Celebrating Biblical Feasts : In Your Home or Church

by Zimmerman, Martha

• ISBN13: 9780764228971
• ISBN10: 0764228978
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Bethany House

Summary

As you and your family participate in these rich celebrations that were important to Jesus, you will come to understand their significance for Christians and discover the powerful spiritual truths they offer us today. Easy-to-follow instructions and detailed lists of materials are included for each observance. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Martha Zimmerman developed a love for the Jewish people and their celebrations as a child. She and her husband passed along this tradition to their three now-adult children. Martha is a frequent speaker at churches and conferences and a guest on radio talk shows throughout North America. Her books include Celebrating Biblical Feasts and Celebrating the Christian Year. She and her husband live in Washington.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 15
Sabbath: A Weekend Celebration for the Family	p. 21
What is Sabbath?
Activities for the family, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Why is this celebration important?
Meaningful explanations through simple visual aids
Passover: In Order That You Should Remember	p. 49
What is Passover?
Its history in Scripture
What will you need for the Seder?
Explanation of symbolism
A Passover Haggadah for Christians
The Omer: An "In Between" Time	p. 99
What is the Omer?
Count fifty days
First on stone, then on human hearts
Shavuoth: Fifty Days Counted, Now Celebrate!	p. 107
What is Shavuoth?
What will you need for the celebration?
The Night Watch
Festival of First Fruits
Rosh Hashanah: A Day of Blowing	p. 127
What is Rosh Hashanah?
What is Tashlich?
Why is the ram's horn significant?
Apples dipped in honey and other symbolic foods
A time of preparation
Yom Kippur: A Day of Returning	p. 147
What is Yom Kippur?
Biblical basis
Fasting and feasting
Blessing the children
Putting things in order
Sukkoth: A Family Fort Festival	p. 157
What is Sukkoth?
Simhat Torah?
Directions for building a Sukkah
Children learn what they live
A Last Word	p. 179
Special Helps	p. 183
Bible Reading Plan	p. 187
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