See the Fall Feasts in the Bible
Explore the biblical Fall Feasts—Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles—and their significance in both the Old and New Testaments, pointing to Jesus’ redemptive plan.
Have you ever wondered what the biblical feasts are and why they matter?
Do you know what instructions God originally gave His people about these special days?
And are you curious about when the fall feasts take place this year so you can follow along?
As the fall season rolls around, the Bible gives us a beautiful picture of God’s appointed times, known as the Fall Feasts. These feasts point to His faithfulness and the hope we have in the fact that God keeps His promises. Let’s explore these feasts and how they weave through both the Old and New Testaments.
1. Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah)
Old Testament Reference:
In Leviticus 23:23-25, God commands the Israelites to observe the Feast of Trumpets as a day of rest and remembrance, marked by the blowing of trumpets.
In modern synagogues, the shofar (a ram’s horn) is blown. This day signified a call to repentance and marked the beginning of the new civil year. Rosh Hashanah also marks the beginning of a time called “The Days of Awe”, a ten day period of intense repentance and repair of broken relationships in your life.
New Testament Connection:
In the New Testament, trumpets are connected to the return of Christ’s. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 tells us that at the sound of the trumpet, the dead in Christ will rise first. As we celebrate this feast, we are looking forward to the future when the trumpet will sounds, Jesus will return to gather His people.
2025 Feast of Trumpets: September 23/24
2. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
Old Testament Reference:
Leviticus 16:29-34 and Leviticus 23:26-32 speak of Yom Kippur, a day when the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the sins of the people. It was a solemn day of fasting, prayer, and seeking forgiveness.
Today, this day is observed like it was in ancient times, with fasting, prayers, and repenting.
New Testament Fulfillment:
The book of Hebrews reveals that Jesus is our ultimate high priest who entered the heavenly Holy of Holies, offering His own blood as a once-and-for-all sacrifice for our sins. (Hebrews 9:11-1) This day points to our need to repent and receive the cleansing and reconciliation we have through Christ’s work on the cross.
2025 Day of Atonement: October 2
3. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)
Old Testament Reference:
Leviticus 23:33-43 describes the Feast of Tabernacles, a joyful celebration where the Israelites would live in temporary shelters (sukkot) to remember God’s provision during their journey in the wilderness.
New Testament Significance:
John 1:14 tells us that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” echoing the imagery of tabernacling. In the book of Revelation (21:3), we see that in the New Jerusalem, God will once again dwell (or tabernacle) with His people for eternity.
2025 Feast of Tabernacles: October 7-14
Why Do These Feasts Matter?
The Fall Feasts aren’t just historical or symbolic; they’re prophetic, pointing us to future events in God’s redemptive plan.
These feasts give us a deeper understanding of how God’s Word is unified—from the Old Testament to the New. As we see Jesus within these feasts, it draws us closer to understanding His role in our lives today.
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