The Upper Room Fellowship Teaching: The Feasts of the Jews

The Feast of Sabbath

Ray Kelly — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Sabbath

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st June 2026

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To conclude our study of the Jewish Feasts, we explore the Feast of the Sabbath. We examine how Jesus challenged the legalism of His day to restore the true heart of the Sabbath—a gift, not a burden—revealing how we can live in a state of rest through His finished work on the cross. We also explore the importance of fellowship, the Millennial Reign, and how God's miraculous provision of manna in the wilderness teaches us to trust Him as our faithful provider.

The Feast of Tabernacles Part 2

Ray Kelly — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Tabernacles Part 2

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 14th June 2026

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Today’s sermon concludes our study of the Feast of Tabernacles. It highlights how the Nation of Israel celebrated the feast corporately, and how their ceremonial embellishments ultimately point to Jesus through the libation offering.

The Feast of Tabernacles

Ray Kelly — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Tabernacles

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 31st May 2026

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Today's message concludes last week's study on the Day of Atonement, before beginning the study on the Feast of Tabernacles. The Feast of Tabernacles content begins at 26:00 in today's message. Where the Day of Atonement commanded seven days of humility, the Feast of Tabernacles commands seven days of joy! How are these two events connected?

The Day of Atonement

Ray Kelly — Sun, 24 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Day of Atonement

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 24th May 2026

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In today's message we consider the Day of Atonement and how it points to Jesus. How does the High Priests garments illustrate Christ, God incarnate? How do the two goats depict how God deals with our sin?

The Feast of Trumpets

Ray Kelly — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Trumpets

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th May 2026

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In today's sixth study we explore the Feast of Trumpets, when the shofarot are blown. What does this, the first of the autumn feasts, signify?

Link to the video of shofarot being blown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpbvpE5QVKc

The Feast of Pentecost

Ray Kelly — Sun, 03 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Pentecost

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd May 2026

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In today's sermon we look at the Feast of Pentecost, connecting it to the Holy Spirit's arrival in Acts 2.

The Feast of Unleavened Bread

Ray Kelly — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Unleavened Bread

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th April 2026

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In today's message we consider the Feast (or Appointed Time) of Unleavened Bread, which proceeds directly the Passover. This Feast connects to the journey out of Egypt and to the Red Sea, which further connects with our salvation experience up to baptism.

Click here for Powerpoint notes with the images mentioned in the sermon.

The Feast of Passover Part 2

Ray Kelly — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Passover Part 2

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th April 2026

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In today's message we continue to look at the "appointed time" of the Passover, looking at how aspects of the Seder traditions depict Jesus Christ.

The Feast of Firstfruits

Ray Kelly — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100

The Feast of Firstfruits

Series: The Feasts of the Jews

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th April 2026

Passages:

Leviticus 23:9-14
Deuteronomy 26:1-11

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On Easter Sunday we begin our new, short series looking at the Feasts of the Jews. We begin with a review of the Feast of Firstfruits, exploring the connections between this feast and the resurrection of Christ. By examining the precise instructions given in Leviticus 23, we see how the grain that "falls to the earth and dies" becomes a powerful testimony of hope, intercession, and the eternal provision of God for His people.