Topical Encyclopedia The appointed feasts, as instituted by Moses, hold significant importance in the religious and cultural life of the Israelites. These feasts, ordained by God, are detailed primarily in the books of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. They serve as sacred assemblies for worship, remembrance, and celebration, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people. The feasts are not only historical observances but also carry prophetic and spiritual significance, pointing to the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.1. Passover (Pesach) and the Feast of Unleavened Bread: The Passover, instituted in Exodus 12, commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egyptian bondage. It is observed on the 14th day of the first month, Nisan. The Feast of Unleavened Bread follows immediately, lasting seven days, during which no leaven is consumed. This feast symbolizes purity and the haste of the Exodus. Leviticus 23:5-6 states, "The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; for seven days you must eat unleavened bread." 2. Feast of Weeks (Shavuot or Pentecost): Celebrated fifty days after the Passover, this feast marks the end of the grain harvest and commemorates the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. It is a time of thanksgiving for God's provision. Leviticus 23:15-16 instructs, "From the day after the Sabbath, the day you brought the sheaf of the wave offering, you are to count seven full weeks. You shall count fifty days until the day after the seventh Sabbath, and then present an offering of new grain to the LORD." 3. Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah): This feast, observed on the first day of the seventh month, Tishri, is marked by the blowing of trumpets, calling the people to repentance and preparation for the Day of Atonement. It signifies a time of reflection and renewal. Leviticus 23:24-25 commands, "In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts. You must not do any regular work, but you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD." 4. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur): The most solemn of the feasts, Yom Kippur occurs on the tenth day of Tishri. It is a day of fasting, prayer, and repentance, seeking atonement for the sins of the nation. Leviticus 23:27-28 declares, "The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. You are to hold a sacred assembly and humble yourselves, and present an offering made by fire to the LORD. On this day you shall not do any work, for it is a Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the LORD your God." 5. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot): Beginning on the fifteenth day of Tishri, this seven-day feast celebrates the harvest and commemorates the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, living in temporary shelters. It is a time of joy and gratitude for God's provision and protection. Leviticus 23:34-36 instructs, "On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the LORD’s Feast of Tabernacles begins, and it continues for seven days. On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work. For seven days you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD." These appointed feasts, rich in symbolism and meaning, are integral to understanding the faith and practices of ancient Israel. They not only commemorate historical events but also foreshadow the coming of the Messiah and the ultimate redemption of God's people. Through these observances, the Israelites were continually reminded of God's faithfulness, sovereignty, and the hope of future fulfillment in His divine plan. Nave's Topical Index Isaiah 1:14Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hates: they are a trouble to me; I am weary to bear them. Nave's Topical Index Library Exodus The Second Helvetic Confession, AD 1566. Whether Sufficient Reason Can be Assigned for the Ceremonies ... The Prophecies Ten Reasons Demonstrating the Commandment of the Sabbath to be ... Faustus is Willing to Admit that Christ May have Said that He came ... The Institution of Deacons, and the History of Stephen. The Second Homily. On the Annunciation to the Holy virgin Mary. The Last Supper. In the House of his Heavenly, and in the Home of his Earthly ... 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