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Overview of the Fall Feasts by Kelly McDonald, Jr. *Remember that days begin and end at sunset. Teshuvah – (Starts Aug. 13th at sunset) The Hebrew word Teshuvah means to ‘turn or return.’ It refers to the month before the Feast of Trumpets, also called Elul. It is a time of reflection and repentance. Some … Continue reading An Overview of the Fall Feasts

The Order of End Time Events Shalom saints! In this article, we want to give a brief overview of the order of end time events. This will help you to categorize many of the major events in reference to Bible prophecy. Keep in mind that it is not all inclusive. Time of Jacob’s TroubleGod’s natural … Continue reading The Order of End Time Events

2027 Feast (Mo'adim) and Rosh Chodesh Calendar Passover – April 20th at sunset Night to be Much Observed – April 21st at sunset (also starts first day of Unleavened Bread) Feast of Unleavened Bread – April 21st at sunset through April 28th at sunset First Day of Unleavened Bread – April 21st at sunset through … Continue reading 2027 Feast (Mo’adim) and Rosh Chodesh Calendar

The Oldest Archaeological Reference to the Sabbath:Pottery from Josiah’s TimeBy Kelly McDonald, Jr. In ancient times, people wrote notes to each other on pieces of pottery which are often called ostracon. In today’s archaeological article, we will look at the oldest find which references the Sabbath! It is called the Mesad Hashavyahu Ostracon (pictured below). … Continue reading The Oldest Archaeological Reference to the Sabbath

What Does “Under the Law” Mean? Verses: Romans 6:14-19, Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-5, 4:21-31, 5:18-25. Common Misunderstanding: The phrase ‘under the law’ is used several times in Paul’s writings, but it has been greatly misunderstood. People commonly think that this phrase means trying to obey God’s law, but it actually means something far different. Let’s look … Continue reading What Does “Under the Law” Mean?

Polycrates' Letter to Victor In the mid second century, the bishops of Rome decided to deviate from observing Passover. They came up with their own celebration based on a timing of their choosing. Many Christians in the East continued to observe Passover after the manner of Jesus and His disciples on the fourteenth of Nisan. … Continue reading Polycrates’ Letter to Victor

On the chart below, we have compared 12 ways that Jesus prophetically fulfilled the Passover Lamb from Exodus and has become our Passover Lamb. There are many more than just what is listed on this chart, but this chart gives us a great foundation for understanding the Apostle Paul's words: "7 Purge out therefore the old … Continue reading 12 Ways Jesus is Our Passover Lamb

Did Paul Promote the Sabbath? In the Book of Acts, we learn that he continued to observe the Sabbath with Jewish and Gentile peoples (see Acts 13:13-48, 16:11-15, 17:1-4, 18:1-4,11). What about Paul’s letters? Did he promote or negate the Sabbath in them? In I Corinthians 4:16-17, Paul said he taught the same thing in … Continue reading Did Paul Promote the Sabbath?

2026 Feast (Mo'adim) and Rosh Chodesh Calendar Passover – March 31st at sunset Night to be Much Observed – April 1st at sunset (starts first day of Unleavened Bread) Feast of Unleavened Bread – April 1st at sunset through April 8th at sunset First Day of Unleavened Bread – April 1st at sunset through April … Continue reading 2026 Feast and Rosh Chodesh Calendar

Primary Sources and December 25 By Kelly McDonald, Jr. Below, we have a summary of Roman and Christian primary sources pertaining to December 25, Jesus’ birth, and early Christian history. Section I. Earliest Christian History- No one in the Bible celebrated Jesus’ birth outside of the initial event.- Early Christians and Jewish people did not … Continue reading Primary Sources and December 25th