Category: Holy Days

The Lost Secrets of Easter by Heirloom Audio Productions

4/9/2017

Though our family celebrates and remembers the resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of Passover, the History is truth. I am pleased to share this message from Bill Heid, the Executive Producer of Heirloom Audio Productions. Enjoy this timeless message and please share with everyone.

Dear Friend...
Is it time to take a little different look at Easter this year? More and more Christians think so. Especially after watching the new video “The Lost Secrets of Easter.” Check it out for yourself (below) and see what all the fuss is about. (Several people said they cried while watching it.)

Here’s the story.

I originally created this video for my family and a few friends because I wanted to demonstrate that so much of the true meaning of Easter is lost… but remarkably hidden in plain sight. I received a lot of response. In fact, so many people asked if they could “forward” it or use it in Church or Sunday school that I asked my computer guys to put it online and make it public.

Listen. I really think you’ll find “The Lost Secrets Of Easter” thought-provoking and challenging. Frankly, I’m not sure anything like this has ever been done before. (Sure could be wrong about that, though.)

Okay, we’ve got less than two weeks before Easter and my heart’s desire is for everyone to know these secrets. So it’s yours to watch right now.

But we should hurry. Just like the disciples who left for Jerusalem from Emmaus. It’s that urgent and that important.

We’ve also created a small contest with a pretty cool prize if you help us share the new video.

In Christ,
Bill Heid
Executive Producer, Heirloom Audio Productions

P.S. Just make sure you don’t miss this before Easter. Lots of teaching moments, evangelism opportunities and apologetics applications. Really, stuff here for all ages.

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Feasts of the LORD - Dedication 2015

11/30/2015

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Here are some of the fun things we do for Hanukkah (and why our children aren't 'missing out')...

We've made some mistakes as we've grown in our relationship and knowledge of the LORD. One was to tell our family we wouldn't be doing Christmas any longer. It was honest, but without discretion. We had never participated in Santa or the Easter Bunny. We decided at the very beginning of our marriage that we wanted the holidays to be Holy, not secular. No one seemed to have any problem with it.

(...of course you need to realize that our families, other than Hubby's parents, were seldom involved with us, even during holidays...)

Christmas though, ended up being a golden calf to a few family members.

I honestly figured it would free them of feeling like they were obligated to purchase gifts for our growing family, which knew to be a burden to some of them. I wonder now why they missed a tree in our home when they seldom visited to see it. For some though, it was the only time they took to invite us or try to meet as a family. Since our dreaded announcement, we've never been invited to any holidays and seldom anything else... Our family literally diminished and I found myself very hurt for a few years; defensive of our decision and very lonely. I've accepted it now. We've relaxed and are confident in our beliefs and understanding. We have realized that it doesn't compromise our beliefs to participate in a few local festivities this time of year. We drive around and enjoy the lights, appreciating the growing number of meaningful decorations and ignoring the secular silliness or pagan propaganda. We still even exchange cards with a few family & friends and some of our family who wasn't involved for years now enjoy at least part of Hanukkah with us. We especially enjoy sharing what we learn when people are receptive or curious.

Here are some of the fun things we do for Hanukkah (and why our children aren't 'missing out'):

EIGHT days of celebration! Yep, EIGHT. We've done this different ways. Sometimes we spend each day doing something special: craft day, game day, baking day, decorating day, movie day, Papa day, Granny day, Music day... Sometimes we give each person in our family of eight a 'giving day' to present their gifts. Every year is different.
Lighting candles. We don't have a traditional Judaic menorah. I have eight star candle holders. We light one candle for each day, remembering that Jesus is the Light of the world.
Gifts. Yes, we give gifts. It's not a traditional Hanukkah "thing", but it does follow suite with the wise men bringing gifts to Jesus when he was a toddler in Bethlehem. We usually make Homemade Gifts.
Reading. I love reading aloud to our family but most of the rest of the year gets so busy... We have some favorite Holiday Family Read Alouds we pick from.

However or whenever you celebrate your winter holidays, make sure to keep them stress free Holidays Abounding in Simple Faith remembering the "Reason for the Season":

Y'shua made a bold proclamation in John 10:22-30 "And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one."

