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PASSOVER

“Even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses…” — Exodus 12:15 (KJV)

SIMPLE TEACHING LAYOUT

  • Scripture: Exodus 12; Leviticus 23:4–5
  • Theme: Deliverance by the blood of the lamb
  • Jesus is our Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7)
  • He was crucified during Passover, fulfilling its prophetic meaning
  • His blood delivers us from sin and death just as the lamb’s blood spared the Israelites from judgment in Egypt
  • Passover reminds us of our freedom from bondage
  • Celebrating it helps us honor Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice
  • It’s a time of worship, reflection, and renewed gratitude for redemption
  • 2026 Date: Begins Wednesday evening, April 1
  • Ends: Thursday evening, April 2

“Celebrate the Lamb — Reflect on Christ’s deliverance!”

                            Passover

Begins – Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Sundown

Ends –  Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Sundown

“Celebrate the Lamb — Reflect on Christ’s deliverance!”

FAMILY CELEBRATION IDEAS & DEVOTIONALS

  • Read Exodus 12 and Luke 22 as a family
  • Prepare a simple meal: flatbread (unleavened), grape juice, and roasted vegetables
  • Place a red ribbon or cloth above your front door as a symbol of the blood that covers you
  • Let children draw a lamb or decorate “Passover plates” with symbols of the story

Just as God told His people to place the lamb’s blood on their doorposts, He has placed the blood of Jesus over your life. Are there areas of your heart you need to “apply the blood” again?

“Father, thank You for sending Jesus, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Help me remember that I am saved by grace through His blood. Let me never forget what it cost to set me free.”

“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” — John 1:29 (KJV)

FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD

“Even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses…” — Exodus 12:15 (KJV)

SIMPLE TEACHING LAYOUT

  • Scripture: Exodus 12:15–20; Leviticus 23:6–8
  • Theme: Living a life free from sin
  • Leaven (yeast) represents sin and pride
  • Jesus is the sinless Bread of Life (John 6:35)
  • He was buried during this feast — symbolizing the burial of sin and the old life
  • Believers are called to “remove the leaven” (sin) from their lives as they walk in newness of life (1 Corinthians 5:7–8)
  • This feast reminds us to live a cleansed, holy life
  • It’s a call to examine our hearts and remove anything that corrupts
  • It encourages us to reflect on Jesus’ sinless sacrifice and the call to live differently from the world
  • 2026 Date: Begins Thursday evening, April 2
  • Ends: Thursday evening, April 9

“This week, remove the leaven — embrace a life free from sin!”

                  Feast of Unleavened Bread

1st Day: Begins – Thursday April 2, 2026 – Sundown

            Ends – Friday April, 3, 2026 – Sundown

7th Day: Begins  – Wednesday April 8, 2026 – Sundown

             Ends – Thursday April 9, 2026 – Sundown

FAMILY CELEBRATION IDEAS & DEVOTIONALS

  • Remove all leavened bread and products from the home
  • Bake or buy matzah (unleavened bread) and share it during meals
  • Read Exodus 12 and 1 Corinthians 5:6–8 as a family
  • Let kids make “leaven jars” where they write down sins or habits they want to let go of and toss them out at the end of the week

Just as Israel removed all leaven from their homes, we are called to remove sin from our hearts. Is there anything you’ve allowed in that needs to be cleansed?

“Lord, help me to live a life without compromise. Remove the hidden sin in me, and let my life be filled with the purity of Christ.”

“Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump… For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.” — 1 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

FIRSTFRUITS

“Speak unto the children of Israel… When ye be come into the land… then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits…” — Leviticus 23:10 (KJV)

SIMPLE TEACHING LAYOUT

  • Scripture: Leviticus 23:9–14
  • Theme: Resurrection and new life
  • Jesus rose from the dead on the Feast of Firstfruits (1 Corinthians 15:20)
  • He is called the “firstfruits of them that slept” — the first to rise never to die again
  • His resurrection guarantees ours and marks the beginning of new life
  • Firstfruits is a celebration of resurrection power
  • It reminds us that death is not the end
  • We are called to give our best and first to God — our time, talents, and hearts
  • 2026 Date: Sunday, April 5

“Celebrate the Risen Savior — Christ, the Firstfruits!”

