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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Jesus Christ and the Festivals of the Bible

In addition to the biblical Sabbath day, Jesus observed the biblical festivals recorded in the Old Testament; the Gospels do not show Him ever being accused of violating the Holy Day observances.
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Why Should Christians Celebrate the Feast of Trumpets?

Prophecies of the end time include trumpet plagues and the return of Jesus Christ at the last trump. What does the Feast of Trumpets mean for Christians today?
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Why Should Christians Celebrate the Feast of Pentecost?

Jesus Christ chose the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot in Hebrew) or Pentecost to begin His Church. What is the meaning of Pentecost for Christians today?
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Why Should Christians Celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread?

The apostle Paul told Christians to keep this festival. What does the Feast of Unleavened Bread mean for Christians today?
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Why Should Christians Celebrate the Day of Atonement (Also Known as Yom Kippur)?

Long after Jesus Christ’s death, the Day of Atonement continued as an important Holy Day for the New Testament Church of God. What does the Day of Atonement mean for Christians today?
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Why Should Christians Celebrate the Biblical Festival Called the Eighth Day or the Last Great Day?

The seventh and last Holy Day in God's cycle of harvest festivals has great meaning for Christians today.
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Does It Matter to God?

History shows that religious authorities systematically set aside the Bible’s days of worship and substituted other practices and celebrations with distinctly non-Christian origins. Is God pleased and honored with such worship?
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God's Festivals in the New Testament

A listing of God's festivals - Holy Days - found in the New Testament of the Bible.
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God's Days of Worship

Many are surprised to learn that the Bible nowhere encourages us to celebrate Easter and Christmas. It does, however, show that God revealed a series of festivals that teach mankind about His great plan for all of us!
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Crucial Questions

Why do we do some of the curious things we do? Why pretend that a jolly man in a red suit gives toys made by elves to children on one night a year Why pretend that rabbits lay eggs? And...
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What law is referred to in Galatians 4:21?

Does this verse denounce the festivals and Holy Days of God? What is the background of this passage?
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What is the Lord's Supper?

When the apostle Paul refers to the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians, what is he talking about? Should Christians be observing it today and how?
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Keep Your Light Shining

Our family loves to camp. When we are unable to make it to nearby state park, we will often camp in our backyard.
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The Fortress

We often build up walls that cannot be penetrated. Unfortunately, they can also lock us away in our own seclusion, blinding us from what we really need to see.
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The Post-Feast Blahs

The Feast is over. You drive home with your thoughts consumed by the wonderful experiences, the marvelous spiritual food and the warm fellowship with old friends and new people you've met for the first time during the past eight days.
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United Youth Corps: Elders Visit Project in Jordan

The United Youth Corps project in Jordan is off to a great start!
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Restoration: Pilgrimage to Normandy

On a recent trip to France, my family visited the beaches of Normandy where Allied troops landed on June 6, 1944.
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Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones: What Does It Mean?

The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of vast numbers of people resurrected to live again as physical human beings. What is the meaning of this mystifying vision, and what does it teach us about God's plan?
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The Millennium Pictured by the Feast of Tabernacles

Of the seven festivals, the highlight of each year is when God's people enjoy the seven-day Feast of Tabernacles that pictures the coming Millennium.
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God's Holyday Festivals: "Palaces in Time"

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