AUTUMN MOEDIM & SPRING MOEDIM

by Beth Piepenburg

While the moedim, or appointed times, originally pointed back to the events of the Exodus, they served as foreshadows of events pertaining to the Messiah.

AUTUMN MOEDIM

The Autumn Moedim played the chord of the major events of Christ: the Annunciation, Redemption, and the Grand Finale. Yom Teruah or Day of Trumpets played the first note of the Autumn Moedim, sung out by the announcement of Gabriel concerning the Son of God. Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement played the second note of the Autumn Moedim, pointing to the Supreme High Priest sacrificing himself for the people who would become the Temple of God. However, the details would happen during the time of the Spring Moedim. Chag Sukkah or Feast of Tabernacles played the final note of the Autumn Moedim, depicted by the Church living in temporary shelters until the Lord’s return, possibly the Eighth Day of Assembly.

SPRING MOEDIM

The Spring Moedim played the melody of the short time frame leading up to the events of Cavalry and Pentecost. Rosh HaShannah or New Year, originally held in the spring after the first sighting of the green ear of barley, was the opening note. Two weeks later was the Pesach or Passover note, with the crucifixion of the Lamb of God. Consecutively came the Chag HaMatzah note, with the breaking of the unleavened bread representing Christ, the Bread of Life. Three days later the Reishit Katzir or Firstfruits played the Resurrection note. Fifty days later was Chag Shabua or the Feast of Weeks/Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the first believers.

CONCLUSION

With a better understanding of historical documents and astronomy, we can understand the Scriptures much better than before. By dovetailing the Autumn Moedim with the Spring Moedim, the drama of Redemption comes to life.

Copyright by Beth Piepenburg, 2014. All rights reserved.