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When we begin to study the Scriptures more deeply, one of the most important questions that arises is this:
Are the Biblical Feasts still relevant today?
The answer, based directly on the Word of God, is clear: yes, they are essential.
1. Because They Were Established by God as Appointed Times
In Leviticus 23:2 we read:
“Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘The feasts of the Lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts.’”
Notice something important: God does not call them “Jewish feasts,” but “My feasts.”
The Hebrew word is moedim (מוֹעֲדִים, moedim), which means appointed times or set appointments.
This implies that:
- They are not optional
- They are not cultural traditions
- They are divine appointments established by God
2. Because They Reveal the Complete Plan of Redemption
The Biblical Feasts function as a perfectly structured prophetic calendar.
Spring Feasts (fulfilled at the first coming of Yeshua)
- Pesach (Passover) — Yeshua as the sacrificed Lamb
- Chag HaMatzot (Unleavened Bread) — A sinless life
- Yom HaBikkurim (Firstfruits) — His resurrection
- Shavuot (Weeks / Pentecost) — The outpouring of the Spirit
Fall Feasts (to be fulfilled at His second coming)
- Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets) — Announcement of the King
- Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) — Judgment and redemption
- Sukkot (Tabernacles) — God dwelling with His people
This is not coincidence. It is a prophetic pattern that connects all of Scripture.
3. Because Yeshua and the Apostles Observed Them
Yeshua did not come to abolish the Torah, but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17).
During His life:
- He celebrated Pesach (Passover)
- He taught during Sukkot (Tabernacles)
- He lived according to the biblical calendar
After His resurrection, the apostles continued:
- Gathering during Shavuot (Weeks / Pentecost) (Acts 2)
- Teaching within the context of the feasts
This shows they were never abolished.
4. Because They Help Us Understand Prophetic Timing
Many say that Yeshua can return at any moment. But Scripture shows a pattern.
The Spring Feasts were fulfilled at His first coming. Therefore, the Fall Feasts point to His return.
In particular, Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets) is strongly connected to:
- The sound of the trumpet
- The announcement of the King
- The awakening of the people
Now, Scripture also says that no one knows the day or the hour (Matthew 24:36).
This does not contradict the understanding of the feasts.
Rather, it means:
- We can discern the appointed time (moed)
- But not the exact moment within it
God reveals the calendar… but not the minute.
5. Because They Restore the Original Understanding of Scripture
Today, many people have inherited interpretations influenced by human traditions.
The Biblical Feasts:
- Bring us back to the original Hebrew context
- Help us connect the Torah with the message of Yeshua
- Remove doctrinal confusion
They allow us to see the Bible as one unified message.
6. Because They Strengthen Our Relationship with God
Beyond knowledge, the feasts are practical.
They are times to:
- Remember what God has done
- Teach our families
- Pause in the middle of daily life
- Align ourselves with His will
They are not just dates… they are encounters.
7. Because They Call Us to Obedience
Ultimately, this is not just about information—it is about response.
If God established these appointed times, the question is not whether we fully understand them, but whether we are willing to respond.
As it is written:
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”
(Deuteronomy 29:29)
Conclusion
Observing the Biblical Feasts is not about returning to religion.
It is about returning to God’s original design.
It is about understanding His calendar, His plan, and our place within it.
It is recognizing that what He established from the beginning still stands, and through these appointed times, He continues to call His people to remember, to understand… and to obey.
Glossary
- Moedim (מוֹעֲדִים, moedim): Appointed times established by God.
- Torah (תּוֹרָה, Torah): God’s instruction or teaching, often translated as “Law.”
- Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ, Yeshua): The Hebrew name of the Messiah, meaning “salvation.”
All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version (NKJV).
God bless you,
Ed S.
