High Holy Day Calendar
Passover
Passover is a day we remember and honor because it marks the freedom of the 12 tribes of Israel from The hand s of the Egyptians in what we know as Africa today.
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Passover is always kept in the Summer season seeing that there are only two seasons as the bible shows us Genesis 8:22 22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
This Holy Day as all others are determined by the first New Moon of the New Year which is called Abib. The word Abib means “ear of corn” which refers to the start of the summer season when corn sprouts.
Leviticus 23:5-8
5In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD'S passover.
7 In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.
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The name 'Passover' comes from the action of putting blood on the two side posts of our doors. By doing so, it meant that death passed over our houses during the plague that took the lives of all firstborns. This day holds deep significance, reflecting a powerful moment of deliverance and protection. A time of deep reflection and gratitude. And a reminder of the power of faith and obedience.
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Exodus 12:12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.
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Exodus chapters 7-12 describes ten plagues that God sent upon Egypt after Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites. These plagues are depicted as a series of increasingly devastating disasters, aimed at pressuring Pharaoh to comply. Here’s an overview of the ten plagues in order:
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1. Water Turned to Blood: The Nile River was transformed into blood, rendering it undrinkable and killing the fish.
2. Frogs: Frogs emerged from the Nile and invaded Egyptian homes.
3. Gnats: Small, biting insects, often referred to as gnats or lice, covered the land and infiltrated homes.
4. Flies: Large swarms of flies plagued the Egyptians.
5. Livestock Pestilence: Many of Egypt's livestock perished due to disease.
6. Boils: Boils and skin sores appeared on the Egyptians and their animals.
7. Hail and Fire: A violent storm of hail and fire destroyed crops and trees.
8. Locusts: Swarms of locusts consumed the remaining crops.
9. Darkness: A thick, palpable darkness enveloped the land for three days.
10. Death of the Firstborn: The firstborn of every Egyptian, both human and animal, died, except for those Israelites whose homes were marked with lamb's blood.
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Also known as the Feast of Unleavened Bread, The Feast of Unleavened Bread is named after the events that happened to our ancestors in Egypt. We are commanded to eat unleavened bread each of the 7 days of the feast.
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Luke 22:1
1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
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Exodus 34:18
18The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep. Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the month Abib: for in the month Abib thou camest out from Egypt.
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Exodus 12:17
17 And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance forever.
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