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In this episode of Contending for the Faith, Bishop Ronald Roston and Bishop LaCreece Roston explore why the biblical feasts remain important for Christians today. Using Leviticus 23 as a base, they walk through the meaning and symbolism of Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of Firstfruits.

The hosts explain Hebrew terms like matzah, chametz, and se'or and discuss how the feasts point to spiritual truths: removal of sin, consecration of the harvest, and Jesus as the fulfillment of Firstfruits through his resurrection. They examine scriptural passages from Matthew, John, Corinthians, and Romans to show how Yeshua’s death and resurrection align with the feast calendar and the promise of resurrection for believers.

The episode also covers the historical debate between Pharisees and Sadducees over the dating of the omer and why that matters for counting to Shavuot (Pentecost). Practical implications include living the resurrected life now, the promise of future resurrection, and the call to maturity in faith.

Resources and next steps are shared, including the hosts' books and YouTube channels, and the episode closes with a blessing and the traditional greeting: shalom.