tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20065227.post4058710977855862794..comments2008-10-13T13:11:25.566-05:00The Coremanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09963700792737827926noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20065227.post-6016492434181416952008-10-13T13:11:00.000-05:002008-10-13T13:11:00.000-05:00light is imperceptible, directly. like wind, only its evidence can be seen as it interacts with matter.<BR/><BR/>as to your point (::wink::), from a Christian perspective, study of the OT, including the festivals, does have tremendous merit, in three primary ways:<BR/>1) historical data,<BR/>2) understanding the character of God and creation, and<BR/>3) understanding the Christ event more fully (especially by way of contrast between Old and New Covenants).<BR/><BR/>i think that, done with the proper perspective, celebrating redemption in Christ via these festivals could be incredibly enriching. more than that, it communicates that there has been and will always be one people of God, continuous from Old Covenant to New. when the world sees that Christianity did not arise in opposition to Judaism, but in fulfillment of its messianic anticipation, it will see a glorious story of the history of the world.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16710700768667514897noreply@blogger.com