                            Firstfruits 

Begins – Saturday April 4. 2026 Sundown

Ends – Sunday April 5, 2026 – Sundown

FAMILY CELEBRATION IDEAS & DEVOTIONALS

  • Gather fresh fruit or grains to represent a “firstfruits” offering
  • Share testimonies of how God has brought new life or fresh beginnings in your family
  • Bake bread together to symbolize the start of something new
  • Memorize 1 Corinthians 15:20 as a family

Jesus’ resurrection was not the end of the story — it was the beginning of new life. Where do you need His resurrection power in your life today?

“Jesus, thank You for rising from the dead. I offer You the first and best of my life. Breathe new life into everything in me that’s tired, dry, or dead.”

“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” — 1 Corinthians 15:20 (KJV)

FEAST OF WEEKS

“And ye shall count… unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath… even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days…” — Leviticus 23:15–16 (KJV)

SIMPLE TEACHING LAYOUT

  • Scripture: Leviticus 23:15–22; Acts 2:1–4
  • Theme: The giving of the Word and the Spirit
  • On Mount Sinai, God gave the Torah (Law) on this day (Exodus 19–20)
  • On the same day centuries later, the Holy Spirit was poured out in Acts 2
  • Jesus fulfills the promise of the New Covenant — not just laws on stone, but truth written on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33)
  • This feast celebrates the power of God’s presence in us
  • It reminds us that we are not alone — the Holy Spirit empowers us to live a godly life
  • It’s also a call to share the Gospel — Pentecost birthed the Church!
  • 2026 Date: Begins Saturday evening, May 23
  • Ends: Sunday evening, May 24

“Celebrate the fire — Receive the Word and walk in the Spirit!”

                              Pentecost

Begins – Saturday May 30, 2026 – Sundown

Ends – Sunday May 31, 2026 – Sundown

“Celebrate the fire — Receive the Word and walk in the Spirit!”

FAMILY CELEBRATION IDEAS & DEVOTIONALS

  • Read Exodus 20 and Acts 2 together
  • Bake two loaves of bread (symbolizing the two tablets or Jew + Gentile unity in Christ)
  • Decorate with wheat or harvest symbols to remember the firstfruits offering
  • Take time as a family to ask God to fill you anew with His Spirit

God didn’t just want to dwell near His people — He wanted to dwell in them. Through the Holy Spirit, we have power, guidance, and comfort every day.

“Holy Spirit, fill me again. Give me boldness, wisdom, and a heart that reflects Jesus. Thank You for writing Your truth inside of me.”

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…” — Acts 1:8 (KJV)

FEAST OF TRUMPETS

“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.” — Leviticus 23:24 (KJV)

SIMPLE TEACHING LAYOUT

  • Scripture: Leviticus 23:23–25; Numbers 29:1
  • Theme: Wake up and prepare!
  • Trumpets are used to announce a king, warn of danger, or call people together
  • This feast points to the return of Jesus with the sound of a trumpet (1 Thessalonians 4:16)
  • It’s a call to repentance, watchfulness, and readiness
  • It reminds us to stay spiritually awake
  • It calls believers to repent and reflect before judgment
  • It is a season of hope and preparation for the coming King
  • 2025 Date: Begins Wednesday evening, October 1
  • Ends: Thursday evening, October 2

“Blow the trumpet — Jesus is coming!”

