The Feasts of Israel for Christians: A Brief Overview of Israel’s Festivals in the Hebrew Scriptures and Their Relevance to Christianity (Jewish Perspective)

May 2025: Expanded and Revised Most Christians know little about the Jewish roots of their faith–let alone the meaning behind the biblical festivals God Himself appointed. Long before Christmas or Easter, there were the sacred rhythms of Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles. These were not merely Jewish customs; they were God’s feasts–designed to reveal His character, His covenant, and ultimately, His Messiah. This concise and accessible guide is not a dense theological textbook, nor a dry historical manual. It’s an invitation. An invitation to rediscover your faith through the lens of God’s original festivals–rooted in Torah, fulfilled in Jesus, and rich with meaning for your life today. Whether you’re a Christian seeking to understand the Hebrew foundation of your beliefs or a Jewish reader curious about the deep connections between your tradition and the gospel, this book offers a bridge. You’ll uncover prophetic patterns, historical context, and spiritual insights that reveal how God has been telling one unified story all along. Let this journey awaken a deeper reverence for Scripture, a renewed awe of Jesus, and a greater understanding of how the ancient rhythms of God’s appointed times still speak today–with beauty, relevance, and power.