Maybe your family already enjoys the feast days from the Bible and you want a beautiful, child-friendly keepsake of it all. Or this could be all new material, and you are learning about the God-given holy days for the first time. In any case, this book enhances Bible study for children--and adults who are visual learners!
Unlock the Prophetic Significance of the Biblical Feasts! The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feast of the Lord that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they are my appointed feasts.Leviticus 23:1-2 ESV The Feasts of the Lord have powerful and prophetic significance to Gods people, both Jew and Gentile. Each feast is a picture of Jesus the Messiah and represents one of seven phases of spiritual development in your life! In this intriguing and biblically sound study, Dr. Richard Booker takes you on a revelatory journey through the Bible showing you how the ancient Biblical feasts are relevant for your spiritual growth today. Get life-changing revelation of the significance of: Passover Unleavened Bread First Fruits Pentecost Trumpets Atonement Tabernacles From the new birth found in Passover and the Crucifixion, all the way to entering Gods rest found in the Feast of Tabernacles and the Second Coming, you will discover how the seven Biblical feast powerfully impact your faith journey with the Lord. Learn to encounter God in a fresh powerful way by unlocking the prophetic significance of the Feasts of the Lord!
The great religious feasts as described in the Old Testament and Jewish tradition are full of spiritual truth presented in the New Testament, especially as they recreate the symbolic representations of Christ. When those festivals are re-enacted in the Christian home, children have a living picture of Bible principles as exemplified in and through Jesus, the prophesied Messiah. They learn far better by experience than by only hearing. Every Christian family can benefit from understanding the Jewish roots of their faith without becoming enslaved to Jewish traditions.
What’s the story behind all those feasts? It’s hard to know when you read about the Feast of Booths why exactly it matters for your life. What in the world is the Feast of Trumpets supposed to be teaching you? And, in this case, the text itself doesn’t tell you. You need a resource, a guide that can help you understand the cultural significance and how these feasts relate to the rest of the Bible. That’s exactly what Erin Davis does in this new 8-week Bible study, 7 Feasts. She’ll teach you: The significance of these feasts and why God wanted His people to celebrate How each of them point to Jesus and His work in redemption Why all of this matters for our lives today You will discover that passages you once skimmed over are now rich and meaningful in your life today.
This giant resource gives an an extensive look at the nine annual holidays: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles, Hanukkah, Purim, and the Sabbath.
Book of SaintsWho are the saints, why are the lives of saints important for children, and what can children learn from lives and actions? In Loyola Kids Book of Saints, the first in the Loyola Kids series, best-selling author Amy Welborn answers these questions with exciting and inspiring stories, real-life applications, and important information about these heroes of the church. This inspiring collection of saints’ stories explains how saints become saints, why we honor them, and how they help us even today. Featuring more than sixty saints from throughout history and from all over the world, Loyola Kids Book of Saints introduces children to these wonderful role models and heroes of the church. Ages 8-12.
Messiah in the Feasts of Israel is a fantastic book that explains the feasts, festivals, and holy days of the Bible. From the Passover, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Day of Atonement, to the symbolism of Pentecost, Firstfruits, and more, this Christian overview gives insights on how God's redemptive plan is unveiled through the Old Testament feasts, and how their symbolism is fulfilled in the Messiah. Messiah in the Feasts of Israel also discusses the prophetic purposes of the feasts of Israel from a Christian viewpoint. It explains how the Jewish feasts are symbolic of Jesus as the great high priest and perfect sacrificial lamb. Each Feast and Holy Day of the Bible Explained Hundreds of years before Jesus' birth, specific feasts were set up by God to prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Enjoy having key information on each feast at your fingertips, including: Quick overview on its background and customs.Symbolic meaning, showing how it points to the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ.Prophetic importance, including its Old Testament reference and New Testament fulfillment.Present-day application (includes questions that are perfect for individual or group use.) Find out how Jesus used the feasts of Israel to reveal his identity. Messiah in the Feasts of Israel will enrich your understanding of Jesus by explaining the customs and practices of New Testament times. It will help you imagine the crowds in Jerusalem during Jesus' time, especially during the pilgrimage feasts that brought all Jewish men to the Temple. Learn About All 9 Feasts of the Bible: SabbathThe Feast of PassoverFirst fruitsThe Feast of PentecostRosh Hashanah (The Feast of Trumpets)Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement)The Feast of BoothsHanukkah (The Feast of Dedication)Purim Best for individual use, discipleship, small group or Sunday school class, Christian school, homeschoolers, new believers' class, support groups, prayer circles, church libraries, and more!
Did you know there was a saint who used a dogsled for transportation? Or a saint who turned down a marriage proposal from the Roman emperor? How about the saint who jumped from building to building during a siege to bring the Eucharist to his parishioners? Discover all of these stories and more in 101 Orthodox Saints. Written for children and those with a childlike curiosity, this visual encyclopedia will enhance your family's understanding and celebration of the saints of the Church. Each page is filled with illustrations, icons, graphics, and fascinating facts about the martyrs, monks, and mothers who boldly lived out their Faith to the glory of God.From Ancient Faith Publishing, your source for books on Orthodox Christianity.
Enhance your family's celebration of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church with this beautifully designed book. Written for all ages and illustrated with icons and more, the book brings alive each of the Twelve Great Feasts (plus Pascha, the Feast of Feasts) with hymns, traditions, Old and New Testament scriptures, explanations of the festal icon, and quotes from the Fathers. A wonderful companion as we journey through the liturgical calendar year after year, deepening our faith one feast at a time.