HOLY Days vs Holidays

These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations,

which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. Leviticus 23:4

Holiday - A holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals,
a government, or a religious group have deemed that observation is warranted. It is generally an official
(more common) or unofficial observance of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied
by celebrations or festivities.

The word holiday comes from the Old English word hāligdæg.
The word originally referred only to special religious days.
In modern use, it means any special day of rest or relaxation,
as opposed to normal days away from work or school.

The word holiday derived from the notion of "Holy Day",

and gradually evolved to its current form.

There’s NO such thing as ‘holiday.’

It is just another scheme of Satan to corrupt JEHOVAH’s HOLY DAYS.
To lead people to sin & turn away from the LORD.
Book of Leviticus Chapter 23

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts
of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are
my feasts.

Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest,
an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the
LORD in all your dwellings.

These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye
shall proclaim in their seasons.

In the fourteenth day of the first month Nisan at even is the LORD's passover.
And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread
unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread.

In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work
therein. But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days:
in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into
the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye
shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest:

And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the
morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it. And ye shall offer that day
when ye wave the sheaf an he lamb without blemish of the first year for a
burnt offering unto the LORD. And the meat offering thereof shall be two
tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the
LORD for a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof shall be of wine, the
fourth part of an hin. And ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn, nor
green ears, until the selfsame day that ye have brought an offering unto your
God: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your
dwellings.

And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day
that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be
complete: Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty
days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.

Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals;
they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven;
they are the firstfruits unto the LORD.
And ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs without blemish of the first
year, and one young bullock, and two rams: they shall be for a burnt offering
unto the LORD, with their meat offering, and their drink offerings, even an
offering made by fire, of sweet savour unto the LORD. Then ye shall sacrifice
one kid of the goats for a sin offering, and two lambs of the first year for a
sacrifice of peace offerings. And the priest shall wave them with the bread of
the firstfruits for a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they
shall be holy to the LORD for the priest.

And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day, that it may be an holy convocation
unto you: ye shall do no servile work therein: it shall be a statute for ever in
all your dwellings throughout your generations.

And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance
of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any
gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the
stranger: I am the LORD your God.

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Speak unto the children of Israel, saying,

In the seventh month Tishrei, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath,
a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation. Ye shall do no servile
work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be
a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall
afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement,

to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God.

For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall
be cut off from among his people. And whatsoever soul it be 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.

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

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: on
the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an
offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do
no servile work therein.

These are the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations,
to offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD, a burnt offering, and a meat
offering, a sacrifice, and drink offerings, every thing upon his day:

Beside the sabbaths of the LORD, and beside your gifts, and beside all your
vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give unto the LORD.

Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the
fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days:
on the first day shall be a sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a sabbath.

And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of
palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye
shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.
And ye shall keep it a feast unto the LORD seven days in the year. It shall be
a statute for ever in your generations: ye shall celebrate it in the seventh
month. 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.
And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the feasts of the LORD.

This I tell you, regarding the feasts of The Lord:

Three are fulfilled, one is,

And three are to come, coming quickly.

Of the three fulfilled in Mashiach,

You shall remember and honor them, according to how I command you...

The dates and times, and new moons and seasons, are not the focus...

Rather, YahuShua is the focus...

And the significance of these Holy Days

Is found in their meaning and revealed by their order.
Volume 6: Walking in the Footsteps of My Passion
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This month of April,
Are you going to celebrate Easter Sunday the pagan way?
Easter bunnies & Easter eggs of pagan Ishtar,
Have nothing to do with the Resurrection of JESUS, the Christ, the MESSIAH.
JESUS, who overcame the grave. JESUS, who passed from DEATH to LIFE.
JESUS, the Son of God, who was raised to heaven & is seated at the right hand
of The Father, and whom was given ALL authority under heaven & earth,
and the only name given among men, in which HUMANITY will be saved.
 The TRUTH About Easter
by Timothy A. & Kimberly B. Southall
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Many believers are unaware of the origins of Easter, which is actually a pagan festival
held in honor of idols. In fact, Easter was celebrated hundreds of years before the birth
of Yahshua the Messiah. It wasn't until at least 300 years after the death and
resurrection of Yahshua the Messiah and the establishment of His Ecclesia
(called out ones) that the celebration of His resurrection began to be intermingled
with the pagan practices of Easter. You should know the truth.

Origins of the Word "Easter" and the Goddess it Represents.

"Easter" is derived from "Eostre," the pagan Anglo-Saxon goddess,
and/or "Eostare," the Norse pagan festival of spring.
When YHWH gave the law to the Israelites in the Old Testament,
He clearly instructed them not to even utter the name of other gods (Exodus 23:13).

