The Appointed Feasts of the Seventh Month

📯 The Feast of the Blowing of Trumpets

Leviticus 23:24–25

“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation.”

As it is written, on the seventh month, on the first day of the month, we are to have a Sabbath—a memorial of the blowing of trumpets and a holy convocation. This falls on the New Moon day, since the New Moon marks the first day of every month. However, this New Moon is unique because it is to be kept as a Sabbath day, meaning no work should be done.

🙏 The Day of Atonement

The next feast following the Trumpets is the Feast of Atonement, which occurs in the seventh month, beginning from the evening of the ninth day to the evening of the tenth.

Leviticus 23:26–32

“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be a holy convocation unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”

This is a day of fasting, a time when we are commanded not to eat or drink from the evening of the ninth to the evening of the tenth.

But why did the Most High command us to observe this Feast, as He did with the others?Because these Feasts are not empty rituals—they carry spiritual depth and historical lessons tied to our ancestors. They remind us not to repeat their mistakes and to walk humbly before the Creator.

📜 The Origin of the Atonement (Book of Jubilees 34:10–19)

(Note: This passage is found in the Book of Jubilees, part of the ancient writings or Apocrypha, and helps explain the origin of this ordinance.)

It tells how Joseph was betrayed by his brothers in the seventh year of that week, when they plotted against him, sold him to Ishmaelite merchants, and deceived their father Jacob by dipping Joseph’s coat in the blood of a goat.

They brought the coat to Jacob on the tenth of the seventh month, causing him to mourn bitterly for Joseph, believing him dead. On that day, grief and sorrow came heavily upon Israel, and in remembrance of that sin and affliction, the Most High ordained that the children of Israel should afflict themselves on the tenth of the seventh month—to make atonement for their sins once each year.

Thus, because of that wicked act, we are commanded to fast and humble ourselves before the Most High on this day, seeking forgiveness.

Leviticus 23:30–32

“And whatsoever soul it is that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.Ye shall do no manner of work: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.”

There are no exceptions—it is a commandment to be observed by all who serve the Most High.

🏕️ The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)

Leviticus 23:34–44

“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD...On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein...Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD...Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths:That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”

This Feast lasts seven days, beginning on the fifteenth day of the seventh month. The first and eighth days are both Sabbaths—days of rest and holy assembly.

In ancient times, offerings were made daily throughout the seven days. Today, since there are no active Levitical priests, we offer instead the sacrifice of praise, rejoicing before the Most High.During this week, we dwell in booths or tents, remembering how our ancestors lived when they came out of Egypt. The eighth day marks the final day of the Feast, a solemn assembly.

This is a sacred time to rejoice, give thanks, and renew our covenant. It is a statute forever, an eternal ordinance to be observed throughout all generations.

As I often say, ignorance is not an excuse. If you lack understanding, pray sincerely, and the Most High will give you wisdom.

James 1:5

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

 One Law for All

Remember, all these Feasts and the Torah (Ten Commandments) go back to Adam, Noah, and Abraham—they are eternal ordinances established by the Most High for His people.

Even if you consider yourself a Gentile, these commandments apply to you as well once you attach yourself to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Numbers 15:15–16

“One ordinance shall be for you of the assembly and for the stranger who dwells with you, an ordinance forever throughout your generations; as you are, so shall the stranger be before the LORD. One law and one custom shall be for you and for the stranger who dwells with you.”

May this teaching guide you to walk in obedience and truth.

Seek the Most High daily, study His Word, and keep His ordinances.

Shalem. ✨

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