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Biblical Feasts. Introduction According to common usage, a “feast” refers to a large meal, especially a celebratory one, often accompanied by ceremony.

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1 Biblical Feasts

2 Introduction According to common usage, a “feast” refers to a large meal, especially a celebratory one, often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment, in which participants eat and drink lavishly. According to common usage, a “feast” refers to a large meal, especially a celebratory one, often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment, in which participants eat and drink lavishly. In our country, feasting is associated with Thanksgiving. In the Bible, feasting has both physical and spiritual significance. In our country, feasting is associated with Thanksgiving. In the Bible, feasting has both physical and spiritual significance.

3 Biblical Feasts Physical Feasts of the Old Testament Physical Feasts of the Old Testament –Passover –Pentecost –Tabernacles Spiritual Feasts of the New Testament Spiritual Feasts of the New Testament –Participation –Preparation –Purity

4 The Physical Feasts of the Old Testament During the Mosaic dispensation, the people of God celebrated three great annual feasts: Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles (Exodus 23:14-17; 34:23-24; Deuteronomy 16:16-17). During the Mosaic dispensation, the people of God celebrated three great annual feasts: Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles (Exodus 23:14-17; 34:23-24; Deuteronomy 16:16-17).

5 Passover Exodus 12:1-20 Exodus 12:1-20 Numbers 28:16-25 Numbers 28:16-25 Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Deuteronomy 16:1-8

6 Pentecost Exodus 23:16; 34:22 Exodus 23:16; 34:22 Numbers 28:26 Numbers 28:26 Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Deuteronomy 16:9-12

7 Tabernacles Exodus 34:22 Exodus 34:22 Leviticus 23:34-36, 39-43 Leviticus 23:34-36, 39-43 Numbers 29:12-38 Numbers 29:12-38 Deuteronomy 16:13-15 Deuteronomy 16:13-15

8 The Spiritual Feasts of the New Testament In the Christian era, the blessings associated with worship, in breaking the bread of life, and observance of the Lord’s supper, are described as a feast. In the Christian era, the blessings associated with worship, in breaking the bread of life, and observance of the Lord’s supper, are described as a feast. The expression also anticipates our abundant heavenly reward. The expression also anticipates our abundant heavenly reward.

9 Participation Matthew 22:1-10 Matthew 22:1-10 John 6:48-58 John 6:48-58 John 7:37-39 John 7:37-39

10 Preparation Matthew 22:11-14 Matthew 22:11-14 Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25:1-13 Luke 12:35-40 Luke 12:35-40

11 Purity 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Jude 3-4, 12-13 Jude 3-4, 12-13 Ephesians 4:17-24 Ephesians 4:17-24

12 Conclusion The annual feasts of the Old Testament (Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles) celebrated God’s blessings and bounty. The annual feasts of the Old Testament (Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles) celebrated God’s blessings and bounty. If we respond favorably to the Lord’s invitation, we can enjoy spiritual fellowship and continual feasting (Proverbs 15:8-17; Revelation 3:20-22). If we respond favorably to the Lord’s invitation, we can enjoy spiritual fellowship and continual feasting (Proverbs 15:8-17; Revelation 3:20-22).


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