ABOUT FEASTS
Feast of Passover
The Spring Feasts consist of four festivals: Passover, The Feast of Unleavened Bread, The Feast of Firstfruits and Pentecost (The Feast of Weeks). These feasts are extremely important because they teach us to honor God for who He is and for what He has done for us. In addition, they teach us about God’s plan more…
Unleavened Bread
Exodus 12:14-20 and Leviticus 23:5-8 explains the origin and purpose of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins the day after Passover and continues for seven days (Sundown, March 26th to Sundown, April 2nd). The observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread is a symbol of our commitment to turn towards more…
Feast of Firstfruits
THE FEAST OF FIRSTFRUITS The word firstfruits means “a promise to come.” On the day of Firstfruits, Thursday, March 28th, 2013, the Church Family will bring a special offering to the Lord. This offering will represent the firstfruits of any financial income since the Feast of Tabernacles which was held in (October 2011). In Leviticus 23: more…
Feast of Pentecost
I. Pentecost During the celebration of Pentecost, believers will bring the firstfruits of any income received since the Passover festivals. This offering is called the latter firstfruit offering. It is separate and in addition to your tithe. You determine the amount of this special offering, symbolizing your thanksgiving to God for providing the “latter” spring more…
Day of Atonement
The Day of Atonement The Day of Atonement is considered the holiest day of the year. Known as the Day of Redemption, this is the day that believers stand before Almighty God and confess their mistakes and sins. Participating in this day helps the believer to recognize that sin has been forgiven through the blood more…
Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles The Feast of Tabernacles is the climax of the Fall Feasts and the most celebrative. It is God’s appointed time for believers to come into His presence and celebrate His glory, provision, protection, and deliverance through Jesus Christ. Leviticus 23:40 says to “Rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days.” more…
What is a Lulav?
The Lulav & The Etrog During this Fall harvest festival, we are giving thanks to God for meeting our needs and for being present with us. God often uses physical symbols to remind us of important spiritual concepts. One tradition associated with Sukkot is the making of a “Lulav” (LOO-lav) or bouquet of three branches. more…
Feast of Trumpets
The Feast of Trumpets, also known as Rosh Hashanah, celebrates the new year in Christ. It is believed that God created the world during this time. On t of the trumpet serves as a “wake-up” call to honor God as King, to remember His goodness and His faithfulness to His people, and to reveal and more…