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SUMMARY:Passover (Pesach/ Eid-e-Fasa)
DESCRIPTION:Passover – God Saves His People Through the Lamb\nThe term Passover refers to the tenth plague in Egypt\, when God struck down the firstborn of Pharaoh and the Egyptians. However\, He passed over the homes of the Israelites that were marked with the blood of a sacrificial lamb. \nPassover begins on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan (usually in March or April) and lasts for eight days. It stands as a foundational event for the nation of Israel and remains a central theological symbol for Patriarchist Abrahamic Believers\, Christians\, and all who believe in the Messiah. After feast\, they will celebrate The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exodus 12:15:20\,  13:3–7): “No leaven shall be eaten . . . For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread . \nThe primary account of Passover appears in the Book of Exodus\, where God established it as a lasting ordinance for His people. \nThe First Passover in Egypt\nIn Exodus 12:1–28\, God gave specific instructions to Moses. Each Israelite family had to sacrifice a spotless lamb and place its blood on the doorposts of their homes. As a result\, the Angel of Death passed over those homes\, and the firstborn inside remained safe from judgment. \nConsequently\, God protected His people from destruction through the blood of the lamb. \nAfter the plague struck Egypt\, Pharaoh released the Israelites and urged them to leave immediately. This marked the beginning of their deliverance from slavery. \nThe Feast of Unleavened Bread\nGod also commanded the Israelites to remove all leaven (yeast) from their homes and eat unleavened bread for seven days (Exodus 12:15–20; Exodus 23:15). This act reminded them that they left Egypt in haste and trusted in God’s deliverance. \nMoreover\, Leviticus 23:4–8 lists Passover as the first of the Lord’s appointed festivals\, beginning at twilight on the 14th day of Nisan. \nPassover Fulfilled in the Messiah\nIn the New Testament\, Passover points to the sacrificial mission of Jesus Christ\, who is called the Lamb of God. \nThe Last Passover Meal\nAll four Gospels record that Jesus shared a final Passover meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. During this meal (Luke 22:15–20; Matthew 26:26–28)\, He gave new meaning to the bread and wine by presenting them as symbols of His body and blood under the New Covenant. \nCrucifixion on the Biblical Calendar\nAccording to the Biblical Calendar\, Jesus was crucified on 14th Nissan\, the first day of Passover. John 19:14–22 recounts: \n\n“And it was the preparation of the Passover… Behold your King!… Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified… And they crucified him.” \n\nMark 15:25 notes that He was crucified at the third hour (~9:00 AM)\, while Matthew 27:45 describes darkness covering the land from the sixth to the ninth hour (12 PM – 3 PM)\, when Jesus gave up His spirit (~3:00 PM). \nChrist as the Passover Lamb\nThe Apostle Paul directly connects Passover to Christ in 1 Corinthians 5:7: \n\n“For Christ\, our Passover lamb\, has been sacrificed.” \n\nJohn 19:14–36 also emphasizes that Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation for Passover\, coinciding with the slaughtering of the sacrificial lambs in the Temple. Significantly\, none of His bones were broken\, fulfilling the original Passover law in Exodus 12:46. \nThe Ultimate Sacrifice\nThese events serve as a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of our Savior. His death and resurrection bring new life and deeper meaning to the Passover celebration\, highlighting both God’s provision and His redemption. \nThe Meaning of Passover Today\nPassover reminds us that God passed over the homes of the Israelites in Egypt and saved those who trusted His Word. They marked their doorposts with the blood of the lamb to show faith and obedience. \nAs Patriarchist Abrahamic Believers\, we see that Passover points back to God’s revelation to Abraham. When Abraham prepared to offer his son Isaac\, God provided a ram in his place (Genesis 22). This act revealed a prophecy: God would save the children of Abraham through a Holy Lamb He would provide\, He will be the Messiah and Eternal King. \nThe ram foreshadowed the Messiah\, the Holy Lamb\, who would deliver all who have faith. God did not intend salvation through human effort but through His divine provision. \nThis Lamb—Yeshua HaMashiach—came to defeat sin\, death\, and Satan. He brings salvation to everyone who believes. \nJohn 3:16 declares: \n\n“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son\, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” \n\nJesus