Biblical Events Calendar Notes 2021 · religious new year begins on the first day of the month of Nisan in the spring. The biblical civil new year begins on the first day of the month

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Dates: Time has been measured many different ways through the centu-

ries. Using information from biblical references, different historical accounts,

and commonly accepted dates, I have compiled this calendar with dates for

different biblical and historical events. I understand that assigning dates is

controversial and would encourage you to do your own study, coming to your

own conclusions.

Months and Years: On the top left of the calendar you will see the Gregorian month and year. On

the top right of the calendar you will see the biblical month and the Jewish or biblical year. The

biblical year is said to have begun with the day of the creation of Adam. The Gregorian calendar is a

365.25 day solar calendar. The biblical calendar is a 360 day lunar-based calendar with an additional

month being added seven times in the nineteen year cycle.

New Years: January 1, is the first day on the Gregorian calendar. The biblical

religious new year begins on the first day of the month of Nisan in the spring. The

biblical civil new year begins on the first day of the month of Tishrei in the fall.

Evening and Morning: In keeping with the pattern established in Genesis 1, biblical holy days begin

at sundown the evening before the date listed on this calendar.

Biblical Holy Days: Many of the holy days have specific times mentioned in the Bible, and I have

included these holy days on this calendar. Biblical holy days are noted and referenced as a starting

point for your study. For a deeper study of the biblical holy days, please see our study

Biblical Feasts and Holy Days.

New Moon: The new moon is the first holy day mentioned in Leviticus. Since it is a

monthly event, we have placed it on the calendar.

Secular Holidays: I have included some purely secular holidays on this calendar such as New Years.

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Welcome to the 2021 Biblical Events Calendar

This calendar has grown out of a personal desire to learn more about biblical history, biblical holidays, and the biblical calendar. As I talked with others about this project, I found I was not alone in my desire to discover what calendar Jesus followed, the holidays He observed, and what one might learn from the biblical calendar.

The journey began several years ago, as I was doing research related to our study on the Biblical Feasts and Holy Days. While looking at different Calendars, both Christian and Jewish, I began to feel I had missed some very important history simply because of a lack of knowledge. As my study unfolded, I was drawn into the rich meanings behind the history and traditions of the biblical holidays. My understanding of Scripture began to expand while my hunger for God’s Word increased. One key discovery I made was that the word translated feast is the Hebrew word moed which means appointment. The biblical feasts mentioned in Leviticus 23 were originally given as appointments between God and His people. Today, many in the Church are studying and even celebrating the feasts, these appointments, or holidays mentioned in Scripture. I know my faith has been deepened through what I am learning.

As believers we have a rich history of holidays originating in the Old Testament which have been incorrectly labeled as “Jewish” and discarded for centuries. As followers of Jesus we celebrate Christmas and Easter, but could we gain a better understanding of the Bible and our Savior by learning more about the calendar and holy days Jesus observed? I believe so.

When Jesus came He celebrated the biblical feasts, including the holiday of Chanukah, which has its origins in the intertestamental period (John 10:22). The spring feasts of Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, and Feast of First Fruits are directly related to Jesus’ first coming. Jesus died on Passover, was buried during Unleavened Bread, and rose on First Fruits. The Holy Spirit was given to believers on the fourth spring feast known as Pentecost or the Feast of Weeks. There are four spring feasts and three fall feasts. If the spring feasts played an important role in the first coming of Jesus, I must believe the three fall feasts will play an important role in His second coming. I hope this calendar will be a launching point to learning more about the spring and fall feasts in 2021.

As my family began to study and include the biblical holidays into our calendar, we found our faith refreshed and revived. We do not celebrate out of religious obligation but rather as a way of drawing on our rich biblical history and discovering a new depth to our understanding of the Bible. One Jewish rabbi I listened to mentioned that holidays have a twofold purpose, a time to remember and a time to grow. So, as each holiday comes, I pray and ask God what I am to remember and in what areas my faith needs to grow.

As you use this calendar you will learn from those who have lived before us, especially Jesus, our Messiah. When you have time, look up the passages listed, read them together as a family, and discuss the people, places, and events related to each day. I pray 2021 will be a year of great spiritual growth for you and your family!

God has put some appointments on our 2021 calendar, and I plan on keeping them. How about you?