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Holiday Helpers #AfterMyCoffee

11/5/2015

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If I can get my shopping over & have most of my homemade gifts made or started, I can better enjoy Thanksgiving and the activities afterward. Today I want to share a few things with you that may help.

I like to have my Hanukkah shopping done before Thanksgiving. Why is it I'd always get frustrated with the Christmas ads & decorations dominating the stores that early? It seams like Thanksgiving gets skimmed over and people are concentrating on materialism & commercialism, forgetting to be Thankful for all they already have. While it still saddens me, I have come to realize there is a practical aspect too. If I can get my shopping over & have most of my homemade gifts made or started, I can better enjoy Thanksgiving and the activities afterward. Today I want to share a few things with you that may help.

First, for a bit of History. The wise men probably visited Y'shua (Jesus) around the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah). They followed the the Light of a special star and presented Him with gifts. When HE was older, during HIS ministry on earth, HE visited the Temple during this feast. (John 10) The pagan "Christmas" practices didn't begin enter the Church until 311 AD. Most of western civilization has grown up with it though and they are hard traditions to give up. Something I try to keep in mind is if the wise men gave gifts to the King of Kings, it's not wrong for us to give gifts to each other. Matthew 25 tells, "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." This is a wonderful time to teach children giving AND thankfulness.

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Organizing for the holidays helps keep stress at a minimal. Holidays should be fun, not a source of frustration. Any other time of the year, most women love the idea of shopping, but this time of the year can be filled with a lot of pressure. Baking fun treats is always fun, but what a mess to clean up!

Looking for a cute and fun way to plan your holiday events, meals and shopping? This little printable planner pack has all that you need: November and December calendar, menu sheets and shopping lists, budget trackers and more! And best of all it’s FREE and there are some great holiday coupons inside! (This is a subscriber freebie at Paradise Praises. Katie's website is worth subscribing to. It's free and she has tons of wonderful ideas & encouragement throughout the year.)

Looking for a cute and fun way to plan your holiday events, meals and shopping? This little printable planner pack has all that you need: November and December calendar, menu sheets and shopping lists, budget trackers and more! And best of all it’s FREE and there are some great holiday coupons inside!

Melk the Christmas Monkey is a fun alternative to the popular 'elf on a shelf'. Katie with Paradise Praises has created a way of Teaching God's Character through Bible Lessons and Christmas Activities the Entire Family Can Enjoy. Choose from 30 fun Bible lessons and activities that the entire family can enjoy during the Christmas Advent/season. The activities could also be easily adapted for a Sunday school class or Children’s Bible club. Over 100 pages including access to customizable letters to your children from their Christmas friend and many other free downloads and printables.

Christmas Around the World is a 6-Week Geography Based Unit Study. In this engaging study, you will travel the world to 30 different countries learning the history of their Christmas traditions, foods, music, and getting to know their amazing people! Here is a list of some of the resources you can expect:

Internet links for further study
A recommended book list
Inclusion ideas for other subject areas such as Math, Art, Science, etc.
Activity sheets
Notebook pages
And more!

Adaptable for Kindergarten through sixth grade, this reproducible book provides study resources that are appropriate to use with one child or with several of different ages, giving them a virtual tour of these30 countries and a greater understanding of and burden for their people.

Countries include: Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Norway, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tailand and the U.S.A.

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Feasts of the LORD Linkup - Tabernacles 2015

9/21/2015

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Studying the Tabernacle is one of the most fascinating studies I've ever done. It seems like there is always so much more to learn!

I made my public profession of faith when I was 11 years old at Tabernacle Baptist church in Clinton OK. (I had already asked Jesus into my heart at about 5 years old.) I remember Pastor Paul (Ironic?) teaching about the Tabernacle. I was fascinated. I still am. Our very first homeschool project was building a small replica of the Tabernacle. (I used KONOS curriculum at the time.) The girls were only 3 & 4 at the time, so they don't remember, but it was so much fun. I had them color angels on the "curtains" and we used toothpicks for poles. I harvested various bottle caps to paint gold for the vessels. We should do it again!

Whether you celebrate the feasts of not, I encourage you to do a study of the Tabernacle, especially the prophetic significance. The hit-&-run, read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year 'thing' can't give you the fullness and depth of a true STUDY. So many resources are available now on the internet. (Do be careful though, some of them are hookie... off-the-wall, rubbish, hog-wash...)