                        Feast of Trumpets

Begins – Friday September 11, 2026 – Sundown

Ends – Saturday September 12, 2026 – Sundown

FAMILY CELEBRATION IDEAS & DEVOTIONALS

  • Blow a shofar or play trumpet sounds to mark the day
  • Spend time in prayer and reflection as a family
  • Write down areas where you want to grow spiritually and “wake up”
  • Light candles and read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 together

The trumpet reminds us that Jesus is coming again. Are we living like people who are watching and waiting?

“Lord, awaken my heart to Your return. Help me live each day ready, faithful, and focused on Your Kingdom.”

“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout… and with the trump of God…” — 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (KJV)

The Day of Atonement

“For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before the Lord.” — Leviticus 16:30 (KJV)

SIMPLE TEACHING LAYOUT

  • Scripture: Leviticus 16; Leviticus 23:26–32
  • Theme: Repentance, forgiveness, and cleansing
  • Yom Kippur was the holiest day of the year — the high priest entered the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the nation
  • Jesus is now our Great High Priest who entered once for all with His own blood (Hebrews 9:11–12)
  • Through Him, we have complete forgiveness and direct access to God
  • It is a day to reflect on the seriousness of sin
  • It reminds us of the power of Jesus’ sacrifice
  • It’s a sacred time to pray, fast, and draw near to God with a clean heart

                           Day of Atonement

Begins – Sunday September 20, 2026 – Sundown

Ends – Monday September 21, 2026 – Sundown

“Today, we remember the blood that covers — and the mercy that cleanses.”

FAMILY CELEBRATION IDEAS & DEVOTIONALS

  • Set aside the day for quiet reflection, prayer, or fasting (age-appropriate)
  • Read Psalm 51 together and talk about repentance
  • Write letters to God asking for forgiveness and burn or bury them as a symbol of being washed clean
  • Create a “white heart” craft to remind kids that Jesus makes us clean

On this sacred day, the people waited for the high priest to return from the Holy Place. We now wait for our High Priest, Jesus, who will return again — not with sin, but to bring salvation.

“God, search my heart and show me anything that separates me from You. Thank You for the blood of Jesus that covers every sin. Help me live with a clean heart.”

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9 (KJV)

FEAST OF TABERNACLES

“Ye shall dwell in booths seven days… that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths…” — Leviticus 23:42–43 (KJV)

SIMPLE TEACHING LAYOUT

  • Scripture: Leviticus 23:33–44; Zechariah 14:16
  • Theme: God dwells with us — joy and celebration!
  • Sukkot celebrates when God dwelt with His people in the wilderness
  • Jesus — called Immanuel, “God with us” — came to dwell among us (John 1:14)
  • One day, Jesus will tabernacle with us forever in His Kingdom (Revelation 21:3)
  • This is a time of great joy and thanksgiving
  • It reminds us to celebrate God’s presence in our everyday lives
  • It points to our eternal home with Jesus, where He will dwell with us forever
  • 2025 Date: Begins Wednesday evening, October 15
  • Ends: Wednesday evening, October 22

“Rejoice — God dwells with us now, and forever!”

                             Feast of Tabernacles

1st Day: Begins – Friday September 25. 2026 – Sundown

            Ends – Saturday September 26, 2026 – Sundown

8th Day: Begins – Friday October 2, 2026 – Sundown

             Ends – Saturday October3, 2026 – Sundown

“1st Day – 8th Day Feast of Tabernacles”

FAMILY CELEBRATION IDEAS & DEVOTIONALS

  • Build a simple tent or blanket “sukkah” in your living room or backyard
  • Eat a meal together inside your sukkah and read John 1:14 and Revelation 21:3
  • Decorate your sukkah with fall fruits, flowers, or drawings of God’s blessings
  • Talk about ways you’ve seen God “dwell with” your family this year

God’s desire has always been to be with His people. Through Jesus, He lives in us by His Spirit — and one day we’ll live with Him forever in joy.

“Father, thank You for always being with me — in the wilderness and in celebration. Fill my heart with joy and hope as I remember that You will one day dwell with us forever.”

“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them…” — Revelation 21:3 (KJV)