Serving Him with Stick Figures,Dianna

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The Evolution of our CalendarAncient civilizations measured time with a variety of calendars. While each was different, they used primarily a solar, lunar, or lunisolar approach.

The solar calendars are set based on the revolution of the earth around the sun. The Egyptian calendar would be an example of an ancient civilization that used a solar calendar.

The lunar calendars measure time by the phases of the moon. The Sumerian’s used a lunar calendar.

The lunisolar approach set their calendar to acknowledge both the phases of the moon and the solar year. The biblical calendar would be an example of a lunisolar calendar. The years are based on the solar year, but the months are based on the phases of the moon.

The Julian calendar was introduced to the Roman Empire in 46 BC when Julius Caesar ordered a new calendar to be developed that would better follow the solar year. This calendar is named for him. The Julian calendar is still in use by the Eastern Orthodox churches to set the dates for the holidays. This calendar was used for centuries before being replaced by the Gregorian calendar.

The Gregorian calendar sometimes referred to as the Christian calendar, was introduced in 1582. Under Pope Gregory XIII the Julian calendar was revised. Revisions included adding a leap year every fourth year and changing how the holiday of Easter is determined. Today, the Gregorian calendar is used throughout the world.

Gregorian Days: The days of the week came from the Mesopotamian Empire and are related to celestial bodies. (1) Our days are measured midnight to midnight. Weeks are seven days in length, beginning with Sunday.

Gregorian Months: The months on the this calendar are named for Roman gods, officials, holidays, or related to Latin numbers. There are twelve months in the year. (2)

Gregorian Years: The years on the this calendar are calculated in relation to the birth of Jesus. BC is for Before Christ and AD is Latin for In the year of our Lord. The year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.

Top: Name meanings for the days of the week Bottom: Name meanings for the months of the year

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Sunday

Sun

Monday

MoonTuesday

Mars

Wednesday

MercuryThursday

Jupiter

Friday

VenusSaturday

Saturn

March April May June

July August November December

January February

October

Janus

Roman god

Julius

Roman Caesar

Februa

Roman holiday

Mars

Roman god

Aphrodite

Roman goddess

Aphrodite

Roman goddess

Juno

Roman god

Augustus

Roman Caesar

september

Latin: 7th month

october

Latin: 8th monthnovember

Latin: 9th month

december

Latin: 10th month

September October

Measuring Time in the BibleHave you ever wondered how our current calendar came into existence? Have you read the Bible and found the months different from the calendar hanging on your wall? Let us take a walk back in time to discover how we arrived at our current calendar. We will begin with how time was measured in the Bible and then look briefly at how our current calendar came into existence.

Biblical Days: In Genesis 1:2 God established the definition of a day, beginning at sunset and going to the next sunset. The only day named in the Bible is the Sabbath. All other days of the week are named in relationship to the Sabbath. The first day after Sabbath, second day, third day, leading up to the seventh day or Sabbath. God blessed the Sabbath day and set it aside as a holy day for His people. In addition to the Sabbath, specific holy days were set aside by God.

Biblical Weeks: By Genesis 2:2 the week is defined as containing seven days. Exodus 20:11 confirms the weekly schedule for God’s people, six days for work and one day to rest and remember.

Biblical Months: Like days, biblical months are numbered. The only month named in the Bible is the month of Abib (Exodus 23:15). Abib is the Canaanite name for the month we now call Nisan (BibleHub.com). When God brought the children of Israel out of Egypt, He reset their calendar to begin in the springtime, Exodus 12:2. The names of the twelve months on the biblical calendar came from Babylonian names acquired during the Babylonian captivity of the children of Israel.

Biblical Years: Years are not numbered in the Bible. Years are only mentioned in regard to the ages of men, reigns of a kings, or in relation to events. For example, Abraham was 100 when Isaac was born (Genesis 21:5). The religious year begins with Nisan in the spring, while the civil year begins with Tishrei in the fall.

Top: Days of the week biblical (top) and Gregorian (bottom). Bottom: Months of the year biblical/Gregorian.