Here are some points I find particularly fascinating about the Tabernacle:

It was separate from the rest of Israel's tents. "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you." 2 Corinthians 6:17

It was laid out in the shape of a cross:

The alter at the feet: "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22
The laver to wash: "Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood," Revelation 1:5b
Candlestick on the left: "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12
Table of shewbread on the right: "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." John 6:35
The Alter of Incense: "And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand." Revelation 8:4
The Arc of the Covenant with the Mercy Seat: "And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel." Exodus 25:22

The Feast of Tabernacles is symbolic:

The Israelites were looking forward to the Messiah coming to dwell among them. Jesus came to this earth for a short time. "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." John 1:14
This feast is also a reminder that this world is not our home. It's temporary. We will one day live with HIM. "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:2-3

For my complete (& growing) playlist on the Tabernacle, click HERE.

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Feasts of the LORD Linky Party - Atonement 2015

9/15/2015

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The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, is a bit of a mysterious feast in the Bible. It is also called the day of Judgement or the Sabbath or Sabbaths and it is customary for the Jews to wear white on that day.

It was the only day that the Holy of Holies was entered in the temple. The High Priest would baptize himself & put on special white clothes & symbolic gold jewels. He would make many specific sacrifices and prayers while the people fasted and prayed.

This year (beginning September 23, 2015) is a special Day of Atonement because it is also a 7th year Jubilee AND a Shmita of the 7th Jubilee.

Leviticus 25:8-13 "And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be unto thee forty and nine years. Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubile to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land. And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family. A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed. For it is the jubile; it shall be holy unto you: ye shall eat the increase thereof out of the field. In the year of this jubile ye shall return every man unto his possession."

In a Jubilee year there is to be NO plowing, planting, or reaping of the fields at all. Something I've never seen in my lifetime. The farmers here mistakenly think rotation farming, leaving a different field fallow each year, is somehow following the commandment of the jubilee. It is a lack of our faith NOT following this. Not that it's an easy exercise in faith! This is very hard, to plan to rely on the LORD for a whole, not one, but two years. You see, if you don't plant, there is no harvest the year after the jubilee either. You would have to plow & plant before you could get a harvest the year after the jubilee. BUT the LORD promises that HE will bless the 6th year abundantly IF we will obey HIM.

Leviticus 25:18-21 "Wherefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety. And the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall eat your fill, and dwell therein in safety. And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase: Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years."

Did you get that? On the 6th year, it will produce THREE year's worth of produce! That is an amazing promise. ...unfortunately, we can't seem to bring our feeble minds to believe it can we? I hear so many Americans talk about standing on the promises of God, yet there are many promises they ignore or excuse themselves from. Why do we do that? (I'm not exempt here folks. Guilty as charged!)

Israel was judged for not following the jubilee years. They lost their land and have gone through hardships beyond imagining. The punishments for disobedience were laid out in Leviticus 26:14-39. Then in verse 44 HE says, "And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God."

We must remember that YHWH does NOT forget HIS people. If you have a personal relationship with HIM, you are one of HIS people too. This video is a nice explanation of the temple and the Messiah's fulfillment. Y'shua (Jesus) is the answer to the problems of this earth. I hope you will take some special time this year to renew your relationship with HIM and pray for HIS people all over the world.

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Trumpets 2015 Feasts of the LORD Linky Party

9/7/2015

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“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52

We had a beautiful summer here. After years of drought and range fires, we finally got some much needed rain and a mild summer full of beautiful days. We usually homeschool all year with breaks when the weather is nice. This year we enjoyed the nice weather with a few breaks of homeschool! The children aren't complaining. Lest you think they didn't learn what they needed to for their ages, let me assure you the outdoor activity is always worth much, much more. When they do sit down for "school", their minds are much more eager to learn and while the "books" may seem like a drudgery, their curious minds are soaking in and begging for information beyond what the books can offer. It's amazing to see how fast they "catch up" after a longer than "normal" pause in academics.

