The holiday of Purim was established after the victory of the Jews over Haman. It is joyous because God protected them, but it is sad because many people still died.

Now that the Israelites had returned to their home, built the Temple, and reconstructed the wall, it was time to get things in order.

During the reconstruction of the Temple, the Israelites face adversity but they don't give up. Eventually Darius I reinstitute the command to rebuild the Temple.

The Israelites start rebuilding the Temple, are blocked by enemies but resume the task.

The Israelite confirm their devotion to God by getting circumcised and celebrating the Passover.

Sacrifices were important but Israel wasn't free to just give sacrifices, they had to fit God's specifications.

Numbers 8-10 contain instructions for important rituals such as cleansing the Levites and observing the Passover, as well as, instructions for orderly movement.

A discussion on arguments for and against keeping the feast days of the old testament.

The 7 feasts of the old testament are crucial to understanding God's plan for us and Jesus' importance. The fulfillment of each feast (which was a shadow of things to come) is discussed.

The Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, is one of the most important holy days of the Jewish calendar. Leviticus 16 discusses its importance and symbolism.

3 of the feasts required by God are introduced in Exodus 23. Most people, regardless of religion or background, know what the Passover and Hanukkah are. In Exodus 23, however God requires the Israelites to keep 3 feasts as a sign of their covenant with Him—none of which are the Passover or Hanukkah (well, ok, one is related to the Passover).