Introduction Passover is the first feast Israel is given to celebrate and probably the most recognizable feast of the Bible. We are given explicit examples on how to celebrate each feast, and part of the instructions for Passover has me scratching my head. No Leaven Deuteronomy 16 tells us that no  hametz  (in Hebrew) is to be consumed for seven days starting with the Passover. This is generally interpreted as “leaven” or “leavened b… Read more »

A lot of people are scared to talk about prophecy, but as believers prophecy should be good news to us. This season we're going to explore the beauty of prophecy; we're leaving fear-mongering and anxiety behind. “When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who is attacking you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the Lord your God and be saved from your enemies.” Numbers 10:9 … Read more »

Sometimes a rose isn't just a rose, a woman isn't just a woman and a passage in the Bible is actually illustrating a larger theme or event in the text. Summary I used to hate when my teacher told me a rose wasn't just a rose. I didn't trust that she knew what the author was thinking and didn't understand the point of guessing outside of what was explicitly written. As I've grown over the years, I've learn to… Read more »

And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. Zechariah 14:16 KJV definition feast [1] noun a: an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment : BANQUET b (1): something that gives unusual or abundant enjoyment // a visual feast (2): ABUNDANCE,… Read more »

"The kingdom of heave may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, Matthew 22:2 ESV definition feast [1] noun a: an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment : BANQUET b (1): something that gives unusual or abundant enjoyment // a visual feast (2): ABUNDANCE, PROFUSION // an unprecedented feast of corruption, gargantuan in scale — Neil Sheehan : a periodic religious observance commemorati… Read more »

So he made them a feast, and they ate and drank. Genesis 26:30 NKJV definition feast [1] noun a: an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment : BANQUET b (1): something that gives unusual or abundant enjoyment // a visual feast (2): ABUNDANCE, PROFUSION // an unprecedented feast of corruption, gargantuan in scale — Neil Sheehan : a periodic religious observance commemorating an event or honoring a deity, person,… Read more »

The Passover and it's connection to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ is the foundation of Christianity. So, why are we more concerned with "Easter" than Passover? How did we manage to get to the point where the only two holiday Christians are known for are actually pagan holidays? Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new unleavened batch, as indeed you are. For Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrifi… Read more »

It's been a while since Easter actually occurred around the same time as the Passover. That's a pretty big deal to me. I have done quite a few posts on the timing of both holidays, but today I want to talk about the day Jesus was crucified. Introduction In honor of Passover and Easter actually lining up this year, I thought I should write something. Most people don't seem to mind the fact that they can occur weeks apart because most … Read more »

The holiday of Purim was established after the victory of the Jews over Haman. It is joyous because God protected them, but it is sad because many people still died. Introduction Purim is Jewish holiday (or feast) that is celebrated on the 14th of Adar, roughly in February or March. The feast of Purim does is not one of the holy feasts commanded by God in the Books of Law, but a feast to commemorate and celebrate the deliverance o… Read more »