The Prophetic Fall Holidays
The spring festivals clearly prophesied the first coming of Messiah; it stands to reason that the fall festivals are prophetic of His second coming. The long period between the end of the spring feasts and beginning of the fall holy days is symbolic of the long period between the formation of the church at the Feast of Weeks and the regathering of Israel to the trumpet blast calling all born again believers.
The Fall Bible Holidays are Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and Tabernacles (Sukkoth). The way these holidays are celebrated reveals specific information of the way they will be prophetically fulfilled.
The Jews start the celebration of the Fall Holidays thirty days prior to the Feast of Trumpets, which falls on the first day of the seventh month. For thirty days the shofar is blown every morning in the Synagogue to remind the people that the holy days are approaching, and that they should prepare themselves. Their preparation consists of confessing their sins and seeking forgiveness, and going back to fix mistakes made during the year. The ten days between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) are called the Days of Awe.
The entire ten days from the first day of the Feast of Trumpets through the Day of Atonement are known as the Days of Repentance or Days of Awe.
Feast of Trumpets/ RoshHashana
September 19, 2009
- The Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) is the Jewish New Year, and begins the high Holy Days in the seventh month (corresponding to September or October). It is a celebration of the spiritual birthday of the world or creation, and is celebrated with blowing of the trumpets (Lev. 23:23-25). The Feast of Trumpets is a powerful prophetic look at the final days and Messiah’s return. Jewish eschatology teaches that on the Day of Atonement after six thousand years are complete, the Day of the Lord will come. On that day the shofar will sound and the righteous will be resurrected (Rev. 3:7-11).
- The Day of Atonement /Yom Kippur
September 28, 2009
- The holiest day in the Jewish year (a fast day not a feast day), the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), is spent in fasting, prayer, and confession. This was one gracious day a year given by God that each individual could receive forgiveness. The high priest enters the holy of holies to make atonement for the nation by sacrificing an animal (Lev. 23:26-32). Jesus has provided our atonement, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” (Rom. 3:23) and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Him.
Feast of Tabernacles /Sukkoth
October 3, 2009
- The feast of Tabernacles (Sukkoth or Booths) is celebrated Tishri 15 as outlined in Leviticus 23:33-43. This seven-day harvest festival, during which the Jewish people are told to live in “booths,” or temporary shelters, is a reminder to future generations of how the Israelites had also lived in booths when God delivered them out of Egypt. A number of Christians believe this is the date of Christ’s birth when He came to “tabernacle among us.” We should look forward expectantly to the Feast of Tabernacles, just as we look forward to the coming of the Messiah to bring His government, His Kingdom, and His laws (Mic. 4:1).
Excerpts from the book A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Hi Robin,
Thanks for your post, we are going to be starting Biblical Holidays soon, I sure miss going to the Messianic Syn!!!
Hi,
I am very interested in understanding how born again Christians are viewing these Biblical Holy Days. I use to belong to the former Worldwide Church of God that taught it was the only way Chrisitan should celebrate Jesus and that Christmas and Easter were pagan and not to be celebrated by true Christians. We were very self-righteous and exclusive.
I have left that kind of teaching but would like to find a balance without the legalism and judgement of others who do not participate.
Luana
RT: @heartofwisdom Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement Sept 27 http://bit.ly/3UtVZU // YES! Love our Gods Holy Days
RT @heartofwisdom: Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement Sept 27 http://bit.ly/3UtVZU
Hi,I am intrigued with Luana’s comment about being a former WWCOG member. I was also part of that church for about 5 years after leaving the Catholic church. I call it going from the frying pan into the fire (no offense to anyone, I hope). I was wondering if I’ve ever met you? I was there from 1990-1995.
Luna,
Yes, it a real shame, so many people turn things into legalism. See Breaking the Bondage of Legalism http://bit.ly/3xQA67
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I belong to a pentecostal church in Brooklyn Park, MN.We are very close to our Jewish (synogogue) neighbors in New Hope,MN. They ( several people)and Dr. Brad Young plus Ilan Sharon have been doing an awesome job of teaching us Jesus’ Jewish roots. My church leaders (Mac&Lyn Hammond)agree about the fall prophesy holidays, and we actually celebrated in conjunction with our Jewish neighbors this fall. While they look forward to the first coming of Messiah, we excitedly await His second coming. We are free from the bondage of legalism, and consider our church a church of brotherly love even with 10,000 members! We strongly support CUFI.org and Minnesotansagainstterrorism.org as well as look forward to Yeshua’s millenial reign where the Lion of Judah lies with the Lamb of God.LWCC.org (Living Word Christian Center) is our website,feel free to watch a live or recorded service and if you are in the area please stop in to visit! All are welcome. Saturday evening services too!
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