I'm not going to get overly "Biblical" with you about what Feast of Trumpets is and why we celebrate it. I went into all that last year. If you'd like to read it, find it HERE. This year I felt led (It's been brewing for some time...) to start a linkup with some other Hebrew Roots bloggers. I'm super excited to share this with you because I know in addition to my lovely co-hostesses, there will be linking up some wonderful sites & articles full of exceptional information, recipes & craft ideas.

If you don't think you are the least bit interested in the Feasts of the Lord, I encourage you to check these out anyway because most of this information can help you in preparation for Thanksgiving and other holidays you do celebrate with your family. If you homeschool, I'm sure there will be some great historical unit study ideas as well!

The Feast of Trumpets starts the evening of September 13th this year. We'll be dipping apple slices in honey & drinking sparkling apple cider while the children have fun trying to get their horns to blow... Now, I'm off to clean my frig to make room for the fresh apples we will be using to make Apple Crisp, Baked Apples, Granny's Apple Grunt, & maybe even an Apple Strudel... (Strudel is one of our Home Extension club County Fair projects this year... It's going to take some courage on my part for this one!) You all have a wonderful Rosh Hashanah!

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Trumpets #WhatToRead

9/2/2015

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Music has always been a big part of our lives. No, we're not great musicians, though there has been some talent in the family here & there. One of our favorite hymns to sing together is "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder". Do you know it?

"When the Trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more, and the morning break eternal bright and fair.
And the saved on earth shall gather over on the other shore, and the Roll is called up Yonder, I'll be there!"

The Biblical Holiday, Rosh Hashanah, or Feast of Trumpets is coming up the evening of September 13th. We have been celebrating this feast for several years now and we sing that hymn.

We also always have apples and honey and usually sparkling apple cider. It's something the children look forward to. I'll be posting more for the new Feast of the Lord Linky Party next week, but this week I want to share some resources with you. These are FREE reading and would make great Bible school lessons as well as a homeschool unit study:

Rosh HaShanah in Bible Times ~ a bit of basic history
Rosh HaShanah or Feast of Trumpets ~ an overview
Rosh Hashana Apple and Honey Cake ~ a recipe... Yumm!
Celebrating Rosh HaShanah ~ simple ideas plus a free printable!
Messiah in Rosh HaShannah! ~ Jesus coming back for us at the trumpet's sound.

Whether you decide to 'celebrate' with your family, or just enjoy a quick study of Biblical History, you're sure to enjoy the Heart of Wisdom website.

My favorite from last week (oh these look yummy!):

Paleo Stuffed Baked Apples at OCD Kitchen

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Welcoming Our Soldiers Home

7/3/2015

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I'd like to encourage you to look at the needs of the families who are welcoming their soldiers home from deployment. While any change or transition in life can cause stress and difficulty adjusting, I know some men who have struggled most of their adult lives with the scars of conflict.

Each year around Independence Day, I like to post something to raise awareness of the sacrifices our Military Families make for our freedom. Last year was a A Tribute to Military Family Life featuring seven amazing families I've come to know a little through their blogs. This year I'd like to encourage you to look at the needs of the families who are welcoming their soldiers home from deployment. While any change or transition in life can cause stress and difficulty adjusting, I know some men who have struggled most of their adult lives with the scars of conflict.

We may see these men on a float in the town parade each year and never think any other time what they and their families sacrificed. Grief over lost comrades is something I've seen run very deep for these men. When men go through life threatening trials together, bonds are made that never come undone. Injuries never really heal the same and simple noises, smells, and situations can be very hard to manage.

Please remember to pray for our soldiers and veterans and their families.

Here is something a wife of a soldier wrote that struck my heart. She graciously gave me permission to share it with you here.

"When a veteran suffers from post-traumatic stress and/or traumatic brain injury, every member of his or her mediate family experiences the effects and, in many cases, suffers what is known as secondary acute stress. This secondary traumatic stress resembles the universal and potentially complicate process of grief. Spouses, parents, and children of warriors pass through phases of shock and confusion, hurt, anger, guilt, fatigue, fear, and finally acceptance.

Even with faith, courage, and the discernment to apply God's promises to a very dark situation, the results of war can be emotionally scarred homes, major depression, addictive behavior, substance abuse, divorce, or suicide. However, accurate Biblical guidance, targeted prayer, professional Christ-honoring counseling and resources, informed community and church support, theses same individuals and families can find hope, healing, and wholeness.

