All of the Feasts of the Lord point to Jesus:
Spring Feasts (Fulfilled at Jesus' First Coming)
These four feasts cluster closely in the Hebrew month of Nisan (and Sivan for Pentecost), mirroring the rapid sequence of events in Jesus' death, burial, resurrection, and the sending of the Holy Spirit.
- Passover (Pesach) Commemorates Israel's deliverance from Egypt through the blood of a spotless lamb on their doorposts (Exodus 12). Points to Jesus: He is "our Passover lamb" who was sacrificed (1 Corinthians 5:7). Jesus was crucified on Passover as the sinless Lamb of God whose blood delivers us from slavery to sin and death (John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:19; Mark 14:12). His death provides the ultimate exodus from bondage.
- Feast of Unleavened Bread (Chag HaMatzot) Involves removing all leaven (yeast/symbol of sin and corruption) from the home for seven days, eating unleavened bread (matzah). Points to Jesus: Represents His sinless life and burial. Leaven pictures sin; Jesus had no sin (Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21). His body lay in the tomb during the early days of this feast—like pure, unleavened bread. He is the "bread of life" without corruption (John 6:35).
- Feast of Firstfruits (Bikkurim) The waving of the first sheaf of the barley harvest before the Lord, acknowledging God's provision and the coming greater harvest. Points to Jesus: Jesus rose from the dead on (or coinciding with) Firstfruits as "the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Corinthians 15:20-23). His resurrection guarantees the future resurrection harvest of believers. Paul explicitly links this to Christ.
- Feast of Weeks / Pentecost (Shavuot) Fifty days after Firstfruits, celebrating the wheat harvest and (in Jewish tradition) the giving of the Torah at Sinai. It involved two loaves of bread baked with leaven. Points to Jesus: Fulfilled when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples exactly 50 days after Jesus' resurrection (Acts 2). This "harvest" brought 3,000 souls into the kingdom on that day. The two leavened loaves symbolize Jews and Gentiles being brought together into one body—the Church—despite sin (the leaven). The Spirit writes God's law on hearts (Jeremiah 31:33; Acts 2).
These spring feasts were fulfilled with remarkable precision on the exact days during the events of Jesus' passion week and beyond.
Fall Feasts (Pointing to Jesus' Second Coming and Kingdom)
These occur in the Hebrew month of Tishrei and are clustered together. Many see them as awaiting future fulfillment, with the long summer gap between Pentecost and Trumpets symbolizing the current Church Age.
- Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah / Rosh Hashanah) A day of rest marked by the blowing of shofars (trumpets/ram's horns) as a memorial and alarm. Points to Jesus: Often linked to the sudden return of Christ, the "last trumpet," the gathering of believers (rapture/resurrection of the dead in Christ), and a call to awakening or judgment (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Matthew 24:31). The trumpet blasts echo God's appearances and future ingathering.
- Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) The most solemn day—a fast for national repentance, with the high priest entering the Holy of Holies to make atonement for sin using blood sacrifices. Two goats: one sacrificed, one (scapegoat) bearing sins into the wilderness. Points to Jesus: Jesus is the ultimate High Priest and sacrifice who made full atonement once for all (Hebrews 9–10). His death paid the debt for sin, rendering the need for repeated animal sacrifices obsolete. Future aspects may include national repentance and cleansing for Israel and the world at His return (Zechariah 12:10; Romans 11).
- Feast of Tabernacles / Booths (Sukkot) A joyful seven-day harvest celebration where people live in temporary shelters (sukkahs), remembering the wilderness wanderings and God's provision. It includes a water-pouring ceremony and looks forward to abundance. Points to Jesus: Symbolizes God dwelling ("tabernacling") with His people. Jesus "tabernacled" among us in His incarnation (John 1:14—"The Word became flesh and dwelt [tabernacled] among us"). It foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom and new creation, where God dwells eternally with redeemed humanity, with no more tears or death (Zechariah 14:16-19; Revelation 21:3).
We are about to begin the Feast schedule of the Lord for 2026 which starts soon on 4/1/26. We know that the spring Feasts have all been fulfilled literally and we know, we remember that the same will happen with the fall Feast days. Next up to be fulfilled is the Feast of Trumpets. This year of our Lord 2026, let us resolve to remember what our Lord promised to do. Let us also refrain from the overdone predictions that led to disappointment and fatigue and instead do exactly what we were told to do which is prepare. Going into Passover this year we enter in a state of preparation. The wise virgins of Matt 25 were prepared with oil in their lamps. They were prepared to wait and they were prepared to leave on a moment's notice. So it is with us.