also said: \n\n“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry.” (John 6:35) \n\nTherefore\, Passover continues to testify that God saves His people through the blood of the Lamb. It offers forgiveness\, deliverance\, and eternal life through the promised Messiah. \nHow to Celebrate Passover:\n13 Nissan : Search for the chametz after dark\, in the dawn\, and sunrise. Recite the Prayer: “Blessed are You\, Lord\, our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments (Holy Word) and commanded us concerning the removal of chametz.” \nPreparation of Passover:\n14 Nissan : Fast of the Firstborn. All firstborn males are required to fast. To be exempt from fasting\, one can participate in a meal marking the fulfillment of a mitzvah; such a meal is generally held in the synagogue after morning prayers on this day. Light holiday candles reciting blessings\, “Bah-rookh ah-tah ah-doh-noi eh-loh-hay-noo meh-lekh hah-oh-lahm ah-sher ki-deh-shah-noo beh-mitz-voh-tahv veh-tzee-vah-noo leh-hahd-lik nayr shehl shah-baht koh-dehsh.” \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat” \n1st day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n15 Nissan : Morning service. \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Yom Tov light.” \nTorah reading: Exodus 12:21–51 and Numbers 28:16–25.\nHaftorah: Joshua 3:5–7\, 5:2–6:1\, 6:27. \nThe priests bless the congregation with the priestly blessingduring the Musaf prayer. “Numbers 6:23: May the LORD bless you and watch over you. May the LORD cause His countenance to shine to you and favor you. May the L-rd raise His countenance toward you and grant you peace. They shall bestow My Name upon the children of Israel\, so that I will bless them.” \nThe counting of the Omer is recited during each of the next forty-nine days\, leading up to the holiday of Shavuot on the fiftieth day. The 49 days embody the 49 steps of self-improvement — beginning with the departure from our “personal” Egypt\, until our arrival at Mount Sinai\, when God’s people with Patriarch Moses were ready to accept the wisdom of the Torah. \nAfter dark\, light candles for the second day of Passover\, using an existing flame\, and recite blessings. \nSecond Seder: The Seder contains the observance of many Biblical and Rabbinic Mitzvot\, including: eating Matzah\, eating Marror (bitter herbs)\, drinking four cups of wine\, relating the story of the Exodus to our children\, reclining as a symbol of freedom\, etc. \n2nd day of Passover-Yom Tov: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n16 Nissan :  : Morning service. \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments (Holy Word who came into this world as Messiah to save mankind)\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nTorah reading: Exodus 12:21–51 and Numbers 28:16–25. Haftorah: Joshua 3:5–7\, 5:2–6:1\, 6:27. \nThe priests bless the congregation with the priestly blessingduring the Musaf prayer. Numbers 6:23 \n 3rd day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n17 Nissan :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nMorning service. \nExodus 33:12–34:26 and Numbers 28:19–25. Haftorah: Ezekiel 37:1-14. The Musaf Amidah is recited. During all of the intermediate days. \n4th day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n18 Nissan : \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nMorning service. Torah reading: Exodus 22:24 – 23:19 and Numbers 28:19–25. \n5th day of Passover :The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n19 Nissan :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \n Morning service. Torah reading: Exodus 34:1-26 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. \n6th day of Passover-Yom Tov: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n20 Nissan :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has sanctified us with His commandments\, and commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light.” \nMorning service. Torah reading: Numbers 9:1–14 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. \nLight candles for the 7th day of Passover\, and recite blessing. Numbers 6: 23 \nIt is customary to remain awake all night\, studying Torah\, in commemoration of the great miracle of the Splitting of the Sea\, which occurred on the 7th day of Passover. \n7th day of Passover: The Feast of Unleavened Bread\n21 Nissan :  Shevi’i Shel Pesach :  \n“Blessed are You\, L‑rd our G‑d\, King of the universe\, who has granted us life\, sustained us\, and enabled us to reach this occasion.” \nMorning service. Torah reading: Exodus 13:17–15:26 and Numbers 28:19–25.