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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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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Treasure Digest: Pentecost and the Church: One Spirit and One Body

At Passover we all ate of one bread, the living bread, Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51). Pentecost continues and amplifies the theme of unity. "When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord...
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Where can I find what the Bible says about communion? Is the frequency left up to each individual?

Should we take the communion whenever we want or is there a prescribed frequency?
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Christians Can Learn From the Origins of Easter

Easter, the highlight of the religious calendar for most Christian churches, is now upon us again. For the Jewish community, this is also the Passover season. Most of us have probably noticed that Easter and Passover fall during the same...
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The Surprising Sayings of Jesus Christ: What Religious Days Did Jesus Observe?

Every year millions celebrate major religious holidays that are found nowhere in the Bible. If we are to truly follow Christ, shouldn't we consider which religious days He observed?
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The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

The actual chronology of Jesus's death and resurrection.
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'The Third Day'

Other parts of the story reaffirm Christ was raised on a Saturday evening, not Sunday morning.
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Had a Mental Checkup Lately?

Just as with our annual physical check -ups, each year on the Days of Unleavened Bread and Passover, we should take extra measures to examine ourselves. This is our annual spritual "check-up."
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Good Friday - Easter Sunday: It Didn't Happen That Way!

Do you remember when you learned that Santa Claus wasn't real? Guess what? Good Friday and a Sunday resurrection aren't either. Discover the real story from the pages of the Bible itself!