Sapate Me 30, 2021
the appointed feasts of the Lord
ko e ngaahi ‘aho tu‘utu‘uni ‘a Sihova
(v.1-2) 1 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feasts of the Lord that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they are my appointed feasts.
(v. 1-2) 1 PEA folofola ‘a Sihova kia
Mōsese, ‘o pehē, 2 Lea ki ha‘a ‘Isileli, pea tala kiate kinautolu, ko e ngaahi
‘aho tu‘utu‘uni ‘a Sihova, ‘a ia te mou fanongonongo ‘o tala ke fakataha
tapu–ko eni ia ‘eku ngaahi ‘aho kotofa ko ia.
* G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible*
The feasts of Jehovah were national l signs and symbols. These were now dealt with. The foremost place was given to the Sabbath. Its constant recurrence, governed not by the natural order, but by the divine enactment, spoke ever of infinite things and eternal values.
The year commenced with the feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, thus ever reminding the people of the fundamental truths concerning their national existence.
The feast of Firstfruits was to be observed in the land. It marked the fact of possession and was to be characterized by joyfulness.
After a lapse of seven full weeks during which harvest was gathered, the feast of Harvest was observed, this being a recognition that all came from God.
The seventh month was the most sacred month of the year. In it two great ordinances were observed: the Day of Atonement and the feast of Tabernacles, these being preceded by the feast of Trumpets. The Day of Atonement has already been described (chapter 16). Here it is placed among the feasts of Jehovah. All the other feasts were seasons of joy. This was to be a day of diction. Nevertheless, in the profoundest sense it was a day of feasting and rejoicing. The mourning was the method, but joy was the issue.
The final feast of the year was that of Tabernacles. By dwelling in booths the people were
reminded of the pilgrim character of their life under the government of God. It
was to be preeminently a feast of joy. Readiness to obey the will of God is the
occasion of songs rather than dirges.
*Commentary: The NIV Study Bible*
Holy Feasts
The Sabbath principle permeates each of
these feasts, which are intended to express the divine-human relationship. Each
feast requires (1) cessation from ordinary work and (2) dedication to the Lord by
means of offerings.
Feast Gen Time of yr SpecificTime today importance
Sabbath Weekly 7th
day Saturday Creation
Passover Spring 14th 1st mo.(Abib) Mar/Apr(Easter) Salvation
Firstfruits Spring 16th of 1st mo.(Abib) Mar/Apr(Easter) Dedication
Weeks Spring 1st of 3rd mo.(Sivan) Pentecost Dedication
Trumpets Fall
1st
of 7th mo.(Tishri) September Solemn
assembly
Day of Atonement 10th of 7th mo.(Tishri)Sep/Oct Redemption
Booths Fall 15th-22nd of 7th mo. Sep/Oct Joyful remembrance
of the Lord's historic guidance
*The Feast of Unleavened Bread directly follows Passover, 15th-21st days of the month.
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