The Fall Feasts in the Bible
Have you ever wondered what the Fall Feasts in the Bible are all about?
Or how to help students see how these holy days point to God’s faithfulness—without feeling overwhelmed?
The Fall Feasts—the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles—are more than ancient holidays. They remind us of God’s promises and help connect the Old Testament to the New Testament in a meaningful way.
As Bible teachers and parents, we can use these feasts to show students how God’s story fits together.
Feast of Trumpets: God Calls His People Together
The Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) begins the Jewish new year with the blowing of the shofar. In Scripture, trumpets were used to call God’s people to gather and worship Him (Leviticus 23:23–25).
This feast reminds us that God faithfully calls His people to Himself. It comes after harvest and is a natural time to thank God for His provision.
With students, this feast is a great way to talk about prayer, worship, and gathering together as believers.
Day of Atonement: God Provides Forgiveness
The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) is the most solemn of the Fall Feasts (Leviticus 23:26–32). On this day, the high priest entered the Holy of Holies to offer a sacrifice for the sins of the people.
For Christians, this feast points directly to Jesus—our High Priest—who gave His life as the final sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 9:11–12).
Teaching this feast helps students see God’s faithfulness in His plan of redemption and the forgiveness we have through Christ.
Feast of Tabernacles: God Dwells With His People
The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) celebrates how God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness (Leviticus 23:33–44). Families built temporary shelters to remember that God dwelt with His people and met their needs.
This feast also points forward to the promise that God will dwell with His people forever (Revelation 21:3). It’s a joyful reminder that God keeps His promises year after year.
Why Teach the Fall Feasts?
Including the Fall Feasts in your lessons helps students:
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See God’s faithfulness throughout history
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Understand how the Old and New Testaments connect
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Celebrate God’s provision, forgiveness, and promises
You don’t have to observe the feasts exactly as they were practiced. Simple discussions, visuals, and activities can help students understand their meaning in age-appropriate ways.
A Resource to Help You Teach the Biblical Feasts
Looking for an easy way to teach all the biblical feasts?
Our Biblical Feasts Study walks you through each feast using stick-figure timelines, Scripture readings, and engaging activities—making it simple for teachers and meaningful for students.