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First DaySunday

Second DayMonday

Third DayTuesday

Fourth DayWednesday

Fifth DayThursday

Sixth DayFriday

Sabbath DaySaturday

Nissan Iyar Sivan Tammuz Av Elul

March April May June July August September October

November December January February

Tishrei

October March

Cheshvan Kislev Tevet Shevat Adar

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Christian Holy Days: The dates noted on the calendar represent holy days

historically celebrated within Christian tradition. These are not celebrated or

recognized by all people within the Church, but they do mark dates recognizing

biblical events celebrated in Church history for centuries. Church holy days are

listed according to their Gregorian calendar dates.

Jewish Holy Days: In noting these dates, I have referenced reputable Jewish and

Messianic history sites. However, within Judaism and Messianic Judaism, some

dates will differ. When Jewish historical events are listed, they are listed according

to the biblical calendar, not the Gregorian calendar dates.

Your Holy Days and Traditions: Within Christendom today there are many opinions about dates,

holy days, their observance, and traditions. My desire is not to endorse nor debate dates and holy

days, but rather to provide information so that you and your family can determine whether you de-

sire to include them in your family celebrations. Our family has been richly blessed by researching old

traditions and adding new holy days to our yearly schedule. It has caused us to study, ask questions,

and explore our rich spiritual history as Christians. I would hope to spark that same desire within your

family. I pray this calendar will provide your family with a launching point from which you will do

research on your family traditions and consider adding some new holidays into your schedule.

My Notes: The notes given in the following pages are referenced on the

calendar with additional events added to specific dates. These notes are not

meant to be exhaustive, but are provided to encourage you in your own study

of Biblical and Church history. The notes can be read either once a month or

on days in which a stick figure appears on the wall calendar. I would encourage

you to look up the biblical references provided for each event.

Holy Days and Traditions

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September 2020Elul 5780 - Tishrei 5781

September 13 - Elul 24

Building of the Second Temple Resumed: The first group of captives left Babylon and arrived in Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple. However, after much opposition, the building was stopped by the enemies of the Jews. After an eighteen year delay, the Jews resumed the building of the Second Temple on Kislev 24, 354 BC. Haggai 2:1-14; Ezra 5:1-6:18


Day 1: Jewish history identifies Elul 25 as the first day of Creation week. On this day God separated light from darkness. Genesis 1:3-5

Walls and Gates Completed: Under the leadership of Nehemiah, the walls and gates of Jerusalem were rebuilt in 52 days! This marks some of the last chronological events of the Old Testament. Nehemiah 1:15


Day 2: On the second day of the Creation week, God divided the waters above from the waters below. Genesis 1:6-8


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Day 3: On the third day of the Creation week, God created dry land, plants, and trees. Genesis 1:9-10


Day 4: On the fourth day of the Creation week, God created the sun, moon, and stars. Genesis 1:14-19


Day 5: On the fifth day of the Creation week, God created fish, sea creatures, and birds. Genesis 1:20-23

September 19 - Tishrei 1

New Moon/New Month: The month of Tishrei begins today.Tishrei is pronounced TISH-rey.

Day 6: On the sixth day of the Creation week, God created Adam, Eve, and land animals. Genesis 1:24-31

Feast of Trumpets: The first of the three fall feasts is the Feast of Trumpets. This was to be a day of rest and a holy convocation. In some congregations, the Feast of Trumpets is celebrated for two days. Leviticus 23:23-25


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September 20 - Tishrei 2Day 7: Tishrei 2 marks the seventh and final day of the Creation week, in which God set an example for our week. For six days He worked; for six days we are to do all our work. On the seventh day God ceased from His work, and on the seventh day we are to cease from our work. Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:11

Days of Awe: The ten days between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement are traditionally called the Days of Awe or Days of Repentance. This is a time for introspection, repentance, and restoring broken relationships with one another in preparation for the Day of Atonement.

September 26 - Tishrei 8

Dedication of Temple: Tishrei 8, 826 BC, marks the day that King Solomon dedicated the First Temple. The First Temple replaced the Tabernacle as the central place of worship for the children of Israel and would stand for over 400 years. 1 Kings 8:22-66

September 28 - Tishrei 10Day of Atonement: Today is the second fall holy day, a day of fasting and repentance. This was the one day of the year the High Priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement for himself, his family, and the nation. Today, we remember that Jesus is our eternal High Priest. Leviticus 23:26-32; Hebrews 9:1-28

Moses Returned: On Tishrei 10, 1312 BC, Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the second set of tablets. When Moses came close to the people, they were afraid of him because his face glowed. This was the second time Moses had ascended and then descended Mount Sinai. Exodus 34:29-35

Rebekah: Tishrei 10, 1677 BC, is the birthday of Rebekah according to Jewish history. Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother to Jacob and Esau. Rebekah is buried in the Machpelah Cave, along with Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, and Leah. Genesis 49:31

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Dates: Time has been measured many different ways through the centuries. Using information from biblical references, different historical accounts, and commonly accepted dates, I have compiled this calendar of dates to show different biblical and historical events. I understand that assigning dates is controversial and would encourage you do your own study, coming to your own conclusions.

