Biblical Feasts: Feast of the Unleavened Bread (& First Fruits) Resources

Please note that I am NOT an expert on the BIBLE or on any of the BIBLICAL FEASTS, but I know others are feeling led to celebrate the FEASTS as we are, so I am just sharing what we have been learning. This post, like many of my posts, is a helpful reminder for myself and a place to put links that I might otherwise forget about.

Who should celebrate the Seven Biblical Feasts?

Well, that is a debate among many, and I have been doing TONS of research. During that research, I read somewhere that we are not commanded to celebrate them, but we are invited to celebrate them as Jesus did. How would you feel if you had invited someone to celebrate with you and they didn’t show up?

First and foremost, I would say that you need to pray and see if GOD is leading you to celebrate… you should pray about any big changes in direction before heading down a path that life may be leading you down.

Holy Days vs. Holidays

Why celebrate the Feast of the Unleavened Bread?

Secondly, you should do your own research about the Feast of the Unleavened Bread and the Feast of the First Fruits. Find out the who, the what, the when, the where. the why, and the how… all of it! Then you can decide if and how you want to celebrate it. You can start by reading through Leviticus 23. These Feasts don’t get as much attention as some of the others, but they are so important!

As I mentioned before, we have already been invited, so I definitely want to celebrate… it would be rude to keep ignoring the invite, and if we don’t go, then HE might invite someone else in our place! This is an exciting time, and I want to show GOD how thankful we are for ALL that HE has blessed us with.

I also LOVE that the Feast of Unleavened Bread reminds us of GOD’s provision during the hard times… we may not enjoy the circumstances that we find ourselves in, but we can find COMFORT in knowing that HE is FAITHFUL to provide us with our every need!

This is also the time that Jesus rose from the dead! The unleavened bread is also symbolic of the body of CHRIST, as it is without ‘LEAVEN or SIN’, and the dark spots are symbolic of the bruises and marks HE received before and during the crucifixion, when HE gave HIS life for us!

Note:

The Feast of the First Fruits usually falls somewhere during the week of the Unleavened Bread, and a countdown begins… 50 days until Pentecost! It’s a little confusing, but you can research more if you like.

WHY NOT CELEBRATE?

I can’t think of any reason not to celebrate.

The Beginner’s Guide to the Feast of Unleavened Bread

How?

NO PUFFY BREAD!!

You need to try to rid your home of all foods that contain leaven before the Feast starts. The leaven is symbolic of SIN, and we want to rid our homes and our lives of it. We also want to ask GOD to help us clear our hearts of the ‘leaven’ as well.

You can use this week to go to fun places, spend time with family, and just enjoy the fellowship of friends… just DON’T EAT ANY LEAVEN!

Scripture Reading List for the Spring Feasts

Decorations?

I’m not sure that there are any special decorations, but I think if you have the kids make some arts and crafts to remind you of Moses and the Exodus of the Israelites. You can use a special tablecloth and candles… you’ll probably want to invest in lots of candles for celebrating the Biblical Feasts!

One thing I suggest is that you print out or write your plans and ideas…

Free Party Planning Printables!

It’s ok to start with simple plans or ideas… they often lead to the best memories. You can keep things simple, or maybe you will feel led to do more in the upcoming years… be sure to pray about it!

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You can do all kinds of crafts like:

Kids Crafts for Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits

Fun Ideas for Celebrating Passover and Unleavened Bread

How to Make an Unleavened Bread Pinata

DIY Count the Omer Flair Calendar

Passover & Unleavened Bread: Activity Book

More ideas can be found here:

Buy Celebrating Biblical Feasts ** –This book has a reading plan, decorating ideas, menus, and so much more!

Holy Days – I LOVE this site!

The Feast of Unleavened Bread vs. Passover: What’s the Difference?

Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits

Lesson 4: The Feast of Unleavened Bread

How to Celebrate First Fruits

What foods should we eat?

A lot of the research seems to point towards a lot of Matzah or Unleavened Bread being eaten during this week! You probably want to try out some recipes or stock up on some beforehand. You can check out our Special Spring Meals Menu Plan for some meal ideas. I will try to make a menu plan for the week as well, and I will post a link HERE when it is ready.

Biblical Feasts: Passover Menu & Activities

Biblical Feasts: Feast of the Unleavened Bread & First Fruits

The Ultimate Guide to Days of Unleavened Bread Recipes

Meal Ideas for the Feast of Unleavened Bread

The Ultimate Guide to Days of Unleavened Bread Recipes

Unleavened Recipes

Passover and Unleavened Bread Recipes

MEAL PLANS for the FEAST of Unleavened Bread & Making Homemade Matzah 4 Ways

The Ultimate Guide to Days of Unleavened Bread Recipes

RECIPES FOR THE DAYS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD

Where do we celebrate?

You can celebrate anywhere… you can have a small celebration at home, or you can celebrate with a group of people… you decide.

When do we celebrate?

The Feast of Unleavened Bread starts immediately after Passover and lasts for seven days. The Feast of Weeks will start sometime during this time period as well, and Pentecost is 50 days after the Feast of Weeks begins.

I hope this helps inspire you on your journey, as others have inspired me on mine. Will/do you celebrate the Biblical Feasts? If so, what are your favorite traditions or memories?

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