Biblical Feasts & Appointed Times
The seven biblical feasts are sacred appointments established by God to be observed for all generations, marking key spiritual and seasonal moments that reveal His redemptive plan and point prophetically to Jesus the Messiah. These appointed times are divinely structured around God’s calendar: three spring feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits), one summer feast (Shavuot or Pentecost), and three fall feasts (Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Tabernacles). Each feast foreshadows a significant aspect of Jesus’ mission—His sacrifice as the Passover Lamb, His resurrection as the Firstfruits of those who will rise, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and His promised return and ultimate reign foreshadowed in the fall feasts.
Through meaningful practices such as fasting, blowing the shofar, and dwelling in booths, these feasts serve as living reminders of God’s covenant and faithfulness. By following God’s instruction to observe these appointed times, believers enter into a divine rhythm of reflection and renewal, aligning their hearts with God’s redemptive timeline. The feasts not only commemorate what God has done, but they also point forward to the future fulfillment found in Jesus - encouraging repentance, gratitude, and hope, while connecting the mighty works of the past with the glorious promises of His return, fostering continual transformation, obedience, and joyful celebration.