SPRING & FALL MOEDS

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The Timing of the Moedim: Spring and Fall Festivals

The seven moedim are divided into two seasons:

Spring Moedim

1. Passover (Pesach) – A celebration of redemption.

2. Feast of Unleavened Bread (Hag HaMatzot) – A call to holiness, removing sin.

3. First Fruits (Yom Habikkurim) – Offering the first of the harvest.

4. Festival of Weeks (Shavuot, also known as Pentecost) – Marking the giving of the Law and covenant relationship.

Fall Moedim

1. Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, or Rosh Hashanah) – A day of spiritual awakening and repentance.

2. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) – A solemn day of reconciliation with God.

3. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) – A celebration of God’s provision and presence.

Messianic Fulfillment of the Moedim

The moedim not only commemorate Israel’s history but also point to the Messiah, Yahshua (Jesus), and the story of salvation.

Spring Moedim Fulfilled in Yahshua

1. Passover reflects the redemption brought by Yahshua’s sacrificial death. As the Lamb of God, He fulfilled Exodus 12:5-6, and John 1:29 declares, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

2. Unleavened Bread symbolizes the removal of sin, fulfilled through His sinless life and death. As 1 Corinthians 5:7 states, “Purge out the old yeast, that you may be a new lump, even as you are unleavened. For indeed Messiah, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us.”

3. First Fruits points to Yahshua’s resurrection as the “firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15:20).

4. Pentecost is fulfilled in the giving of the Holy Spirit, as promised in Acts 2. This corresponds to the giving of the Law at Sinai and the sealing of a covenant relationship. Ephesians 1:13 explains, “In him you also… were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.”

The Fall Moedim and Yahshua’s Return

While the Spring festivals have been fulfilled, the Fall moedim point to Yahshua’s second coming. They anticipate the completion of God’s redemptive plan:

• The Feast of Trumpets will herald His return, as foretold in 1 Thessalonians 4:16: “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God’s trumpet.”

• The Day of Atonement will bring final reconciliation for all who believe, fulfilling Zechariah 12:10: “They will look to me whom they have pierced.”

• The Feast of Tabernacles foreshadows the eternal dwelling of God with His people, as described in Revelation 21:3: “Behold, God’s dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them.”

The Significance of the Moedim Today

For Christians/Messianics, the moedim are not just traditions but divine appointments. They are reminders of God’s promises and times to reflect on His holiness. For all who follow Yahshua (Jesus), they unveil the intricate plan of salvation and point to His ultimate return.

The moedim are not only part of Israel’s calendar—they belong to God’s eternal timeline. As Colossians 2:16-17 reminds us: “Therefore don’t let anyone judge you in eating, drinking, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day, which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Messiah’s.”

The moedim are a testament to the divine rhythm of God’s plan, revealing His intentionality, His perfect timing, and the steadfastness of His eternal promises. They call us to pause, reflect, and align our lives with His greater story of redemption—a story that weaves together the past, present, and future in a tapestry of hope and fulfillment. As we look to these appointed times, we are reminded that every moment in God’s calendar is not only sacred but also a signpost of His unchanging love and faithfulness.

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