This study, “Fundamental Belief: The Festivals of God,” explains that God’s seven annual Holy Days are divinely appointed observances that reveal His complete plan of salvation for humanity. Rooted in Scripture—especially Leviticus 23—these festivals were instituted by God, observed by Jesus Christ, kept by the early New Testament Church, and will continue to be observed during Christ’s future reign on earth.

The message emphasizes that these Holy Days are not optional or replaced by human traditions, but are commanded “appointed times” (mo’edim) that serve as spiritual milestones. They are closely tied to the agricultural harvest cycles, symbolizing stages in God’s plan to bring people into His Kingdom. The festivals act as a prophetic framework, pointing both backward to Christ’s first coming and forward to His return and the restoration of all things.

The Spring Holy Days focus on Christ’s first coming and the beginning of salvation. Passover represents Jesus Christ as the sacrificial Lamb whose blood redeems humanity from sin. The Feast of Unleavened Bread teaches the ongoing responsibility of believers to remove sin from their lives and live in sincerity and truth. Pentecost marks the giving of the Holy Spirit and the calling of the “firstfruits”—those being prepared now for God’s Kingdom.

The Fall Holy Days look ahead to future prophetic events. The Feast of Trumpets points to Christ’s return and the resurrection of the saints. The Day of Atonement symbolizes the removal of Satan and the reconciliation of humanity to God. The Feast of Tabernacles foreshadows Christ’s millennial reign on earth, a time of peace, restoration, and global obedience to God. Finally, the Eighth Day (Last Great Day) represents the final judgment and the opportunity for salvation extended to all who have not previously known God’s truth.

Overall, the study teaches that God’s Holy Days outline a coherent, step-by-step plan of redemption—from Christ’s sacrifice to the ultimate offer of eternal life to all humanity. Observing these festivals deepens understanding of God’s purpose, aligns believers with biblical practice, and provides hope in the fulfillment of His plan for mankind.