What they need is Heart to Home for military wives/retired military wives/first responder wives." 💕💕💕 Laura @ Awe Filled Veterans Wife

Do you have a family member who is a veteran or serving now? Let's remember to thank them and pray for their families. God Bless the men and women who have fought for our freedom!

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Spring Gift Basket

3/10/2015

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Spring is a time of renewal; a time of hope and dreams. In difficult times, it can be hard to find motivation. We can easily be overwhelmed by all the busy hustle & bustle. In the midst of plans for new spring outfits & graduation gifts, do you find yourself tempted by the prestuffed baskets of sugar & plastic? We've never entertained the easter bunny in our home, but sometimes I will fill baskets with fun stuff. Sometimes I'll buy simple baskets and we'll decorate them. One year we built and painted birdhouses from kits. Now that we actually celebrate Passover, our crafts and party ideas have varied even more.

If you find yourself overwhelmed with a busy Spring schedule, consider books this year. A nice book for each child and special time after dinner reading together can be wonderful memories and relaxing fun for the whole family.

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If you study the history of "Easter" deep enough it will take you back to the Tower of Babel. One of the interesting consequences of the Tower of Babel is the different languages people speak today. Learning other languages is great brain exercise. Usborne has some really neat books to help children learn another language. The First Thousand Words series has a book in Eleven different languages. These flashy 9x12 books are fun and informative. I can definitely see children of all ages enjoying them. My children are fascinated with them!

Another great spring basket gift idea are Bible Story Books. Usborne has noisy books, board books, and beautifully illustrated story books. My Wild Animal World is a nifty box of 9 little hand-sized books about animals. What a fun idea to put in a basket of fun for a child!

Make sure to check the linkup posts below for lots of fun spring gift basket ideas!

Last week's What to Read Wednesday had some WONDERFUL links. The St. Patrick's Day activities, books and ideas were all soooo Amazing! I'll be going back to them time and again over the next week in preparation for our family holiday fun.

My favorite post though was this one --->

History is SO important. Current events in the world and the USA are leading many of us to look back and say, "Look what happened to them. Yes, it can happen to us."

I encourage you to read and consider.

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Feast of Trumpets

9/25/2014

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The Feast of Trumpets is one of our favorite holidays. We always have fresh apples from a neighbor’s tree and honey to dip them in. Sometimes I’ll make Apple Crisp too. We like to make it a family night and play games or watch a special movie together. Of course, it seems all the more special if we light candles too!

“And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you.” Numbers 29:1

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‘September’ means seventh month. Biblical months begin with each new moon though, so the Feast of Trumpets this year is tonight.

“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, an holy convocation. …the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement… The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord. …” Leviticus 23:24-44

What does this feast mean to us today? The Feast of Trumpets is practice. It is a reminder for us to be ready. At sundown, everyone is to clean up and dress up for a party.

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” Matthew 24:29-31

The Jewish tradition is to dress in white. Y’shua said he will give us new bodies. I imagine we will be dressed in white, like HE was in Matthew 17:1-3, Mark 9:2-4, and Luke 9:28-30.

“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52

We are looking forward to that day.

Our favorite resource at this time of year is A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays by Robin Sampson. This book is packed full of printables, recipes, activities and information. Mine is bursting at the seams with notes and extra information and ideas I’ve printed off the internet.

Here are some other fun activities I’ve found:

Lion craft templates – Jesus will come like a Lion. Revelations 5:5
Lots of fun printables at The Traveling Classroom
Heart of Wisdom Feast of Trumpets Page
Ideas for Little Ones at Delightful Learning

One of the reasons I really like the Feast of Trumpets is, it is a fun way to remind me of the coming Holy-day season. Next week is the Day of Atonement, a time to fast and contemplate the coming judgement. Five days after that is the Feast of Tabernacles when we remember Y’shua (Jesus) coming to live among us as a tiny baby. We are also reminded that this earth is out temporary home like the tents the Israelites stayed in during their time in the wilderness. This is an 8 day feast. This gives me over a month to make my Thanksgiving menu and make Hanukkah gifts. Hopefully by Thanksgiving, we are all in a festive mood and I’m prepared for a stress-free Holy-day season.

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