Reconnecting disciples with the appointments of the Lord.
Embark on a transformative journey with our course, where we rediscover the first few appointments of the Lord (Mo’edim) and embrace the rich legacy of the commands, Israel, and the Torah as the heart of following Yeshua (Jesus). This is more than just learning; it’s a call to return to our spiritual roots as disciples, challenging conventional beliefs and rekindling our bond with the very essence of our faith. Join us as we learn how to celebrate Passover and Pentecost in a way that deeply honours and remembers Jesus, enriching your spiritual path. It’s an invitation to experience your faith like never before, bridging past and present in an unforgettable exploration of our shared heritage and our future.
By the end of this course, YOU will be able to:
Understand the significance of the appointments of the Lord. Discover the significance of biblical appointments set by God and their connection to Yeshua’s eternal redemption, unveiling the powerful narrative of Israel’s liberation and the invitation for Gentiles (The nations).
Understand the difference between Passover vs. Easter: Explore the origins, meanings, and traditions of Passover and Easter, uncovering the historical rift and implications of their divergence in Jewish and Christian contexts.
Know and practice remembering Yeshua (Jesus) through Passover: Understand the importance of remembering Yeshua through Passover, connecting the Last Supper’s instruction with communion practices and the annual celebration of Passover by disciples.
Understand the Passover Seder’s Symbolism: Dive deep into the Passover Seder’s components and symbolism, illuminating how they relate to Yeshua’s teachings and the command to pass down the story through generations.
Recognise the link between the Feast of Unleavened Bread and Yeshua: Explore the connection between Yeshua’s death, burial, resurrection, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, gaining insight into how Christians can honour this significant week.
Understand Pentecost’s dual significance: Uncover the dual significance of Pentecost, drawing parallels between the events at Mt. Sinai and the Holy Spirit’s outpouring, connecting them to the gathering of believers in Yeshua as the Jewish Messiah.
Activate acts of charity at Pentecost: Learn about the tradition of giving to the poor during Pentecost, understanding its scriptural basis and its role as a blueprint for Christian discipleship and community service.
Lesson 1
The Appointments of the Lord: This lesson introduces the biblical appointments (Mo’edim) set by God, exploring their significance in the context of discipleship in Yeshua. Are these exclusively Jewish festivals or are these God’s appointments?
It covers the historical and scriptural background of these divine appointments, providing a platform for future lessons.
Lesson 2
The Origins of Passover: This lesson delves into the historical and scriptural roots of Passover, examining the powerful redemption of Israel from the Egyptians and her deities. Was this just a fictional story or is this story a foreshadow of the eternal redemption that comes through Yeshua.
Lesson 3
Passover vs Easter: This lesson compares and contrasts Passover with Easter, analysing their origins, meanings, and traditions in both Jewish and Christian contexts. Together we will explore where the rift between Passover and Easter, with the councils in 325 and 265 AD and the implications of those decisions.
Lesson 4
Do “THIS” in Remembrance of Me: Focusing on Yeshua’s instruction during the Last Supper, this lesson explores the significance of remembering Him through Passover. Where does communion, as practiced today fit into this? Should we as Christians be celebrating Passover each and every year?
Lesson 5
The Passover Seder: This lesson offers an in-depth look at the Passover Seder, its components, and its symbolism. It explains the traditional elements of the Seder meal and their significance in the context of Yeshua’s teachings and the command in Torah to ‘retell’ the story to each generation so that they don’t forget – A similar message to Yeshua’s commission to the disciples.
Lesson 6
The Feast of Unleavened Bread: This lesson covers the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and how Passover falls within this incredible week. We know that Yeshua died at Passover, but what does His death, burial and resurrection have to do with this week in particular? How do we as Christians honour this week long festival?
Lesson 7
First Fruits and the Resurrection: Examining the Feast of First Fruits, this lesson draws connections between this ancient celebration and the resurrection of Yeshua. We will explore how the First Fruit offering of barley was collected by the High Priest, and that no one could touch of their harvest until this ‘First Fruit’ had been accepted by God? Does this sound familiar to Yeshua’s own language “Don’t touch me for I haven’t yet ascended”.
Lesson 8
Pentecost and Sinai: This lesson explores the dual significance of Pentecost, linking it to both the events at Mt Sinai and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We will delve into the events that occurred and come to an understanding that both events were remarkably similar AND both incredibly powerful. We will explore who the 3000 were that believed on Yeshua as the Jewish Messiah and what they were doing there in the first place.
Lesson 9
Pentecost and Giving to the Poor: This final lesson focuses on the aspect of charity associated with Pentecost, this lesson delves into the tradition of giving to the poor during this feast. We will explore together the command of storing up a 2nd tithe and bringing it to Pentecost as an intentional blueprint for taking care of people in our communities.
It explores the scriptural basis for this practice and its implications for Christian discipleship and community service.
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