Jump to: Topical • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Celebration in the biblical context often involves expressions of joy, gratitude, and reverence towards God. Throughout the Scriptures, celebrations are depicted as significant events that mark God's faithfulness, deliverance, and provision. These events are characterized by communal gatherings, feasting, worship, and the observance of specific rituals and commandments.Old Testament Celebrations 1. Sabbath: The Sabbath is a weekly day of rest and worship instituted by God. It is a time for the Israelites to cease from labor and celebrate God's creation and deliverance. Exodus 20:8-10 commands, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God." 2. Feasts and Festivals: The Old Testament outlines several feasts that the Israelites were commanded to observe. These include: · Passover: Celebrating Israel's deliverance from Egypt, as described in Exodus 12. It is a time to remember God's mighty hand in freeing His people. · Feast of Unleavened Bread: Following Passover, this feast lasts seven days, during which no leavened bread is eaten, symbolizing purity and separation from sin (Exodus 12:15-20). · Feast of Weeks (Pentecost): Celebrated seven weeks after Passover, it is a time of thanksgiving for the harvest (Leviticus 23:15-21). · Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot): A week-long celebration of God's provision during the Israelites' wilderness journey (Leviticus 23:33-43). 3. Jubilee: Every fiftieth year, the Year of Jubilee was a time of liberation and restoration, where debts were forgiven, and land was returned to original owners (Leviticus 25:8-17). New Testament Celebrations 1. The Lord's Supper: Instituted by Jesus during the Passover meal, the Lord's Supper is a celebration of the New Covenant through Christ's sacrifice. 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 records Jesus saying, "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me... This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." 2. Baptism: A celebration of new life in Christ, baptism symbolizes the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (Romans 6:3-4). 3. Worship and Praise: The early church gathered regularly to celebrate through worship, prayer, and teaching. Acts 2:46-47 describes, "They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people." Celebration in the Life of Believers Celebration is an integral part of the Christian life, reflecting the joy and gratitude for God's grace and salvation. Believers are encouraged to rejoice always (Philippians 4:4) and to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Celebrations can take various forms, including corporate worship, personal devotion, and communal gatherings, all aimed at glorifying God and edifying the body of Christ. Eternal Celebration The Bible also points to an ultimate celebration in the presence of God. Revelation 19:7-9 speaks of the "marriage supper of the Lamb," a future event where believers will celebrate the union with Christ in His eternal kingdom. This eschatological celebration is the culmination of God's redemptive plan and the fulfillment of His promises to His people. Topical Bible Verses Psalm 150:1-6Praise you the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Topicalbible.org 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Matthew 2:1 Matthew 2:11 Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) The act, process, or time of celebrating.Greek 1077. genesia -- a birthday celebration ... a birthday celebration. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: genesia Phonetic Spelling: (ghen-es'-ee-ah) Short Definition: a birthday celebration ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1077.htm - 6k 1062. gamos -- a wedding 21. agalliao -- to exult, rejoice greatly 2810. Kleopas -- Cleopas, a Christian Strong's Hebrew 1974. hillul -- a rejoicing, praise... merry, praise. From halal (in the sense of rejoicing); a celebration of thanksgiving for harvest -- merry, praise. see HEBREW halal. 1973, 1974. hillul. 1975 ... /hebrew/1974.htm - 6k Library For the Centenary Celebration For the Jubilee Celebration of the Religious Tract Society, 1848 How Titus Upon the Celebration of his Brothers and Fathers ... Of the Disagreement Respecting the Celebration of Easter. Death of Licinius, and Celebration of the Event. Celebration of Constantine's Decennalia. Whether the Defects Occurring During the Celebration of this ... Of the Scenic Plays, the Celebration of which the Gods have ... Sermon at the Faribault Celebration of the Centennial of the ... Unanimous Declaration of the Council Concerning Faith, and the ... Thesaurus Celebration (8 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The act, process, or time of celebrating. Multi-Version Concordance Celebration (8 Occurrences). 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