The Lord impressed a statement about His unexpected return on this servant, He said "it is sooner than you think, and not when you expect." That's it. Do we expect Him "soon." Yes, He could arrive today or 6 months from now or a year from now or longer. All of that would be "soon" in His time regime. He told us:
Luke 12:40
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
Last year the predictions and "confirmations" turned into clown world. Its an example of what not to do. The enemy loves seeing annual predictions, hour long videos with star charts, exact day counts, signs, etc, all 100% historically verifiably wrong. What are they going to mock when we are no longer predicting, but instead preparing every day, day in and day out like Noah building the ark, and the wise virgins stockpiling oil. Correct, then they will mock the preparation but we the Church are in a much better head space/mindset because we are better aligned with the Word and Counsel of God which never once told us to predict His unexpected arrival but told us multiple times in various ways to be prepared for it. Good servants do what they have been told, we plan to do that.
We are in an ongoing, multiyear development process to meet the Lord in the clouds. This has been counseled for 6 or so years now, around the time of the scamdemic the Spirit of the Lord began counseling us to begin the alignment and agreement process with His Word. That is, the parable of the talents (not about money) and the parable of the virgins. We are leveling up on this earth, literally, figuratively, spiritually as part of a process to be physically caught up higher into the air to be with the Lord forever.
This year of 2026 features the capstone class in this leveling up process which is love (1 cor 13 and 1 John 4). Love brings all the pieces of the puzzle together. Love helps us understand how many will say to Him on that day "Lord Lord we did all kinds of great things in Your Name," and He will reply away from me, I never knew you. How can that be? How can such a thing happen? How devastating. How it happens is the lack of love. People have all kinds of motives that are not love. It will be the lack of love that sinks their ship.
The fact that we are learning and developing the capstone course (love) may suggest we are nearer to the Lord's unexpected arrival than we think. Thanks to our improved process of preparation over prediction it doesn't really matter unless we've been slacking in our development. We love our enemies, our brothers and sisters and everyone else in Him, with Him, and through Him. It is the one and only way it can be done. Here we start to understand why few make it. We cant do this stuff on our own and love is non negotiable. The love part that is critically necessary requires the closest association with our Lord because the flesh, the self cannot do this on its own. Its impossible.
Todays note is an encouragement to continue leveling up into faith, hope and love. Continue praying with and for all the saints. Continue praying over all of the prayer requests, for the great awakening of 2026 and repentance and revival in the Church.
The Feast days this year go April-October:
Spring Feasts (Early 2026)
- Passover (Pesach): Begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (Nisan 14–22). This commemorates the Exodus and the Passover lamb (often linked in Christian theology to Jesus as the Lamb of God). The first and last days are holy convocations with no regular work.
- Feast of Unleavened Bread (Chag HaMatzot): Begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, April 8 or 9, 2026 (overlaps with Passover; Nisan 15–21). Focuses on removing leaven, symbolizing purity and haste in leaving Egypt.
- Feast of Firstfruits (Bikkurim): Typically the day after the Sabbath during Unleavened Bread — around April 2–5, 2026 (exact day varies slightly by tradition, as it depends on the weekly Sabbath). This marks the barley harvest wave offering and, in some interpretations, points to resurrection.
- Feast of Weeks / Pentecost (Shavuot): Begins at sundown on Thursday, May 21, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Sivan 6–7). This is 50 days after Firstfruits and celebrates the wheat harvest and (in Jewish tradition) the giving of the Torah at Sinai.
Fall Feasts (Later 2026)
- Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah / Rosh Hashanah): Begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13, 2026 (Tishrei 1–2). A day of shofar blasts and remembrance; often seen as pointing to future events like the return of the Messiah in some eschatological views.
- Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur): Begins at sundown on Sunday, September 20, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Monday, September 21, 2026 (Tishrei 10). A solemn fast day for repentance and atonement — the most holy day in the calendar.
- Feast of Tabernacles / Booths (Sukkot): Begins at sundown on Friday, September 25, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Friday, October 2, 2026 (Tishrei 15–21). Celebrates the wilderness wanderings with temporary shelters (sukkahs) and thanksgiving for the harvest. The first day is a holy convocation.
- Eighth Day / Shemini Atzeret (sometimes grouped with Sukkot or Simchat Torah): Begins at sundown on Friday, October 2, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Saturday/Sunday, October 3–4, 2026 (Tishrei 22). A closing assembly with no regular work.
We were given these appointed times to mechanically remember in perpetuity what the Lord has done, and what He is yet to do. We remember and we prepare for it, knowing the One who promised is faithful and He will do what He promised to do.
Please join with your brother in praying over the prayer targets today.
Glory to God
grace and peace
