44 Questions
What is the commandment given by Yehovah in Deuteronomy 16:1?
To guard the month of Aviv, keep the Passover, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread
What is the reason given for keeping the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread?
To remember the Exodus from Egypt by night
What do secular historians, archeologists, Jewish Rabbis, and Protestant Seminary Bible School Teachers claim about the biblical narratives?
They are mythical and essentially a 'pious fiction'
What is the reason given for the lack of archeological evidence supporting the biblical narratives?
The scholars have been looking in the right places but at the wrong time
What was the outcome of David Rohl's archeological research?
He revealed that the secular scholars were looking at the wrong time period
How long did David Rohl conduct his archeological research?
30 years
What does the lack of archeological evidence suggest to secular historians, archeologists, Jewish Rabbis, and Protestant Seminary Bible School Teachers?
The stories of the Old Testament are mythical and not based on historical events
What is the claim made by secular historians, archeologists, Jewish Rabbis, and Protestant Seminary Bible School Teachers about the creation of the biblical narratives?
They were created by the Judean priesthood between the seventh and third centuries B.C.
What should you do before accepting an invitation or setting a date?
Check Yehovah’s calendar first
What is the significance of the month of Aviv?
It is the month that Yehovah commanded us to guard
What should we examine during the days of Unleavened Bread?
Our heart, mind, and relationships
What is the first sign of Aviv 1?
The barley fields are aviv
Why should we avoid erroneous teachings about the history of the Exodus?
Because they make Yehovah a liar
What should we do with leavened products before the Feast of Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread?
Discard them from our kitchen cupboards and home
What is the significance of cleaning our homes of physical leaven?
To reflect on the spiritual leaven we need to overcome
What is the result of loving one another as commanded by Yehoshua?
Everyone will know that we are Yehoshua’s disciples
What should we do in preparation for Yehovah’s Feast days?
Plan to convocate with like-minded brethren if possible
What is the ultimate goal of our actions towards Yehovah?
To show love and respect to Yehovah
In what period did the Exodus happen, according to recent research?
Middle Bronze Age
Who agreed that the Exodus never happened?
Both secular historians and archeologists, and Jewish Rabbis
What is the reason why the Rabbis believe in the biblical account, according to the text?
Because it is based on faith
What did Yehoshua call the men who plotted to kill him?
Whitewashed sepulchers, and children of the devil
What is the command of Yehovah to His children?
To guard this month of Abib
What is the result of not knowing the truth?
We will be unable to proclaim the truth
What is the recommended way to 'guard' the month of Aviv?
By notifying your employer ahead of time
How do you know when to schedule time off for the 8 days period?
Once Rosh Hashanah has been declared
What is the recommended approach to taking time off for the 8 days period?
Make it an annual vacation slot
What is the importance of identifying both the Spring and Fall Feast days on your calendar ahead of time?
It helps you to make it a habit each year
What is the source of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life?
The world
What is the significance of the Spring season in Yehovah's Calendar?
It is a time when all that was dead in the winter springs to life
What was the result of the Sanhedrin's actions?
They exalted the shadow above God Himself
What was the main reason for the Sanhedrin's plot against Yehoshua?
He exposed their lawlessness and disobeyed their laws
What was the significance of the Old Testament in relation to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God?
It preached the important truths of the Gospel
What was the outcome of the world's passing away, according to 1 John 2:16-17?
The one doing the desire of Elohim remains forever
What is the significance of the Spring Feasts in the month of Aviv?
To remember the instructions and significance of Yehovah's faithfulness, covenant, and love
What is the purpose of the Feast of Unleavened Bread?
A feast of sanctification, where we are separated unto holiness
What did Yehovah give us as a gift of Justification?
His Son Yehoshua
What is the purpose of the Wave Sheaf Day?
To begin the 50 days countdown to Shavuot
What is the result of justification by faith in Yehoshua's sacrifice?
We receive forgiveness and are declared righteous
What is the significance of the Sabbath in the Spring Feasts?
It is a weekly seventh day of rest
What is the result of being separated unto holiness during the Feast of Unleavened Bread?
We become a holy living sacrifice unto Yehovah
What is the purpose of the Rosh Hashanah celebration?
To mark the beginning of the New Year
What is the significance of Yehovah's faithfulness, covenant, and love in the Spring Feasts?
They are a reminder of Yehovah's faithfulness, covenant, and love
What is the result of being justified by Yehovah's grace?
We have peace with God and are declared righteous
Study Notes
The Month of Aviv
- Yehovah has commanded us to guard the month of Aviv, keep the Passover on Aviv 14, and keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread for 7 days starting on Aviv 15.
- This is to remember that Yehovah brought the Israelites out of Egypt by night in the month of Aviv.
The Exodus and Historical Record
- Some historians and archeologists believe that the Exodus never happened, and the stories of the Old Testament are mythical.
- They claim that there is a lack of evidence in the archeological record to support the stories of Joseph, Jacob, and the Israelites in Egypt.
- However, British Egyptologist and historian David Rohl's research has revealed that the Exodus happened in the Middle Bronze Age, and the secular scholars were looking in the right places but at the wrong time.
Faith and Obeying Yehovah's Commands
- Believers must obey Yehovah's commands, including keeping the Feast of Aviv, to show their love for Him.
- Faith is not just about believing, but also about obeying and doing what Yehovah has commanded.
- By obeying Yehovah's commands, believers demonstrate their love for Him and set themselves apart from the world.
Guarding the Month of Aviv
- To guard the month of Aviv, believers must:
- Identify the Spring Feast days on their calendar ahead of time.
- Schedule time off for the 8-day period, or at least on the Sabbaths that fall within the period.
- Make arrangements with their employer and plan ahead to avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Prioritize Yehovah's calendar over their own plans and commitments.
Preparing for the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread
- Believers must:
- Remove all leavened products from their homes.
- Clean their homes thoroughly to remove all physical leaven.
- Reflect on spiritual leaven and overcome it in their hearts and minds.
- Destroy and discard objects or materials that encourage spiritual leaven from their homes.
- Celebrate the Spring Feasts unto Yehovah and set themselves apart from the world.
The Significance of the Spring Feasts
- The Spring Feasts are a time of sanctification, separation, and justification.
- They represent Yehovah's plan of salvation and redemption.
- The gospel is embedded in Yehovah's calendar and demonstrated in the Spring Feasts.
- The Feasts of the Spring season are a time of new life and redemption, and Yehovah's plan of salvation is clearly demonstrated through them.
This quiz questions the historicity of the Exodus story, including the existence of Pharaoh, Moses, and the Israelites. Test your knowledge on the debate surrounding this biblical event.
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