Paul Luckraft reviews ‘The Appointed Times: Jesus in the Feasts of Israel’ (DVD, 2013, Day of Discovery).
There are many books available to help us understand the importance of the Feasts of Israel not only to Jews but also to Christians seeking to incorporate these ‘Appointed Times’ into their walk of faith. But here is a DVD that will act as an excellent introduction to anyone wondering if this is really something they want to investigate further.
It is also a very useful resource for home study groups and will provide openings for further discussion and teaching.
Four Main Sections
The DVD is divided into four sections, each of 25 minutes. Part 1 is an overview entitled Rest, Remembrance and Renewal, and the following three parts cover Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles in turn.
What makes the DVD very watchable is that we are taken to the Holy Land itself and watch three presenters (Michael Rydelnik, Avner Boskey, Michael Brown) in conversation with each other, sharing what they know and understand both from the Scriptures and their own experiences.
The visual production is of a high quality in all the various settings and locations, and the interaction between the three presenters maintains our interest, even though we know it is largely staged for our benefit!
A highly recommended resource that can be used over and over again.
Prophetic Significance
The value of the teaching in the DVD has many aspects. Not only does it investigate the importance of the Spring and Fall Feasts to Israel and describe the historical, agricultural and sacrificial aspects of these holy days, it also reveals their prophetic significance.
Most importantly, we see how these Appointed Times reveal Jesus as Messiah and the focal point of God’s redemptive plan, and learn how they are fulfilled in Jesus’ death and resurrection. In addition, we are shown how the Fall Feasts point to the promise of his return.
A highly recommended resource that can be used over and over again.
The Appointed Times (100 minutes) is available from Discovery House for £9.50 + P&P, where you can also watch a trailer. The DVD includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired.
