Leviticus, 23
35. The first day will be a day of sacred assembly; you will do no heavy work.
35. The first day will be a day of sacred assembly; you will do no heavy work.
Leviticus 23 is a chapter that deals with God's religious festivals for the people of Israel. He describes seven parties that must be celebrated throughout the year, along with detailed instructions on how each of them should be celebrated. Below are four verses related to the topics covered in Leviticus 23:
Colossians 2:16-17: "Therefore, no one judges them for what you eat or drink, or with some religious festivity, or the celebration of the new or Saturday days. These things are shadows of what would come; The reality, however, is found in Christ. " This verse relates to the chapter of Leviticus 23, which describes the religious festivals established by God. In Colossians, a connection with the fulfillment of these feasts in Christ is made.
Acts 2:1-4: "When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all gathered in one place. Suddenly came from heaven a sound, as with a very strong wind, and filled the whole house where they were based. who looked like fire tongues, which separated and landed on each of them. They all were full of the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them. " This verse relates to the feast of Pentecost, described in Leviticus 23.
John 7:2-10: "However, the Jewish Tabernacle Feast was near. Jesus then said to them, 'My time has not yet come, but for you any time is good. The world cannot hate them, but to me He hates, because I testify that his works are bad. '" This verse relates to the Feast of Tabernacles, described in Leviticus 23.
Matthew 26:17-19: "On the first day of the feast of bread without yeast, the disciples approached Jesus and asked, 'Where do you want us to make the preparations to eat Easter?' He replied, 'Go to the city, look for a certain man, and say to him, The Master says, My time is near. I will celebrate Easter with my disciples at your home. " This verse relates to the Easter Feast, described in Leviticus 23.
“Nas tentações, combata com coragem! Nas quedas, humilhe-se mas não desanime!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina