The Biblical Festivals That Teach Us About Jesus Christ – Mario Seiglie ucg.org

Within the books of the law we are introduced to seven specific Holy Convocations that God calls My feasts. (Leviticus 23:2) Though most Christians today view them as only relevant to ancient Israel, they each specifically point directly to Jesus Christ. The original symbolism of the days has been expanded by how these days were kept by Christ and the New Testament Church.

Passover, Days of Unleavened Bread and Pentecost point to Christ as the Passover lamb which was sacrificed for this world’s sin. That sacrifice allowed for the removal of sin from our lives like ancient Israel was commanded to remove leaven from their households. Leavening, previously viewed as impurities within a loaf of bread, now symbolized the arrogant, puffing-up nature of sin within us.

It was on that first Pentecost after Christ’s sacrifice that God sent His spirit to His Church. Since that initial Pentecost after Christ’s sacrifice we have the opportunity to have a direct relationship with God as Christ works in us. (Galatians 2:20)

The Feasts of Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles and Last Great day picture the establishment of God’s government on this earth. These days are yet to be fulfilled. The Feast of Trumpets points to Christ’s return with a great sound like the sound of trumpets. (Matthew 24:30-31)

Atonement points to the removal and casting out of Satan as an influential force from this world. This symbolized by the goat that was sent out into the wilderness after the sin’s of Israel were placed on its head. Then the establishment of the Kingdom of God as the Church now comes out of this world for seven days. Finally the Last Great Day which pictures the time when all who never knew Christ will have an opportunity to know Him and choose His way.

The rich meaning of God’s feasts points to the relevance of these days and why we keep them. This was demonstrated to us by the First Testament Church.