Deu 16:1 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 16:1-17: Yearly Feasts and Offerings In this passage, Moses repeats the laws about the three yearly feasts that kept Israel’s faith alive: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. These special times brought the people together to worship God, remember His goodness, and share joy with each other. The rules for these feasts help everyone focus on God’s saving acts, live thankfully, and care for others in the community. v. 1 : The month of Abib, which is in the spring (March or April), was to be remembered because God brought Israel out of Egypt at that time ( v. 1; Exod. 12:2 ). The Passover marked this great rescue, and the whole month was special, even though the feast itself lasted only a week.

‏ Deuteronomy 16:1

Deuteronomy 16:1-17: Yearly Feasts and Offerings

In this passage, Moses repeats the laws about the three yearly feasts that kept Israel’s faith alive: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. These special times brought the people together to worship God, remember His goodness, and share joy with each other. The rules for these feasts help everyone focus on God’s saving acts, live thankfully, and care for others in the community.

v. 1: The month of Abib, which is in the spring (March or April), was to be remembered because God brought Israel out of Egypt at that time (v. 1; Exod. 12:2 ^a). The Passover marked this great rescue, and the whole month was special, even though the feast itself lasted only a week.