Interview Summary: Understanding God's Biblical Calendar with Dr. Zelda Oosthuisen
--:--
In a recent episode of "Faith at Work Today" on Just Gospel radio, host Malefa Abseu spoke with Dr. Zelda Oosthuisen about God's biblical calendar and its significance for believers today.
Dr. Oosthuisen explained that God established specific appointed times (Hebrew: "moadim") beginning in Genesis 1:14, when He created the sun and moon "for signs and appointed times." These appointed times, she emphasized, are not merely "Jewish feasts" but rather "God's feasts" as specified in Leviticus 23:1-2.
The biblical calendar differs significantly from the Gregorian calendar. According to Exodus 12, God established the first month of the biblical year (Aviv/Nisan) based on the ripening of barley in Israel, which typically falls in March-April. This makes April—not January—the biblical New Year.
Dr. Oosthuisen highlighted how Jesus (Yeshua) fulfilled the Passover feast precisely according to this biblical timeline. He entered Jerusalem on the 10th of Nisan as the perfect lamb, was examined for four days, and was crucified at the exact time the Passover lambs were being slaughtered on the 14th of Nisan.
The interview also touched on the importance of observing God's appointed times, including the Sabbath and festivals like Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). Dr. Oosthuisen noted passages in Isaiah 66:23 and Zechariah 14:16-17 indicating that observing these times will continue into the future, with consequences for those who don't participate.
Dr. Oosthuisen encouraged listeners to obtain a calendar that combines both the Gregorian and biblical calendars to better understand and follow God's timeline. She offered her contact information (WhatsApp: 0825696397) for those interested in learning more or obtaining such a calendar.
The conversation concluded with a reminder of the importance of having a teachable spirit and not rejecting God's knowledge, as "the people of God are perishing for lack of knowledge."
The next episode will delve deeper into the seven biblical festivals and their significance for believers today.
Dr. Oosthuisen explained that God established specific appointed times (Hebrew: "moadim") beginning in Genesis 1:14, when He created the sun and moon "for signs and appointed times." These appointed times, she emphasized, are not merely "Jewish feasts" but rather "God's feasts" as specified in Leviticus 23:1-2.
The biblical calendar differs significantly from the Gregorian calendar. According to Exodus 12, God established the first month of the biblical year (Aviv/Nisan) based on the ripening of barley in Israel, which typically falls in March-April. This makes April—not January—the biblical New Year.
Dr. Oosthuisen highlighted how Jesus (Yeshua) fulfilled the Passover feast precisely according to this biblical timeline. He entered Jerusalem on the 10th of Nisan as the perfect lamb, was examined for four days, and was crucified at the exact time the Passover lambs were being slaughtered on the 14th of Nisan.
The interview also touched on the importance of observing God's appointed times, including the Sabbath and festivals like Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). Dr. Oosthuisen noted passages in Isaiah 66:23 and Zechariah 14:16-17 indicating that observing these times will continue into the future, with consequences for those who don't participate.
Dr. Oosthuisen encouraged listeners to obtain a calendar that combines both the Gregorian and biblical calendars to better understand and follow God's timeline. She offered her contact information (WhatsApp: 0825696397) for those interested in learning more or obtaining such a calendar.
The conversation concluded with a reminder of the importance of having a teachable spirit and not rejecting God's knowledge, as "the people of God are perishing for lack of knowledge."
The next episode will delve deeper into the seven biblical festivals and their significance for believers today.