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God's Holy Days

"These are the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times" (Leviticus 23:4).

Is it possible to know what the future holds? The Creator of mankind has an incredible plan for us, and He reveals it through an annual cycle of festivals described in the Scriptures.

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Billions Are Waiting on You!

  • by Jerold Aust
Our faithfulness now is a necessary step in bringing the fulfillment of God's plan to the billions yet to be saved.
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a field of wheat lighted by golden sunshine

The Beautiful Process of Becoming a Saint

  • by Don Hooser
The greatest transformation can be summed up in three major phases, which are portrayed by the first four festivals of God—Passover, Unleavened Bread, Pentecost and Trumpets.
a view from underwater looking up towards the surface where sunlight hits the water, highlighting the bubbles underwater

Water From the Well of Life

  • by Burk McNair
Pentecost reminds us of the 'living water' of God's Holy Spirit that sustains us in these troubled times and strengthens us to do God's work.

The Suitcase

  • by Janet Treadway
I was 4 when I had to leave my home with a suitcase packed with all my possessions. Throughout the painful journey, someone was there to help me through.
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The Feast of Peace

  • by Jerold Aust
God instructed the ancient Israelites to leave their homes every year to observe a festival in a location He chose. What is the significance of this feast, and what does it mean for you?

Unleavened Recipes

  • by United News
Thanks for all the delicious recipes sent in by our readers. Let us know what your favorites are!
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three matzos sitting atop a piece of cloth

Anticipating Unleavened Bread

  • by Mary Ann Aust
My mother, Dorothy Williams, kept her first Feast in 1949. This means that I've kept 52 Unleavened Bread seasons (and I'm only 39 and holding!). Each one has special meaning to me, and more so since I have been able to share it with my family. Each Unleavened Bread, we anticipate the recipes exclusive to this special time.
a pair of hands placing a loaf of bread onto a wooden cutting board

Leavening: Symbol of Deadly Spiritual Infection

  • by United Church of God
Pride puffs us up. That is a vital lesson of leavening that we are all familiar with. We talk about people having a big head, thinking they are big stuff. Vanity and arrogance truly are dangerous to our spiritual health. They can lead us to cut ourselves off from God, leading to spiritual death!
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a group of people gathered around a dinner table, lit by candlelight

Night to Be Much Observed: Keeping the Vigil

  • by Larry Greider
The NTBMO is a rather cryptic anagram that would be hard to understand for someone not attending God's Church. Affectionately known as the Night to Be Much Observed, this yearly observance is always celebrated on the beginning of the First Day of Unleavened Bread.

Waiting for the 'End of the World'?

  • by John Ross Schroeder
As we approach the threshold of a new millennium, how does the Bible advise those who count on the "end of the world" around New Year's Day, 2000?
a woman sitting with an open Bible in her hands

Focus on the Kingdom of God

  • by Richard Thompson
The 28 weeks between the Last Great Day service and Passover have oftentimes been looked upon as the cold, dark days until the annual Holy Day season begins again.

Your Kingdom Come

  • by Greg Sargent
A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to hear a topic presented by General Colin L. Powell at the University of Rolla, Missouri.

For Those Who Honor Me I Will Honor

  • by Elaine Jacobs
Have you ever become weary while doing good? Have you ever felt that your efforts are bringing no rewards? Take a look at what April did when such feelings threatened her.

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