Leviticus 23:2-44 Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations… I. SACRED LIFE IS ITSELF A FESTIVAL. 1. Divine in its origin. 2. Blissful in its quality. 3. Enriched with frequent delights. II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR HAS ITS FESTIVITIES. 1. Time is interrupted by sacred seasons. 2. Human life is refreshed by the blessings of religion. 3. A witness to what is God's will for man. III. GRACIOUS SEASONS ARE APPOINTED FOR THE CHURCH. 1. Days of rest and gladness. 2. Special times of revival. 3. Foretaste of Heaven's joy. (W. H. Jellie.) Parallel Verses KJV: Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts. |
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