New Year 2023

Spring:::: The Perfect Time to Celebrate the New Ye the God of Israel By Officer Charmain D. Ford March 3, 2023 As the days get longer and the world comes alive in the spring, with trees budding, flowers blooming, and wildlife return to build their nests, and the excitement of a new beginning fills the air. It is a time of renewal, a time of hop of renewal and rebirth is the perfect time to rejuvenate oneself and make new beginnings. Spring is also a season shines brighter, the days get longer, and people start to shed their winter blues. Celebrating the New Year in the sp with renewed energy, enthusiasm, and optimism.

For the God of Israel and his chosen people, this time of year marks the beginning of a new year – a time of new o will explore the benefits and advantages of celebrating the New Year in the spring, which is the God of Israel’s New people. The God of Israel’s New Year The God of Israel’s new year begins on the new moon closest to the spring equinox. The New Year is called Abib (E the first month of the Israelite calendar and marks the beginning of the agricultural cycle, a time for the sowing of renewal when new life bursts forth from the ground as the earth awakens from its winter slumber and begins to p In the book of Exodus, God speaks to Moses and Aaron and tells them that Abib will be the first month of the year unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you” (Exodus 12:2).

The Month of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

One of the significant highlights of Abib is that it is the month of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Pas Israelites from Egypt and the beginning of their journey towards the Promised Land. It is a time to remember God’s time to reflect on the importance of freedom and redemption.

The Israelites were commanded to eat only unleavened bread for seven days during the Feast of Unleavened Brea hasty departure from Egypt, where they did not have time to let their bread rise. It is also a time to remember the symbolised by the bitter herbs. Finally, it is an ordinance that all Israelites must keep forever throughout their gene The Importance of Following Statutes God’s commandment to celebrate the New Year in the spring and observe Passover and the Feast of Unleavened B statute is a culture, commandment or law the God of Israel gives, which is to be obeyed and followed.

God says to the Israelites in the book of Leviticus, “These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD’s Passover. And on the fifteenth day of the same month is LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread” (Leviticus 23:4-6).

Following God’s statutes and celebrating the New Year in the spring, the Israelites should acknowledge their faith special occasions also creates a sense of community and unity.

The Benefits of Celebrating the New Year in the Spring

According to the God of Israel’s calendar, there are many benefits and advantages in celebrating the New Year in th Spiritual Renewal: Just as the earth is renewed in the spring, so can our spirits be renewed as we reflect on how th from the land of their captivity by a mighty right hand while devastating their enemies. It is a time to reset and ref guidance for the year ahead. Community: The spring festivals provide an excellent opportunity for solidarity and community. During the Passove around the table to share a meal and re-tell the Exodus story. It is a time to strengthen relationships and build new Growth and Development: The spring season also provides growth and development opportunities. Reflecting on t year ahead; can strengthen our faith, character, and relationships. We can also develop new skills and talents as we traditions of the season. Connection to the Cycle of Life: The spring season is deeply connected to the cycle of life and the agricultural cycle customs and traditions, we are reminded of our dependence on the God of Israel’s provision and our responsibility not have physical land to cultivate. INWWM’s Grand New Year Celebration Imagine celebrating the New Year in the spring with the beauty of nature in full bloom, the fragrance of flowers in skin. The season symbolises new beginnings, making it the perfect time to set goals and aspirations for the coming After several years of lockdowns and restrictions due to COVID-19, the Israelite Nation World-Wide Ministries (INW celebration for brethren from around the world and their guests. The New Year celebration will be a time of rejoici start of a new year. The celebration will include worship, music, dancing, traditional food, and various activities that align with the New time of reflection as brethren reflect on the past year and look forward to the blessings and opportunities that the By participating in the INWWM’s grand New Year celebration, brethren will experience the joy and significance of c season. They will be able to connect with old and new brethren from around the world and create a sense of unity have the opportunity to experience the rich history and traditions of the Israelites.

Conclusion;

Spring is a time of renewal, and rebirth and the perfect time to celebrate the true New Year. As the God of Israel’s N (spring), it is a time of great significance for the Israelites. By following God’s statutes and celebrating the New Yea demonstrate their faith and dedication to the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob and create a