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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Q&A: Counting Pentecost in 2005 Summary

Q. Why is Pentecost on June 12 in 2005, instead of on June 19? The latter date appears to be seven weeks from the Days of Unleavened Bread, and the earlier date seems to be a week too early.
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Jesus for President?

Another American election is now history. As results from the national polls are analyzed, let's pose a challenging question. If His earthly ministry had occurred in our lifetime on the streets of the United States, how would Jesus have fit...
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How to Explain Your Beliefs Without Losing Your Friends

"You don't keep Christmas?" "You're going where for eight days?" "You're not going to heaven when you die?" "Why can't you play ball on Saturday?"
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I don’t keep the feasts listed in Leviticus 23 while my friend who is in the United Church of God does. My pastor says we would have to keep all the Old Testament laws if we are to keep those feasts. Why is it necessary, since we don’t sacrifice anymore

Are the Old Testament feasts to be kept?
A family having a picnic in a field.
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The Biblical Festivals That Show How God Will Bring World Peace

Will mankind ever experience lasting peace? Humanity's track record isn't very good. But a series of biblical feasts reveals how God will indeed bring lasting world peace!
An older man's hand on an open Bible.
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The Biblical Feast of Trumpets: Foretelling 'the Day of the Lord'

Does this ancient biblical feast hold great meaning for Christians today?
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Feast of Tabernacles: A Harvest Festival for God's People

Fall is the season for harvest festivals. An online search for "harvest festival" produced over 50,000 listings. Celebrating the end of a successful harvest after a season of hard work seems like a natural thing to do. This custom dates...
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Who Deserves the Political Leadership Gold Medal?

In all human political systems there is plenty that is corrupt, sad and disappointing. For all the sincerity that politicians bring to debates, none can guarantee what we need the most: lasting peace, enduring prosperity and perfect standards with total...
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In the World but Not of the World

How can you shine a brighter light to your friends, teachers and professors? Going to college and being a Christian are not mutually exclusive
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Why Should I?

It seems to be a habit today to respond to situations with the attitude of "because I want to." How do socially conscious people like us combat this ever- present selfish idea of "I'm going to do whatever I want...
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The Fast That God Has Chosen

God had strong words for those using fasting the wrong way. What should we be learning by fasting on the Day of Atonement and other times?
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'Let's Roll'

Todd Beamer became a hero Sept. 11, and his last words became a rallying cry for a nation. God's elect are hearing a similar cry to help save the world. Are we ready?
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Threats Even Bigger than Terrorism

Less than two weeks before the third anniversary of the horrific Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the U.S. Republican Convention convened in New York City just four miles from the site of Ground Zero. From it came...
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A Time for Two Vital Lessons

Learning to fear God and rejoice!
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Restoration: Memorials to Peace, Not War

When properly understood in the context of all Scripture, the biblical Holy Days show the way to true and lasting peace.
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Planning a Better Feast Trip

Our experience has shown us the advantages of planning extra time for our Feast trip and traveling with others when possible.
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Beyond Politics

Every four years America's political temperature reaches a boiling point as partisan politics fan the flames of "party-spirit." This national spectacle has a global audience because whoever becomes President of the United States also becomes the single most powerful human...
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Coming: An End to Suffering

Why is the world awash in suffering? How did the world come to be in such sad shape? Most important, what will bring about the end of pain?
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Personalizing the Passover: What About Unbaptized Young People?

Since the Bible teaches that observing the Passover is for those baptized, does this mean that the Passover is irrelevant for young people?
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Why don't youth take part in Passover services?

What does the Bible say?
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