In Leviticus 23, we are told that the seven feasts are called “Feasts of the Lord” or “God’s Feasts”. These are not just “Jewish feasts” celebrated by the Jews and we are not trying to become “Jewish” by celebrating the feasts.
Also, we should note that from a biblical perspective, the day begins from the evening (6 pm) unlike ours which is Midnight.
In the Hebrew language, the word “feasts” is “moedim”, which means “appointments” or “appointed times”. In short, the feasts are divinely commanded appointments. The feasts are “appointment days” which God has set for us to meet with Him so that we can align ourselves with His plans and purposes and at the same time position ourselves to receive His blessings.
The seven Feasts of the Lord lay out God’s redemptive plan for mankind in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ first coming as the Lamb of God, He fulfilled the first four (spring) feasts:
1) He was crucified on the Feast of Passover,
2) He was buried on the Feast of Unleavened Bread,
3) Jesus was raised up on the Feast of First Fruits and
4) Jesus poured out the promised Holy Spirit on the Feast of Pentecost.
The remaining three (fall) feasts – Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Feast of Tabernacles will be fulfilled when the Lord Jesus returns on His second coming.
As we faithfully celebrate and meet with God on His appointed times, it will enable us to experience deeper the reality of God’s salvation plan in Christ Jesus. The Seven Feasts of the Lord gives us an opportunity to experience afresh what God has done in the past, is doing in the present, and will do in the future in Jesus Christ.
Feast of Passover 2020
There is a special expectation among Christians all over the world as the feast will be celebrated by millions around the world – at home – just like when it first took place among the Israelites in the land of Egypt, where every family was commanded to be at home.
The observance of the feast in 2020 also coincides with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Whilst we do not religiously observe the feast or do it out of superstition, we just acknowledge that it is a divinely appointed time for us to present ourselves before God and appear in His Presence.
We just encourage everyone (during the 7 days) to spend more time in prayer, praise and worship – waiting on God in His Presence – you can maybe set apart a time, maybe an hour daily (just a suggestion) to seek Him and present yourselves before Him. It would be great to partake communion daily and we will partake the communion online during our gatherings as well (during the 7 days). Yes, we can continue all our daily activities as usual during the 7 days – but we encourage you to spend more time in God’s Presence. It is a good time to allow the Holy Spirit to work in our hearts, speak to us and fill us. Let us yield our hearts to Him and come before God in humility, repentance and expectation.
Chag Pesach Sameach! (Happy Passover!)