\nHaftorah: II Samuel 22:1–51. \nThe Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer. \nFestive lunch meal. Light a candle on every day of the festival. \n22 Nissan : Final Day of Passover — Acharon Shel Pesach : Morning Service\, Torah reading: Deuteronomy 14:22–16:17 and Numbers 28:19–25. \nHaftarah: Isaiah 10:32–12:6. \nThe Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer. Number 6: 23 \nOn this final day of Passover we strive for the highest level of freedom\, and focus on the Final Redemption. Following the Baal Shem Tov’s custom\, we end Passover with “Moshiach’s Feast” a festive meal complete with matzah and four cups of wine\, during which we celebrate the imminent second arrival of the Messiah as King of Kings. The feast begins before sunset and continues until after nightfall. As First Messiah came for the spiritual salavation of mankind\, according to the prophecies of the Patriarchs and Jew Prophets. \nNightfall is the official end of Passover \n 
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LOCATION:Holy Light Foundation\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Biblical Event,Historical Event
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SUMMARY:Shavuot
DESCRIPTION:Shavuot – The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)\nShavuot\, also known as the Feast of Weeks and Pentecost\, is one of the seven biblical holy convocations that God commanded in the Book of Leviticus chapter 23. This festival takes place fifty days after Passover\, after believers count seven full weeks. \nThe Hebrew word Shavuot means “weeks.” Likewise\, the Greek word Pentecost means “fiftieth.” Therefore\, both names refer to the same biblical timing: the fiftieth day after Passover. \nBiblical Command\nThe Torah clearly explains when and how to observe this festival. \nIn Book of Leviticus 23:15–16\, God commands His people to count seven complete weeks (49 days) from the day after the Sabbath following Passover. Then\, on the fiftieth day\, they must present a new offering to the Lord. \nFurthermore\, Book of Numbers 28:26 describes the day as a holy convocation\, meaning a sacred gathering before God: \n\n“Also in the day of the firstfruits\, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the Lord\, after your weeks be out\, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.” \n\nIn addition\, Book of Exodus 23:16 calls it the Feast of Harvest\, because it celebrates the first produce gathered from the fields. \nSimilarly\, Book of Exodus 34:22 commands Israel to observe the Feast of Weeks\, which marks the firstfruits of the wheat harvest. \nFinally\, Book of Deuteronomy 16:9–10 instructs the people to count seven weeks and then celebrate the festival with offerings and rejoicing before the Lord. \nMeaning of Shavuot\nShavuot celebrates several important things. \nFirst\, it marks the wheat harvest in Israel. Farmers brought the first fruits of their harvest to God as an offering. In this way\, the people showed gratitude for God’s provision. \nSecond\, Jewish tradition connects this day with a major historical event. According to that tradition\, God gave the Torah to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai more than 3\,000 years ago. Therefore\, many Jews celebrate Shavuot as the anniversary of receiving God’s law. \nTorah Observance\nJewish communities observe this festival with several meaningful practices. \nFor example\, families light festival candles to welcome the holy day. In addition\, many believers stay awake throughout the night to study the Torah. They also gather in synagogues to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments\, which reminds them of God’s covenant at Mount Sinai\, that God gave the Torah to Israel at Mount Sinai. \nShavuot in the New Testament\nThe New Testament also mentions this festival. In fact\, the followers of the Messiah gathered in Jerusalem during Shavuot\, which the Greek scriptures call Pentecost. \nAccording to Acts of the Apostles 2:1\, something remarkable happened on that day. The Holy Spirit came upon the believers\, marking a powerful spiritual moment in early Christian history. \nSignificance for Abrahamic Patriarchist Believers\nShavuot remains one of the seven biblical holy convocations that God appointed in Scripture. Therefore\, Abrahamic Patriarchist believers recognize this day as part of God’s sacred calendar. \nOn the one hand\, the festival reminds us that God gave the Torah to Israel at Mount Sinai. On the other hand\, the same appointed time later witnessed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost after the coming of the Messiah. \nFor this reason\, Shavuot stands as a powerful reminder of God’s revelation\, God’s provision\, and God’s continuing work among His people.
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