Aphrodite, Asherah, Ashtoreth, Astarte, Diana, Eostre, Ianna, Ishtar, Isis, Ostara,
Semiramis, Venus . . . call her what you will, but she is one and the same--
a false goddess, an idol, worshiped by pagans.

And YHWH declares that she is detestable.

Asherah is mentioned in the Old Testament quite frequently (Exodus 34:13;
Deuteronomy 7:5; Deuteronomy 12:2-4; Deuteronomy 16:21; Judges 6:25-30; 1 Kings
14:15-23; 1 Kings 15:13; 1 Kings 16:33; 1 Kings 18:19; 2 Kings 13:6; 2 Kings 17:7-16; 2
Kings 18:4; 2 Kings 21:3-7; 2 Kings 23:4-15; 2 Chronicles 14:3; 2 Chronicles 15:16; 2
Chronicles 17:6; 2 Chronicles 19:3; 2 Chronicles 24:18; 2 Chronicles 31:1; 2 Chronicles
34:3-7; Isaiah 17:8; Isaiah 27:9; Jeremiah 17:2; Micah 5:14).
Ashtoreth (the Babylonian goddess of the woods and nature) is also mentioned by
name in the Bible (Judges 2:11-13; 1 Samuel 7:3; 1 Kings 11:5, 33).
In every instance, she is an idol which greatly angers YHWH.
Inanna, the Sumerian patron of the temple prostitutes (also considered the merciful
mother who intercedes with the gods on behalf of her worshipers),
is represented with a star inscribed in a circle.

There are several scriptures which clearly show that worship of any of the celestial
elements (sun, moon or stars) is forbidden by YHWH (Deuteronomy 17:2-5; 2 Kings
21:3-7; 2 Kings 23:4-15; Ezekiel 8:15-16). Ishtar [pronounced "Aes-tar"] (the Babylonian/
Chaldean goddess of love and war) and Semiramis (an Assyrian goddess) were both
known as the "Queen of Heaven." And the "Queen of Heaven" is specifically
mentioned in the Bible (Jeremiah 7:18; Jeremiah 44:19, 25).
What, other than the obvious connection of the words "Easter" and "Eostre" does this
goddess have to do with the modern celebration of Easter? Plenty.

Easter's connection with spring and nature. Diana (the Ephesian goddess of
sex, fertility, virginity and motherhood) was said to be the source of nature. Eostre (an
Anglo-Saxon/Teutonic goddess) was the goddess of the sunrise and spring. Ostara (a
Norse/Saxon goddess) was the maiden goddess of spring.

Origins of Hares (Bunnies) and Eggs. According to Teutonic myth, the hare was
once a bird whom Eostre changed into a four-footed creature. Thus, it can also lay
eggs. The hare is also the sacred companion and sacrificial victim of Eostre. Astarte (a
Phoenician/Syrian goddess), on the other hand, was believed to have been hatched
from a huge egg which fell into the Euphrates.

Origins of Good Friday. Did you ever wonder why Good Friday is recognized as
the day Yahshua died and Sunday as the day he arose but yet had trouble
explaining how he could thus be buried for three days and three nights? (Matthew
12:40; Matthew 27:63; Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31; Mark 10:34)

The answer is simple: He didn't actually die on "Good Friday." The Chaldeans offered
cakes to Ishtar on the equivalent of the day we know as Good Friday. When the
established "church" wanted to appease the paganistic people in order to "convert"
them to Christianity, they moved the dates accordingly. Yahshua actually died on the
day of Preparation of Passover Week, which that year occurred on Wednesday (John
19:14, 31-42). Thursday was the Sabbath of the Passover. Friday, Messiah was still in
the tomb. Saturday was the "regular" Sabbath. Yahshua arose after the Saturday
Sabbath was concluded, which was the first day of the week, the day we know as
Sunday (Mark 16:9; John 20:1). For further clarification of the days concerning Yashua's
death, burial, and resurrection, see Matthew 27:50-28:7; Mark 15:25-16:6; Luke
23:44-24:8; www.thevictor.org/bowen/bowenpp.htm.

