Sabbath and New Moon Observances

Study Notes

Sabbath

Observance based on Exodus 20:8-11, emphasizing rest and no work.
Leviticus 23:3 designates it as a holy convocation.
Exclusively for Israel as stated in Exodus 31:16-17.
Preparation day before the Sabbath mentioned in Exodus 16:23.
Isaiah 58:13 advises against personal activities on this day.
No cooking allowed due to Exodus 35:3, prohibiting kindling fire.
Commerce halted during Sabbath as outlined by Nehemiah 10:31.
Nehemiah 13:19 notes restrictions on travel related to Sabbath observance.

New Moon

Psalms 81:3-4 instructs to blow the trumpet during the new moon.
Celebrated as a day of gladness in Numbers 10:10.
Sirach 43:6-9 highlights the importance of marking seasons.
Isaiah 66:23 calls for all flesh to worship the Lord during this time.
Designated as perpetual observance in 2 Chronicles 2:4.
Amos 8:5 reinforces no buying or selling on this day.
The moon serves as a marker for seasons as stated in Psalms 104:19.
Exodus 13:10 emphasizes observance of seasons yearly.

Passover

Celebrated on the 14th day of the first month at evening, as per Leviticus 23:5-8.
John's Gospel (2:13) notes Jews, including Jesus, observing this in Jerusalem.
Numbers 9:5 recounts Passover being celebrated in the wilderness.
Exodus 12:14-19 mandates the removal of leaven from homes.
The month of Abib marks this celebration in Deuteronomy 16:1.
Hebrews 10:4-6 indicates cessation of animal sacrifices.

Day Of Simon

Celebrated on the 23rd day of the second month, recorded in 1 Maccabees 13:51-52.
Historical context involves Tryphon's invasion of Judea and Simon's commitment.

Feast Of First Fruits (Pentecost)

Harvest of the sheaf of first fruits noted in Leviticus 23:9-12.
Counted as seven Sabbaths after Passover according to Leviticus 23:15.

Memorial Of Blowing Of Trumpets

Takes place in October as dictated in Leviticus 23:23-25.
Involves blowing trumpets and refraining from servile work.

Day Of Atonement

Observed on the 10th day of the seventh month, requiring self-affliction and no work, per Leviticus 23:27-32.
Romans 12:1 interprets self-affliction as engaging deeply with the spirit.

Feast Of Tabernacles

Starts on the 15th day of the seventh month, with an emphasis on dwelling in booths for seven days, outlined in Leviticus 23:34-36.
Involves a holy convocation on the 8th day.
The month designated as Ethan is referenced in 1 Kings 8:2.

Feast Of Dedication

Celebrated from the 25th day of the month Casleu, as noted in 1 Maccabees 4:59.
Includes purification of the temple for eight days as seen in 2 Maccabees 1:18.

Destruction Of Nicanor

Commemorated in March, noted in 1 Maccabees 7:47-49, and further corroborated by 2 Maccabees 15:36 and Esther 3:7.

Purim

Celebrated in the twelfth month Adar, detailed in Esther 9:20-32.
This feast honors the events related to Esther's bravery and the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's plot.

Description

Explore the significance and regulations surrounding the observance of the Sabbath and New Moon as detailed in biblical texts. Understand the restrictions, rituals, and cultural practices associated with these important days in Israelite tradition.