take on a rich, new relevance for you against the exciting backdrop of the feasts of the lord. This feast happens yearly every fall on the 1 st day of the seventh hebrew month. It gives the participant discussion questions, quizzes, a place for taking notes and listing prayer requests, additional old testament information about types of offerings, the role of the priests, the meaning of jesus teaching that he was lord of the sabbath, and more. Everyone was amazed with how jewish historycustoms connects with christians even today. These holidays are called the feasts of the lord which simply means that they belong to god and are his holy days. Now on facebook 3 preface the feasts of israel and the book of revelation. Understanding gods plan for the age through the seven feasts. The first four of the seven feasts occur during the springtime passover, unleavened bread, first fruits, and weeks, and they all have already been fulfilled by christ in the new testament. First fruits was the last of the feasts that the lord was seen personally fulfilling on earth. An english language chronological chart for feasts of the lord which includes the seven year tribulation.
Oct 02, 2003 regarding the feasts of the lord, it is very instructive to study the history of the first 30 years of the christian church recorded in scripture. The seven feasts of the lord robert mclaughlin bible. Unleavened bread, eaten over a period of time, symbolized a holy walk, as with the lord. The feasts of the lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these. But the richness of gods word is that it often reveals a deeper truth if you know. The feasts of the lord the seven feasts of the lord are first described to moses by the lord himself in the book of leviticus, chapter 23. These feasts are appointed by the lord, and they are owned by the lord. Of these four major types, i use the feasts of the lord most frequently. Unlocking the secrets of the feasts michael norton a smaller, quicker read but with some interesting information. God is pretty much like an open book and this is why if you want to know gods plans for the ages, all you have to do is seek ye out of the book of the lord, and read. This the real true mystery feast of the lord of all the seven feasts of the lord.
As the history of the judean holy days is revealed, the jewish customs that serve as the most foundational facts of christianity. The feasts of israel and the book of revelation the. Both the feasts of purim and hanukkah are national feasts instituted by the people in thanksgiving to god. A modern day look at the feasts of the lord to be very insightful. The seven feasts of the lord, the tabernacle of the congregation, the journey of israel from egypt to canaan, the seven days of creation. All seven of them are celebrations of epic events in the holy history of gods covenant people. Chart fourbig pictureseven feasts of israel book of revelationpage 12. Speak unto the children of israel, and say unto them, con. Jesus often pointed to the beginning genesis, the law of moses first five books and the prophets jeremiah through malachi to reveal gods plan for. In giving the law for his people, god set several appointed feasts of the lord for israel to observe at specific times during the year, according to lev 23. Leviticus 23 nkjv feasts of the lord and the lord spoke. The 5 th feast of the lord, called zichron teruah in leviticus 23.
Revelation chapter 1the things which thou hast seen, covers the first three feasts passover, unleavened bread, and firstfruits which foreshadowed the death. In my studies, i used luis munillas book, the seven feasts of the lord, and did my best to prove him right. The feasts of the lord in the book of acts united church. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Gods eternal plan from chaos to eternity is ingeniously revealed through the nature and timing of the seven annual feasts of the lord. Seven feast days which god instituted for his chosen nation of israel are discussed throughout the bible both in the old and the new testaments. The seven feasts of israel are listed in the twentythird chapter of the book of leviticus in the old testament. The seven festivals of the messiah edward chumney this is a very detailed book which will be very useful if you want to study this topic in a lot more detail. In the book of isaiah, god reveals to us that he shows us the end from the beginning in order that we are not surprised.
Genesis, exodus, leviticus, the third book in the bible and the twentythird chapter in that book. The seven feasts of a highly effective god is a simple approach to a controversial subject. List of the 7 feasts and gods prophetic calendar bible history. Seven feasts of the lord biblical calendar messiah of. Shall ascend the mountain of the lord, a biblical theology of the book of leviticus.
They are the shadow of things to come, of which christ is. In this book the author recognizes the importance of these significant. The elegant and beautiful system of the special days of. I use four types of the bible to present the seven primary aspects of redemption. But his ministry to the church was to go on of course, in the feasts to follow, each on their appropriate days. The feasts of the lord covers all aspects of the biblical feasts, including. John was taken up to heaven in the book of revelation by the sound of the shofar revelation 4. A chinese language chronological chart showing the feasts of the lord. At the end of the ten days of repentance, every soul would be sealed in either the book of life, or the book of death, signifying the final judgement of israel. Leviticus chapter twentythree, are all seven holy days listed in chronological order. Surveying the twentyone chapters of the gospel of john, it is interesting to consider the groups of seven that occur in this gospel. Regarding the feasts of the lord, it is very instructive to study the history of the first 30 years of the christian church recorded in scripture.
These holy days contain precise prophetic details about the first and. The feast of the passover was instituted to help the children of israel remember when the destroying angel passed over their houses and delivered them from the egyptians ex. Leaven or yeast in the bible symbolized sin and evil. So that we might comfort one another, i would like to look at the prophetic examples in the seven major feasts of israel. The shofar was used for the coronation of kings 1 kings melachim 1. The seven festivals of the messiah the original version by eddie chumney.