In addition to the Shabbat, God appointed special times for His people to meet with him…these are the seven feasts specified in the Torah (Leviticus 23). This yearly cycle is vital to the life of the community. In addition to the traditional aspect of the feasts built around harvest cycle, the feasts carry a far more significant spiritual and prophetic meaning. We believe the feasts tell the story of redemption in Messiah Yeshua and define the order of the prophetic seasons which are fulfilled in Messiah.
Spring Feasts
The feast cycle begins with the spring feasts of Passover (Pesach), Unleavened Bread (Matzah) and First Fruits (Yom Bikkurim). We prepare for the season by removing leaven (symbolic of sin) from our houses.
SHAVUOT
We then begin counting the fifty days until the next feast, Shavuot (Pentecost). This is called the Counting of the Omer. This count connects the redemption of the cross cross depicted in the Spring feasts to the giving of the Holy
Fall Feasts
After the long summer the fall feasts arrive (September/October). The season begins with Yom Teruah (the blowing of the shofar) announcing the days of awe (a time of repentance and solemn reflection