INSIDE: Find out what happened in the Bible in the month of February.
Hello February 2025! This month, let’s dive into the biblical calendar to uncover insights about the people and events in the Bible. Exploring its significance can truly transform your Bible study experience. Let’s start this journey together!
On our modern calendar, February covers the biblical months of Shevat (shuh-VAT) . This year is a leap year, so there’s an additional month.
- Presentation of Jesus: In Christian tradition, we remember Jesus being presented to the priest at the Second Temple in Jerusalem by Joseph. At this time Mary offered a sacrifice for her purification in accordance with Leviticus 12:1-8. While at the Temple, Simeon and Anna prophesied over Jesus. Luke 2:22-38.
- New Year of Trees: Each year trees are planted but it was hard to keep track of how old a tree was in order to fulfill the scriptural mandate in Leviticus. So, a date was set, and all trees planted by Shevat 15 were considered a year old on that date. Leviticus 19:23-25; 26:3-4
February 18 – Shevat 20
- Asher’s Birthday: Jewish tradition recognizes this date as the birthday of Asher, son of Jacob and Leah’s servant Zilpah. Asher was Jacob’s eighth son, born while he was living in Padan Aram. Genesis 35:26
February 21 – Shevat 23
- War with Benjamin: During the time of the judges, the men of Israel gathered and fought against the tribe of Benjamin because they would not turn over men of their tribe for judgment. The battle nearly destroyed the tribe of Benjamin. Judges 19:14-20:48
February 3 – Shevat 24
- War Horses Among the Myrtle Trees: On this day the prophet Zechariah saw a vision of horses among the myrtle trees. Zechariah 1:7-11
As we wrap up our exploration of February’s Bible timeline events, let’s remember, just like Moses, we all have work to do, with a designated time for its completion. Reflect on the task the Lord has given you this month. Keep pressing forward!
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