A remembrance.
A reason. A scripture.
Explore the meaning and biblical background of the observances found in the DSOI calendar app. Begin with the passages, then continue your study with DSOI.
Passover
Passover recalls the deliverance of the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt.
Explore the observance →Feast of Unleavened Bread
This feast recalls Israel’s departure from Egypt and the eating of unleavened bread.
Explore the observance →Firstfruits
The offering of firstfruits acknowledges God in the beginning of the harvest.
Explore the observance →Feast of Weeks
The Feast of Weeks is connected with the harvest and an offering before God.
Explore the observance →Memorial Blowing of Trumpets
Leviticus describes a memorial marked by the blowing of trumpets and a holy convocation.
Explore the observance →Day of Atonement
The Day of Atonement centers on affliction of the soul, rest, and atonement.
Explore the observance →Feast of Tabernacles
Tabernacles recalls the children of Israel dwelling in booths after being brought out of Egypt.
Explore the observance →Feast of Dedication
The account in 1 Maccabees describes the cleansing of the sanctuary, the rebuilding of the altar, and the joyful dedication that followed.
Explore the observance →Day of Simeon
DSOI keeps this as a remembrance-only observance.
Explore the observance →Destruction of Nicanor
DSOI keeps this as a remembrance-only observance.
Explore the observance →Purim
Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman’s plan to destroy them, as recorded in Esther.
Explore the observance →Sabbath & New Moon
Related observances included in the DSOI app.
Weekly Sabbath →
Scripture presents the Sabbath as a day of rest and holy convocation. Begin with the creation account and the commandment in Exodus.
Genesis 2:1–3 Exodus 20:8–11 Leviticus 23:3New Moon Observance →
Study the scriptural references to new moons, remembrance, and worship. The passages below provide a starting point for understanding the observance.
Numbers 10:10 Numbers 28:11–15 Isaiah 66:23