4, Feast of Pentecost:
Which is fifty days after the feast of first fruits, a day to commemorate and express one’s gratitude for the arrival of the Holy Spirit who is our Helper, Teacher, Guide etc.
As stated clearly in the scriptures; "When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance" (Acts 2:1-4).
5. Feast of Trumpets: The rationale for this festival is precisely as the Lord stated; “a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation.” A time to sound the alarm and warn the nations of impending danger and also of the upcoming festivals
6. Day of Atonement: This day commemorates Jesus Christ as our faithful and merciful High Priest who makes intercessions and atonement for our sins.
7. The Feast of Tabernacles: This festival commemorates the arrival of the King of kings and Lord of lords, the day the Word became flesh and tabernacle among us and we beheld His glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. This festival also foreshadows the millennial reign of Jesus Christ on earth.
8. The Eighth Day: This day commemorates the circumcision of our Lord and Savior, the day the Father highly exalted Him and gave Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth.” It also commemorates the circumcision of the Gentiles by which they became joint citizens of the commonwealth of Israel. This day also foreshadows eternity.
The rationale for these festivals is for humanity to reflect on what transpired on these days and show gratitude and thanksgiving to God for Hs abundant mercies and perpetuating these festivals for future generations.
I therefore beg to ask the
question, why are these festivals not being celebrated even by those who
professed to be believers in Jesus Christ? Are they not worth commemorating and
perpetuated like our national holidays, anniversaries etc.? God has overlooked
these times of ignorance and now commands all men everywhere to repent.
To be continued
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With brotherly love
Lucius Joseph
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