“These are the designated times of the LORD, the holy convocations you are to proclaim at their designated times.” (Leviticus 23:4).
Thousands of years ago, as He moved to bring about His wonderful plan for the redemption of mankind, the LORD God of Israel sanctified particular days and periods – setting them apart as holy to Himself.
These “times” are the Shabbat – Sabbath (Lev 23:3), Pesach – Passover (Lev 23:5), Chag HaMatsot – Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:6), Bikurim – First Fruits (Lev 23:9-11), Shavuot – Weeks (Lev. 23:15-16), Rosh HaShanah – Trumpets (Lev 23:23-25), Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement (Lev 23:27-28), and Sukkot – Tabernacles (Lev. 23:34-36).
In this feature we will take a closer look at what these feasts are, and what they signify.