Origins of Hot Cross Buns and Fires. Cakes bearing a cross-like symbol
representing the pair of cow-horns on the moon goddess, Isis, were offered by ancient
Egyptians. The cakes which Greeks offered to Astarte and other divinities were called
bous or boun, from which the word "bun" is derived. The Babylonians/Chaldeans
offered similar cakes to the "Queen of Heaven." Fires were lit on top of mountains
and had to be kindled from new fire, drawn from wood by friction. The fire was then
used to bake cakes in sacrifice to Semiramis, the "Queen of Heaven." This practice,
along with burning incense, was used in conjunction with baking the cakes and is
mentioned specifically in the Bible (1 Kings 11:8; 2 Kings 17:7-16; 2 Kings 18:4; 2 Kings
23:4-15; Isaiah 17:8; Isaiah 27:9; Ezekiel 8:7-12; Jeremiah 7:16-19; Jeremiah 44:19, 25).
In addition to the cross imprinted on these cakes representing the horns of the
goddess, it also sometimes represented the four seasons or four phases of the moon.
Cakes were also offered to or eaten in honor of Apollo, Diana, Hecate, and the moon
(also Diana's symbol).
Origins of Lent. The word "lent" is of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning "spring."
Lent developed from the pagan celebration of weeping, fasting, and mourning for 40
days over the death of Tammuz (one day for each year of his life). Tammuz (the son/
husband of the Babylonian idol Ishtar) was killed by a wild boar and then allegedly
resurrected. This mourning of Tammuz is specifically prophesied by Ezekiel in the
Bible and is characterized by YHWH Himself as being detestable (Ezekiel 8:13-15).

Origins of the use of the lily. Asherah (a Sidonian goddess) was frequently
represented as a nude woman bestride a lion with a lily (symbolizing grace and sex
appeal) in one hand and a serpent (symbolizing fecundity) in the other.

Origins of wearing new clothing for Easter. The tradition of wearing new
clothing for Easter comes from the superstition that a new garment worn at Easter
means good luck throughout the year.

Origins of the timing. The timing of the festival of "Eostar" (the festival of spring)
predates the birth of Yahshua the Messiah, and the festival was always celebrated
in conjunction with pagan idol worship. In 325 A.D. it was conveniently linked to the full
moon on or following the spring or vernal equinox, March 21, when nature is in
resurrection after winter. This is also when Easter is celebrated in modern times. The
timing of Yahshua's resurrection is linked to the Passover
rather than to the vernal equinox.
 Volume 1: I AM the Passover and its Lamb.
A New Covenant with Men.
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I am He, who is called The Lamb of God...

The Lamb from Heaven, without any spot or blemish,
Given as a ransom for many, so that death will pass over you,
And you shall live forever.

My blood is the blood shed for you to place upon your door, so you may be
spared. No one goes to The Father unless they eat of the flesh of The Lamb, and drink
His blood. Do this in remembrance of Me and My covenant with you, for I have already
accomplished it and sealed it forevermore upon My rising. I am no longer The Lamb,
but The Risen One, The Holy One of Israel, the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
The Lamb was slain, My people redeemed in all the earth. I am risen forever and ever,
clothed in glory and praise. So too will My people be clothed in glory, for they are
cleansed and will be like the angels of Heaven in that Day.

So, My children of Zion, celebrate Passover, but not as in the days of Moses,
for even I, Christ The Lord, did keep this Sabbath before My death...
And by My death and resurrection as The Lamb,
did I become the new Passover sacrificed for all.
Celebrate Passover as a remembrance and as a thanksgiving of you and I united.

For in the past, you were separated from Me...

Now we are together again, forever in the kingdom prepared by The Father.
Know this, even Passover has passed away
... I am the Passover, for he who believes in Me has everlasting life.
Keep the Sabbath as commanded by The Father.
Passover, as it was written in the days of Moses, do it not.
Remember Me, and embrace and teach My covenant, and give thanks.
The Passover, as it was written, is a sign post.
Read its writing, and have understanding... Take its meaning to heart.

Your Redeemer lives... Death has passed over you...

The Lamb was slain, so you might live.
Eat and drink and give thanks, in remembrance of Me,
And I shall remember you and gather you up, and hold you close to Me. Amen.
Believers should always remember that
the focus of the resurrection is Yahshua the Messiah.
Surely His sacrifice is enough.
Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, and other pagan activities which add worldliness and
traditions of men are unnecessary in our observation of Resurrection Day.
A decision to make.
You now have a decision to make concerning Easter.
In the oft-quoted words of Joshua: (Joshua 24:14-15)
"Now fear YHWH and serve Him with all faithfulness.
Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in
Egypt, and serve YHWH. But if serving YHWH seems undesirable to you,
then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,
whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River,
or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living.
But as for me and my household, we will serve YHWH."
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Let us choose therefore to celebrate PASSOVER, rather than EASTER.

Let us celebrate in remembrance of JESUS’ Resurrection,
Let us give thanks & praise Him, for the sacrifice that He did for us..
..because only through Him, the Unleavened Bread from Heaven,
..the Spotless Lamb of God, Perfect & Without Blemish..
..is The Perfect Acceptable offering to YaHuWaH..
That We can pass from Death to LIFE…
Jesus of Nazareth, The Messiah, The Christ, The Savior, The King, Lord & God.
Yeshua the Moshiach, YahuShua Ha Mashiach..

YAHSHUA, the everlasting stone.

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