The Feasts of Israel: Seasons of the Messiah

by Bruce Scott

Miss the Old Testament Pictures of Christ, and You're Missing a Big Part of the Story.Many of the Bible's most incredible prophecies about Christ are intricately hidden within the Jewish holidays and feasts of the Old Testament. That's where you'll find little-known yet astounding pictures that point to Christ's deity ---- His ministry-- The Cross-- His Resurrection-- Even His Second Coming and future reign as King of kings and Lord of lordsDon't miss any part of the greatest story ever told . . . with author Bruce Scott's book, The Feasts of Israel: Seasons of the Messiah!

Genres: History

199 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Emily Hoornstra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough history, description, and potential application for each of the OT feasts. Without a strong framework already in place for myself, I found the info (combined with my college lectures) to be an almost overwhelming amount. Hang in there! I almost feel as though the last 3 chapters were the most profound for me.

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a basic overview of Jewish feasts and festivals and some low shelf observations for Christian application. I was surprised by how much space was given to extrabiblical celebrations and the depth of description wasn’t quite what I was hoping for. However, it is a very solid introduction.

[Suzanne Cefola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful guide to the FEASTS OF ISRAEL:)

[Tebel Shaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author inserts his pre-mil eschatology in relation to Israel throughout the book, stated as fact, not opinion.

[Chet · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book. After reading it through I revisited much the second time. I've had the pleasure to talk to the author, meeting him during a bible conference. He's a follower of Jesus Christ, as am I. Thus, the perspective of the holy days of Israel is a familiar one. He looks at the traditions and religious bent of Israelis from the perspective of a Christian.
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I wonder what significance the Passover has for my life? Scott gives an answer to this and fifteen other like questions. Each chapter opens with a glimpse into how the feast day is celebrated. This is followed by a description of the feast and its biblical origins. Next is a description of how the day is celebrated in modern times. Finally, a statement of significance in prophesy especially as relates to Messiah, Christ Jesus.
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Being a Biblicist, I would characterize myself as a Baptist with Pentecostal leanings, which would probably differentiate me from the author. Thus, I found some of the assumed intentions of God, leading, even misleading at times. As example, from the chapter on the sabbath: "God did not rest on the seventh day because He was fatigued. Rather, the idea of resting spoke more of cessation. The Israelites were to cease whatever work ... focus on the spiritual, ... refresh the inner man ... [and] reflect on their relationship with God." "By keeping the Sabbath in this way, the Israelites marked out a distinction or division between themselves and the godless world ..." Scott closes with, "This is what God intended for Israel when He instituted the Sabbath." What did God really intend? The question has many possible answers. Infinite! By taking a seventh day and resting, God by example set a law into being. It may be as Scott has indicated, or it may be for some other reason. I would argue that like gravity, we may choose to obey the law. And, if not, there would be consequences. Thus, the purpose for the Sabbath has more to do with our spiritual position before God than the effect our obedience has upon others.
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As Scott points out, even Jewish people have oft forgot their roots in these feast days. Those of other religions would not be expected to know them. The Feasts of Israel - Seasons of the Messiah is light read into the high points of important Bible examples of Gods deliverances, how we should remember them, and what import they have towards our future.
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I recommend this book.

[Lee Harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good way to measure the worth of a book, for me, is to page through it afterward noting how much of the text has been highlighted. In this case, a lot! If I have any criticism of the book, it’s that Scott finds too much meaning in the feasts. He works overly hard to relate every aspect of Jewish celebrations to the life of Jesus, even when the New Testament authors didn’t appear to have any intention of such parallels. This artificiality does betray Scott’s evangelistic emphasis.

This book is written very simply; a young teenager could appreciate and enjoy it as much as adults. And when this young teenager finished the book, he/she would have a deeper understanding of the New Testament’s Jewish influence than the majority of Christian ministers!

Scott covers the Sabbath and the major feasts of Passover, the Feast of Weeks, the Jewish New Year, the Day of Atonement, and the Feasts of Tabernacles in part 1. He then covers a number of minor feasts (including Hanukkah and Purim) and Jewish fast days in part 2. A concluding chapter titled Shadow or Substance? discusses what the recognition of these feasts should mean to us today, and whether or not Christians should celebrate them.

[Cori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learn how the Jewish feasts point to the coming Messiah. This is a great tool to use to teach Sunday school. I taught upper elementary children, covering one chapter (feast) each week, while also preparing the meal for them. They LOVED it!