Jewish Rootsof the

Christian Faith

God’s Appointed

DaysLeviticus 23

Why Should We Study the Jewish Roots

of our Christian Faith?1. We gain a richer understanding of the Bible.

2. We can gain insight into the forms of worship and community life that the early church practiced.

3. We can gain insight into how the early believers understood the practical dynamics of their new faith.

4. We gain vital spiritual lessons as we study the Old Testament.

5. We learn about the attributes of God.

6. It will mature our walk with God.

7. We gain insight into the plans and purposes of God.

8. W gain true understanding into the dynamics of faith.

9. The study of Jewish Foundations of our Christian Faith should have one primary, glorious goal: to help the Body of Christ more fully understand and appreciate the Scriptures and to come to know our Lord and Savior better and more intimately.

Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith: God’s Appointed Days

Leviticus 23

Class Schedule

Week 1 January 15, 2012 Why study the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith? Introduction to God’s Appointed Days Introduction to the Biblical Jewish Calendar Week 2 January 22, 2012 The Fall Feasts of Israel: Rosh Hashanah, the Feast of Trumpets Week 3 February 12, 2012 The Fall Feasts of Israel: Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement Week 4 February 19, 2012 The Fall Feasts of Israel: Sukkot, the Feast of Booths Week 5 February 26, 2012 The Sabbath Week 6 March 11, 2012 The Extra-Biblical Feasts: Purim and Hanukkah Week 7 March 18, 2012 The Spring Feasts: Passover, Unleavened Bread and Firstfruits Week 8 March 25, 2012 The Spring Feasts: Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks Special Event April 4, 2012 Wednesday Evening at NLPC Christ in the Passover Presentation (More information to follow)

Lev 23:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Lev 23:2 "Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feasts of the LORD that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they are my appointed feasts.

Leviticus 23:1-2 (ESV)

appointed festivals (NIV)appointed times (NASB)appointed seasons (JPS)

moed(s) moadim(pl) מועד

Next Class:

The Fall Feasts of Israel: Rosh Hashanah, The Feast of Trumpets