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Levitical Feasts
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. Levitical Feasts Intro
Contributed on Feb 22, 2005
God has a plan, a long-range plan. He is a Big God. He does not improvise as things move along, for every detail is taken into account beforehand.
Digging Deeply into the Levitical Festivals (Leviticus 23) 1. Ginny and I were talking about something she heard on Moody Radio this week. 2. The speaker related that he was sitting on a plain leaving from China, and to his surprise the woman next to him spoke perfect English. 3. The began ...read more
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2. The Feast Of Passover (Pesach) Revealed
Contributed on Feb 22, 2005
Although the Passover is filled with meaning, it’s primary emphasis is Redemption. The New Testament truth that “Christ died for our sins” is demonstrated well in the Passover.
The Feast of Passover (Pesach) Revealed INTRO 1. People are not as smart as they used to be. 2. Published Saturday, January 29, 2005 Crusade Against Eating Meat Turns Religious By ABBY WEINGARTEN New York Times Regional Newspapers Meat and religious ceremony share a long history, a ...read more
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3. The Feast Of Unleavend Bread (Matzah)
Contributed on Mar 4, 2005
God is serious when He says, “Be holy even as I am holy” (I Peter 1:16); He IS holy, and He calls us to holiness, as illustrated by the Feast of Matzo.
The Feast of Unleavened Bread (HaMatzah) (Leviticus 23: 6-8) 1. Whenever we address the Levitical Feasts, we are on Jewish ground. 2. So what better way to start today’s sermon than with a great Jewish joke: The Cohen Brothers & Mr. Ford It was a sweltering August day when all three ...read more
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4. The Feast Of First Fruits
Contributed on Mar 11, 2005
First Fruits represents a commitment by God to us and by us to Him. He is committed to work out His will, and we are to be committed to serve Him.
First Fruits (HaBikkurim) (Leviticus 23:9-14) 1. “Kokomo is known as the "City of Firsts," a civic claim made by other towns, though likely not with the conviction of this mid-Indiana hub of innovation. For the record, Kokomo boasts it is the birthplace of the FIRST push-button car radio, the ...read more
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5. The Feast Of Pentecost Or Weeks
Contributed on Mar 15, 2005
Pentecost foreshadows the truth that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor for a harvest of people.
Pentecost or Weeks (Shavuot) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. Many Christians are surprised to find out that Pentecost is a Jewish Old Testament holiday. 2. A Jewish man was confronting a Christian man: “You know, you people borrowed the 10 Commandments from us.” 3. “Well,” responded the ...read more
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6. The Feast Of Trumpets
Contributed on Mar 30, 2005
The main significance of The Feast of Trumpets is that of God calling His people to gather together for spiritual awakening, repentance, judgment, and His enjoyment
The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, Rosh HaShanah) (Leviticus 23: 23-25) Intro 1. Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year aka the Feast of Trumpets begins the High Holy Days of Judaism. 2. Jews who never attend the synagogue, even atheists, will often show up for The Feast of Trumpets and the ...read more
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7. The Day Of Atonement Yom Kippur
Contributed on Mar 30, 2005
Yom Kippur foreshadows a massive and complete spiritual cleansing.
Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-32, Leviticus 16:5-34) 1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE defining event of all history. 2. It completed that holy weekend when Christ died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and then victoriously rose again. 3. As we continue our ...read more
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8. The Feast Of Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us
Contributed on May 20, 2005
When God lives among us, life is one eternal party. Tabernacles brings joy.
Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us (Leviticus 23:33-43) Intro 1. We had a great time at the Ladies’ Banquet last Wednesday. 2. As a church, we have gotten better at having a good time. 3. Celebrating and having fun is an important part of life: don’t believe the killjoys out ...read more