OBSERVANCE OF THE NEW MOONS Like the weekly Sabbath and the
annual observances, which provide an opportunity for spiritual
growth and nourishment, God designed the observance of the first
day of each new lunar month as part of his plan for the
spiritual nourishment of his people. Because God's Sacred
Calendar is based on the lunar cycle, the observance of the
first day of each month encourages his people to maintain
awareness of his calendar and his awesome plan for humanity. The
New Moon, which is a sign that a new lunar month has begun, was
observed by God's people during the Old Testament times and the
apostolic times and it will be observed by all mankind after the
return of Jesus Christ. The Sun And Moon "And God said, Let
there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day
from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and
for days, and years" (Gen.1:14 KJV). See also Psa.89:34-37;
104:19; Lk.21:25. In order to gain a more accurate understanding
of what Genesis 1:14 reveals abo