"Repetitive, Joyful, Necessary Holidays"

Central Passage: Deuteronomy 16:9-12

Preacher: Pastor Kevin Cox

Outline:

• Proposition: The Feast of Weeks in Deuteronomy 16:9-12 was an Old Covenant holy day set aside to commemorate the giving of the law on Mt Sinai and to rejoice with thanksgiving over the fruits of the land that God has provided. But the feast of weeks takes on a new meaning for us New Covenant believers today.

1. The Stipulations of the Feast of Weeks
2. The Principle of the Feast of Weeks
3. The Covenantal Progression of the Feast of Weeks

• Conclusion:
  1. We live in a fallen world, but God's people have the firstfruits of the Kingdom now.
  2. Practice thankfulness for our evangelistic witness and to grow in spiritual discernment.
  3. Pray out of neediness and pray with thanksgiving when God answers.
  4. Rejoice at the work of His hand in creation.