Months and Years: On the top left of the calendar you will see the Gregorian month and year. On the top right of the calendar you will see the biblical month and the Jewish year. The Jewish year is said to have begun with the day of the creation of Adam. The Gregorian calendar is a 365 day solar-based calendar. The biblical calendar is a 360 day lunisolar-based calendar with an additional month being added seven times in the nineteen year cycle.

New Years: January 1 is the first day of the year on the Gregorian calendar. The biblical religious new year begins on the first day of the month of Nisan in the spring. The biblical civil new year begins on the first day of the month of Tishrei in the fall.

Evening and Morning: In keeping with the pattern established in Genesis 1, biblical holy days begin at sundown the evening before the date listed on this calendar.

Biblical Holy Days: Many of the holy days have specific times mentioned in the Bible, and I have included these holy days on this calendar. Biblical holy days are noted and referenced as a starting point for your study. For a deeper study of the biblical holy days, please see our study entitled Biblical Feasts and Holy Days.

New Moon: The new moon is the first holy day mentioned in Leviticus 23. Since it is a monthly event, we have placed it on the calendar.

Christian Holy Days: The dates noted on the calendar represent holy days historically celebrated within Christian tradition. These are not celebrated or recognized by all people within the Church, but they do mark dates of recognized biblical events celebrated in Church history for centuries.

Jewish Holy Days: In noting these dates, I have referenced respected Jewish and Messianic history sites. However, within Judaism and Messianic Judaism, some dates will differ. When Jewish historical events are listed, they are listed according to the biblical date.

Your Holy Days and Traditions: Within Christendom today there are many opinions about dates, holy days, their observance, and traditions. My desire is not to endorse nor debate dates and holy days, but rather to provide information so that you and your family can determine whether you desire to include them in your celebrations. Our family has been richly blessed by researching old traditions and adding new holy days to our yearly schedule. It has caused us to study, ask questions, and explore our rich spiritual history as Christians. I would hope to spark that same desire within your family. I pray this calendar will provide your family with a launching point from which you will do research on your traditions and consider adding some new holidays into your schedule.

A Note from the Author

This calendar has grown out of a personal desire to learn more about biblical history, biblical holidays, and the biblical calendar. As I talked with others about this project, I found I was not alone in my desire to discover what calendar Jesus followed, the holidays He observed, and what one might learn from the biblical calendar.

As believers we have a rich history of holidays originating in the Old Testament which have been incorrectly labeled as “Jewish” and discarded for centuries. As followers of Jesus we celebrate Christmas and Easter, but could we gain a better understanding of the Bible and our Savior by looking at the calendar Jesus observed? I believe so.

As my family began to study and implement the biblical holidays into our calendar, we found our faith refreshed and revived. We do not celebrate out of religious obligation but rather as a means of understanding biblical history and using these holidays as a method of teaching our children and grandchildren.

I pray this calendar will be a launching point for your family to learn more about the biblical calendar in 2020!

Dianna

Stick Figures: Dianna Wiebe

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®.

Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission.

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Important Dates for 2021

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(Pronunciations: Elul “eh-LOOL” ~ Tishrei “TISH-rey” )

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Elul 12

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Elul 13

3

Elul 14

4

Elul 15

5

Elul 16

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Elul 17

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Elul 18

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Elul 19

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Elul 20

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Elul 21

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Elul 22

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Elul 23

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Elul 24

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Elul 25

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Elul 26

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Elul 27

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Elul 28

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Elul 29

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Tishrei 1

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Tishrei 2

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Tishrei 3

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Tishrei 4

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Tishrei 5

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Tishrei 6

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Tishrei 7

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Tishrei 8

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Tishrei 9

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Tishrei 10

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Tishrei 11

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Tishrei 12

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