Reminder: 2019 The Lord’s Holy Days
Reasons to observe the Lord’s Holy Days
- These are the Lord’s appointed holy days and not just ‘Jewish’ festivals [Leviticus 23:4; Numbers 15:15-16]
- Jesus observed the Passover [Luke 22:15]
- Paul observed the Passover/Feast Days [Acts 18:21]
- Paul writes to new Christians ‘Therefore let us keep the feast.’ [1 Cor 5:7-8; 11:23-29]
- If ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. [Galatians 3:29]
- During the Millennial Reign of Christ, all the nations will observe the Feasts of Passover and Tabernacles. [Zechariah 14:16-19; Matthew 26:29; Revelation 20:4-5 ]
- In the New Jerusalem, the entire body of Christ will observe the Lord’s appointed times, including the sabbath. [Isaiah 56:1-7; 58:13-14; 66:22-23]
The word ‘Easter’ is mentioned once in the authorized King James Bible, Acts 12:4. Strong’s Concordance shows that the word Easter in the verse is g3957 Pascha or Passover. The verse (Acts 12:3) preceding it, described the time frame in question, “then were the days of unleavened bread” pointing specifically to the Lord’s Feast Day and not the pagan holiday of Easter.
Matthew 5:17-19 Think NOT that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil [Magnify; Strengthen]. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in NO WISE PASS from the law, till ALL be fulfilled [Completed].
1 John 3:4-7 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
Additional Resources:
Passover and Unleavened Bread for Beginners
Passover Guide for Believers in Christ
How to Celebrate the Passover Meal Tutorial