Holy Days

The Feasts of the LORD

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2“Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feasts of the Lord that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they are my appointed feasts. Levitcus 23:1-2

For these Holy Days of God, we listed scriptures that you can look up and study
to see what God's word says for yourself.

Because knowing what calendar to use is so confusing, we've posted a calendar study outlining our present understanding and position. It's posted after the scriptures for each holy day.

Passover -
     Just as God brought Israel out of Egypt (a type of sin) after the death of the firstborn, with the blood on the door post and lintels of their homes, God rescues us from sin by the death, shed blood and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
     Leviticus 23:4-5; Deuteronomy 16:1; 1 Corinthians 11:23 - 34; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:3-4; Exodus 12-13; Numbers 9:1-14; Numbers 33:3-4; Luke 22:14-20

Days of Unleavened Bread
     Having been cleansed from sin, we are to take in of Jesus Christ, the unleavened bread, that we might be made into the image of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
     Deuteronomy 16:3-8; Leviticus 23:6-8

Pentecost
     The wave sheaf day, the morrow after the sabbath, during the week of unleavened bread, is the start of the harvest. Jesus Christ was the first of the firstfruits, the wave offering made before God the Father, when Jesus rose from the dead. After His death and resurrection, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit upon all who believe and are saved.
     Deuteronomy 16:9-12; Leviticus 23:9-22; Acts 2:1-41 ; Joshua 5:11; Jeremiah 2:3; Numbers 15:18; Exodus 34:22; Revelation 14:4

Trumpets
     Many believe that Jesus Christ will return on Trumpets, ushering in His kingdom rule on this earth.
     Leviticus 23:23-26; Numbers 23:21; Psalm 89:15; Jeremiah 4:19; Joel 2:1; Zephaniah 1:14-16; Joshua 6:5; Matthew 24:31; 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonian 4:16; Matthew 25:13; Revelation 11:15

Atonement
     The two goats offered on the Day of Atonement symbolize the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, cleansing us and removing our sins from us. Similarly, the High Priest also symbolizes Jesus Christ, who makes intercession for us before God.
     Leviticus 23:26-32; Leviticus 16:1-34; Ezra 8:21 (fasting as a way to humble yourself); Numbers 29:7-11; Isaiah 58:3-14

Feast of Tabernacles
     This harvest feast likely symbolizes the establishment of the Kingdom of God on this earth, the marriage supper of the Lamb, the building of the temple of God with the lively stones of man, and the ordination of the priests of God.
     Deuteronomy 16:13-15; Leviticus 23:33-43; Numbers 29:12-38; Exodus 34:22; Psalm 19:6; Leviticus 8-9; John 7:37-38

The Eighth Day
     There is not a lot about the eighth day. Here are the scriptures which cite a closing assembly. Many believe that this is the commencement ceremony after the Millennial reign of Christ and the Great White Throne Judgement. This is the day which symbolizes closing the book on this life and starting the next chapter of dwelling with God forever.
     Leviticus 23:36; Nehemiah 8:18; Jeremiah 9:2; 2 Kings 10:20; 2 Chronicles 7:8-9; Revelation 21-22