The appointed times are "Holy Convocations" (gados migra in Hebrew), as described in Leviticus 23. These are set apart gatherings, from the world...reserved for YHWH's people. If you are set apart, these "rehearsals/appointments" are commands, not suggestions. The Messianic Movement recognizes that the followers of Yeshua (Paul and Peter included) continued to meet in synagogues, observe Shabbat, celebrate the Appointed Times (on the Scriptural/Hebrew...