The Divine Calendar: Rediscovering the Feasts of Yehovah

This guide is an introduction to the Feasts of the Lord, also known as the mo’edim or appointed times of Yehovah. In it, I hope to inspire you and your family to embrace these holy days and share them with Yehovah on the same days and times that He has set apart for us. As you begin to observe these high Sabbaths, I believe you will feel a deeper connection to Yehovah and experience His abundant blessings for following His ways. It takes courage to go against the norms of society today, but know that Yehovah sees your sacrifice, and in the long run, He will bless your faithfulness and your efforts.

May Yehovah bless you and keep you as you embark on this journey to honor Him through His appointed times!


The Feasts of Yehovah are divinely appointed times given to all twelve tribes of Israel, as well as the multitude of people who joined them, and are meant to be kept throughout all generations. These are not just ancient rituals, but spiritual markers and prophetic shadow pictures that reveal deeper truths about Yeshua (Jesus) and His redemptive plan. The feasts, like the Sabbath, are intimately tied to the cycle of creation, commemorating the past while pointing toward the fulfillment of things to come. Yehovah declared these feasts to be observed “throughout your generations” (Leviticus 23:14), emphasizing their eternal nature. They are to be kept until the heavens and earth pass away (Matthew 5:18), highlighting their ongoing relevance.

The Purpose of the Feasts

The seven biblical feasts serve as appointed times for Yehovah’s people to meet with Him, a concept that is deeply rooted in the Hebrew word for feast, mo’edim (מועדים), meaning “appointed times.” These are not just Jewish feasts, but are intended for all who worship Yehovah (Leviticus 23:2). Each feast has its own specific time, set by Yehovah, to remind us of His great acts in history and to instruct us about future events, culminating in the return of Yeshua.

  • Remembrance: The feasts serve as reminders of Yehovah’s covenant with His people and His redemptive acts, such as the Exodus from Egypt. By celebrating these holy days, we recall Yehovah’s faithfulness to His promises.
  • Prophetic Fulfillment: The feasts are also shadows of things to come (Colossians 2:16-17), each foreshadowing key events in the life and ministry of Yeshua. The spring feasts point to Yeshua’s first coming, while the fall feasts point to His return.

Seven Required Feasts

Yehovah gave seven feasts in total, divided into two major seasons: the spring feasts and the fall feasts. Each of these was designed to be kept annually, serving as both a commemoration of Yehovah’s past dealings with His people and as prophetic markers for future events.

The Spring Feasts:
  1. Passover (Pesach) – Celebrates the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and foreshadows Yeshua’s sacrifice as the Lamb of God (1 Corinthians 5:7).
  2. Unleavened Bread (Chag HaMatzot) – Symbolizes the removal of sin and foreshadows Yeshua’s sinless body (1 Corinthians 5:8).
  3. First Fruits (Yom HaBikkurim) – Celebrates the early harvest and points to Yeshua’s resurrection as the first fruits of those who have died (1 Corinthians 15:20).
  4. Pentecost (Shavuot) – Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2).
The Fall Feasts:
  1. Trumpets (Yom Teruah) – Foreshadows the return of Yeshua with the sound of the trumpet (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
  2. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) – A day of repentance and foreshadows the final judgment and redemption through Yeshua (Hebrews 9:27-28).
  3. Tabernacles (Sukkot) – Celebrates Yehovah’s provision in the wilderness and points to the future Messianic Kingdom (Zechariah 14:16).

The Corruption and Abandonment of the Feasts

Over time, the feasts of Yehovah were corrupted and replaced by traditions that stemmed from paganism. As the early church became more Hellenized, the feasts and even the Sabbath were replaced with man-made holidays, including Easter and Christmas, which have their roots in pagan rituals rather than Scripture. This was part of a larger attempt to distance Christianity from its Hebrew roots, a departure from the clear instructions given by Yehovah in His Word.

The observance of the Sabbath was also changed to Sunday by Roman decree in the 4th century under Emperor Constantine, leading many Christians away from keeping the original day of rest commanded by Yehovah (Exodus 20:8-11).

Why We Should Return

Yeshua Himself kept the feasts and honored the Sabbath (Luke 4:16, John 7). He declared that not a single part of the Torah, which includes the feasts, would pass away until all things are fulfilled (Matthew 5:17-19). In keeping the feasts, we are not only aligning ourselves with Yehovah’s divine calendar but also gaining a deeper understanding of His prophetic plan, which points us to the return of our Messiah, Yeshua.

As we navigate these challenging times, returning to the Feasts of Yehovah is essential for aligning ourselves with His eternal plan and standing firm in His truth. The feasts are not simply relics of the past but are keys to understanding our present and future in Yeshua.