Leviticus 23
Seven appointed times, rehearsals of redemption. The spring feasts met their fulfilment at His first coming; the autumn feasts look toward His return.
01 · Spring · 14th day of the First Month
Pesach
פֶּסַחIn the Torah
The lamb is slain at twilight and its blood placed on the doorposts; judgment passes over.
In Messiah
Yeshua, our Passover Lamb, dies at Passover.
Trace it on the Scripture map →In the Gospels
- The Lamb enters Jerusalem on the day lambs were chosen
- The Passover meal and the cup of the New Covenant
- Not a bone broken
02 · Spring · 15th–21st of the First Month
Matzot
מַצּוֹתIn the Torah
Seven days of bread without leaven, beginning with a holy gathering.
In Messiah
The sinless One is laid in the tomb; His body sees no corruption.
Trace it on the Scripture map →In the Gospels
- The body laid in the tomb, without corruption
- Keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
03 · Spring · Day after the Sabbath of Matzot
Bikkurim
בִּכּוּרִיםIn the Torah
The first sheaf of barley is waved before the LORD.
In Messiah
Messiah rises as the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
Trace it on the Scripture map →In the Gospels
- Raised on the first day of the week
- Messiah the firstfruits of those who sleep
04 · Summer · Fifty days later
Shavuot
שָׁבוּעוֹתIn the Torah
Two loaves of leavened wheat are offered; tradition links it to the giving of Torah at Sinai.
In Messiah
The Spirit is poured out at Pentecost and Torah is written on hearts.
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- The Spirit poured out; three thousand gathered
05 · Autumn · 1st day of the Seventh Month
Yom Teruah
יוֹם תְּרוּעָהIn the Torah
A day of shouting and the shofar blast, a holy gathering.
In Messiah
Looks ahead to the last trumpet and the gathering of the saints.
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- The shout and the trumpet of God
06 · Autumn · 10th day of the Seventh Month
Yom Kippur
יוֹם כִּפֻּרִיםIn the Torah
The high priest enters the Most Holy Place with blood to atone for the people.
In Messiah
Messiah entered once for all with His own blood; Israel will look on Him whom they pierced.
Trace it on the Scripture map →In the Gospels
- Entering once for all with His own blood
Mishkan · The Ark & Mercy Seat →The Scapegoat →Word study · hilastērion →
07 · Autumn · 15th–21st of the Seventh Month
Sukkot
סֻכּוֹתIn the Torah
Seven days dwelling in booths, remembering the wilderness, rejoicing at the harvest.
In Messiah
The Word tabernacled among us; at the end, God dwells with His people.
Trace it on the Scripture map →In the Gospels
- "If anyone thirsts" on the last great day
- The Word tabernacled among us
The Word Tabernacled →Rivers of Living Water →Word study · skēnē →