Our Lord Jesus Christ’s fulfillment of the feasts of God according to the bible

How Jesus Christ Fulfilled the Feasts of Leviticus

These are the ways that Jesus Christ fulfilled the feasts ordained by God in the book of Leviticus.

A Word to the Churches

Before we explore how Jesus fulfilled these feasts, churches must understand: the observance of the Lord’s feasts no longer includes ceremonial laws—no candle lighting, no rituals, no animal bones, no sacrifices. All of that was nailed to the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ. Please read Hebrews 10:1–39 for deeper understanding.

God’s Prophetic Plan in the Feasts

The feasts of Leviticus reveal an incredible prophetic picture of God’s redemptive plan. Amos 3:7 tells us that God does nothing without first revealing it to His prophets. From Genesis to Revelation, God lays out His plan, and the seven feasts in Leviticus 23 are key parts of that pattern.

The Hebrew word for “feasts” is moadim, meaning “appointed times.” These were carefully timed and structured by God to tell a special story. Spread across seven months in the biblical calendar, they are still celebrated by observant Jews—and they remain relevant for Christians who trust in Jesus, the Jewish Messiah.

The Seven Feasts and Their Fulfillment in Jesus Christ

Spring Feasts (Already Fulfilled by Jesus)

1. Passover (Leviticus 23:5)
   Pointed to Jesus as our Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7), whose blood was shed for our sins. He was crucified on the exact day and hour the Passover lambs were being slaughtered (John 19:14).

2. Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:6)
   Pointed to Christ’s sinless life (leaven symbolizes sin). His body lay in the grave, like a kernel waiting to become the bread of life.

3. First Fruits (Leviticus 23:10)
   Pointed to Christ’s resurrection. He rose on this day, fulfilling the meaning of being the “first fruits” from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20).

4. Weeks or Pentecost (Leviticus 23:16)
   Occurred 50 days after First Fruits. This feast marked the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2) and the birth of the Church, when 3,000 Jews believed and were baptized.

Fall Feasts (Yet to Be Fulfilled)

5. Trumpets (Leviticus 23:24)
   Believed by many to point to the Rapture of the Church (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Corinthians 15:52), when Jesus will return for His bride.

6. Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:27)
   Points to Christ’s work on the Cross. Many see this as symbolic of His Second Coming, but Christians commemorate it as a reminder of the price Jesus paid for our redemption.

7. Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:34)
   Points to when Jesus will again “tabernacle” with His people during His millennial reign (Micah 4:1–7).

Why Christians Should Remember These Feasts

Shouldn’t God’s children, saved by the blood of Christ, honor these feasts—not through rituals, but in remembrance? Just like we commemorate the Lord’s Supper, we can reflect on what Jesus has done and will do again. No more animal sacrifices—they were fulfilled in Christ.

The choice is yours.

A Contrast: God’s Feasts vs. the World’s Feasts

Some believe that many popular holidays today stem from human tradition rather than divine instruction—particularly those instituted by the Roman Church. Compare:

The Early Church vs. Today’s Church

The early Church, especially after the apostles, honored God’s calendar. Even in Egypt, God separated His people, starting with the first Passover in the month of Abib (Exodus 12 and 13). This month marked the beginning of the biblical year—a symbol of spiritual separation from the world’s vanity.

Jesus emphasized this separation in John 17:14–20, saying His followers are not of the world, just as He is not. God calls us to be sanctified in truth, and His Word is truth.

Should Christians Be Separate?

God’s call to separation is still clear:

“Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me above all people… a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation.” – Exodus 19:5–6

Supporting verses:

• Deuteronomy 7:6, 14:21

• 1 Kings 8:53, Psalm 135:4

• 1 Peter 2:5, 9, Isaiah 62:12, 1 Corinthians 3:17

Christian Jews still honor the biblical calendar—without sacrifices, because Jesus is our Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7–8). These include the Passover, Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, and more.

The Mark of the Beast?

Many assume the mark of the beast is physical, but some believe it refers to Sunday worship, instituted in opposition to God’s laws. See Daniel 7:25.

God has completed His work—it’s now up to each individual to follow what Scripture teaches.

Final Warning and Encouragement

You’ve been warned: separate yourselves from the feasts of this world, and honor the ones God established.

Leviticus 23:1–2
“And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, ‘Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the Lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.’”

Leviticus 23 (Key Highlights)

• Passover: 14th day of the first month

• Unleavened Bread: Begins the 15th day of the same month

• First Fruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles — all detailed in Leviticus 23 and observed at specific appointed times.

God’s Calendar Has Not Changed

Exodus 12:2 and 13:3–4 confirm Abib (or Nisan) as the first month. Jesus observed it. So did the apostles. The Passover is still observed on the 14th of Abib (approximately April 14 today).

A Question for Today’s Christians

How prepared are you for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, the I AM THAT I AM?

• 2 Peter 3:10–14

• Luke 21:34–36

• 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6

• John 3:3–7

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