January 1, 2017
Leviticus 23: Annual Reminders
BBF: Loren Euhus
Big Idea: Leviticus chapter 23 is a summary of the various Old Testament feasts, a liturgical calendar for the
nation of Israel. These feasts are connected very precisely to the New Testament, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, but
some of these connections are more obvious than others.
I.
Introduction
What is liturgy? What type of churches have a liturgy?
II.
The Feasts
A. The Sabbath
What does God provide?
Leviticus 23:3
B. Passover
What does God provide?
& Feast of Unleavened Bread
Leviticus 23:4-8
C. Firstfruits
What does God provide?
Leviticus 23:9-14
D. Feast of Weeks
What does God provide?
Leviticus 23:15-22
E. Feast of Trumpets
What does God provide?
& Day of Atonement
Leviticus 23:23-25
Leviticus 23:26-32
F. Feast of Tabernacles
Leviticus 23:43
What does God provide?
G. Other feasts
III. The Jesus Connection
What is the Talmud?
What is the single best commentary on the Old Testament?
How is the Feast of Tabernacles connected to Christ?
John 1, John 7
How is the Feast of Weeks connected to Christ?
Acts 2, Psalm 2:6-8
IV. Conclusion
Should Christians celebrate the Jewish Feasts of Leviticus 23?
Colossians 2:13–15