1. To glorify God and enjoy him forever (1-22)

The Lord commanded his people to set aside certain days each year to worship God and rejoice in him. Keeping these special days planted in them a sense of history. On the Sabbath day we also worship the God of creation who raised Jesus from the dead. We are commanded to keep the Sabbath day holy. The Passover celebrates deliverance from bondage in Egypt. We also must remember God who delivered us from bondage to sin. The Firstfruits and Feast of Weeks are times to thank God for his blessings on the work of our hands, and times to offer to God the firstfruits of our labor.

2. Forgiveness and remembering (23-44)

The Feast of Trumpets heralds the Day of Atonement. This is the time to come to God for forgiveness. The Feast of Tabernacles is a time of remembering God's care in the wilderness. He also cares for us throughout our pilgrimage of life.

Application: Lord, thank you for your grace of forgiveness. Help me to take time to worship you and to rejoice before you.
One Word: Worship God; remember his grace