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S. Michael Houdmann
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The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as the Feast of Booths and Sukkot, is the seventh and last feast that the Lord commanded Israel to observe and one of the three feasts that Jews were to observe...
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Singapore Moses
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Jews' feast of tabernacles: It was held the 15th to 22nd of September (Lev. 23:34-44 Dt. 16:13-16 2Chr. 8:13; Zech. 14:16-21). This feast was about 7 months before the crucifixion. "Jew's passover" started out to be "the Lord's Passover" (Ex. 12:11,27; Lev. 23:5; Num. 28:16), but now it had degenerated to be "the Jews' Passover" (Jn. 2:13; 6:4; 11:55). The feasts of the Lord (Lev. 23:2) had now become the feasts of the Jews (Jn. 5:1; 6:4; 7:2; 11:56; 19:42). Even the commandments were nullified by traditions of men (Mt. 15:1-9; 16:6-12). Ps: ★ Feast of tabernacle will be fulfilled in the Millennium
Ariel HaNaviy
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Most of the details surrounding the Feast of Tabernacles were already covered in the first answer. I only want to provide some details I feel were missed (or maybe I did not notice them in the first answer). Historic Background: • The Feast of Tabernacles is one of God’s “appointed” times outlined in Lev. 23:33-43. • This feast—along with all the feasts of God—are not “Jewish” in the sense of ownership. The Jews did not invent, nor do they own these. They belong to God. Isra'el was simply the caretakers and “proclaimers” of the Feasts. • Tabernacles is one of the “three pilgrimage festivals,” where God commanded all males to appear before him at God’s Sanctuary, if at all possible (Ex. 23:14-17). • No one is allowed to make blood sacrifices anywhere in the world today since God’s Sanctuary is the only allowable location (Deut. 12:4-7). • Today, for those of Isra'el who do not live in the Land of Isra'el, and cannot make a trip to Isra'el, traditionally some build temporary booths but many do not. They only celebrate the memorial, minus sacrifices, etc., since sacrifices are allowable ONLY at the Temple. • When the Apostolic Writings refer to these Feasts as “of the Jews,” like Leviticus, this phrase simply indicates their association with, their cultural attachment to, and their historic demonstration of them. It does not imply ownership. Grammatical and Spiritual Background: • The Hebrew word for tabernacle is “sukkah,” which literally speaks of a tent or booth. This Feast is even sometimes called “Feast of Booths.” • It receives its name “tabernacles/booths” because God asked those of Isra'el who live in the Land of Isra'el to dwell in temporary booths for seven days, in commemoration of wandering in the desert (Lev. 23:42, 43). • The Messianic application of Tabernacles is that it points towards God the Eternal Word coming to earth in the person of his Son Yeshua (Jesus), and taking up residence in a human vessel (read John 1:14 where the English word “dwelt” is actually the Greek word “eskenosen,” which literally implies “pitched a tent.” Future Prophecies: • Since the LORD Yeshua literally fulfilled the first four of the seven Feasts at this 1st coming, it is my belief that he will likewise fulfill the final three in like fashion. • We also know that God will mandate worldwide keeping of this feast during the Millennium (Zech. 14:16-18). Practical Application/Relevance for Christians: Follow this biblical logic… • They belong to God (Lev. 23:1-3; Lev. 23:44). • When the Temple still stood, Tabernacles was kept with sacrifices and such. Now that there is no Temple, the keeping of this feast has become primarily a memorial (like communion is a memorial), but many still build booths to stay in throughout the seven days. • Broadly speaking, God commissioned only Isra'el (not the world) to proclaim them as the LORD’s Feasts (”speak to the people of Isra'el…etc.”). • In Christ, Gentile Christians are no longer alienated from the commonwealth of Isra'el (Eph. 2:12). • In Christ Gentile Christians have now become fellow heirs with the saints and members of the household of God (Eph. 2:19). Conclusion: For Gentile Christians, these Feasts are yours to keep if you desire too just as much as any Messianic Jew (Col. 2:16, 17), not to become saved or out of legalism, or to earn brownie points with God (as if these were possible), but if you wish to out of love for God and his Messiah.
Jeffrey Johnson
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What is the Feast of Tabernacles? The final great festival of the Jewish sacred year occurred in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim (or Tishri). (1 Ki. 8:2) It was outstanding in certain respects. Most frequently, it was called the festival of booths, but twice it was called the festival of ingathering. (Ex. 23:16; 34:22) For instance, Exodus 23:16, 17 states: "Also, the festival of harvest of the first ripe fruits of your labours, of what you sow in the field; and the festival of ingathering at the outgoing of the year, when you gather in your labours from the field. On three occasions in the year, every male of yours will appear before the face of the true Lord, Jehovah." Also, Exodus 34:22 speaks of "the festival of ingathering at the turn of the year.” Deuteronomy 16:13-15 mentions it as the festival of booths and says: "The festival of booths you should celebrate for yourself seven days when you make an ingathering from your threshing floor and your oil and winepress. And you must rejoice during your festival, you and your son and your daughter and your man slave and your slave girl and the Levite and the alien resident and the fatherless boy and the widow, who are inside your gates. Seven days you will celebrate the festival to Jehovah your God in the place that Jehovah will choose, because Jehovah your God will bless you in all your produce and in every deed of your hand, and you must become nothing but joyful." However, for the most part, this festival is called "the festival of booths." During its seven days, the Jews who were assembled at Jerusalem dwelt in booths or tabernacles, true to the name of the celebration. It began five days after the Day of Atonement, which took place annually on Tishri 10 and by which the nation of Israel was restored to peaceful relations with Jehovah God. So the festival of booths began at a most propitious time, and lasted from Tishri 15 to Tishri 21, a complete number of days. Conclusion: The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, is a week-long Jewish holiday that commemorates the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. It is also an autumn harvest festival celebrating the agricultural season. Observances include living in temporary shelters called sukkahs and waving the four species (a palm, a willow, a myrtle, and a citron). 1: The central theme is a reminder of God's faithful care, provision (such as manna and water), and divine protection during a time of significant vulnerability in the desert. 2: By leaving the security of permanent homes to dwell in temporary, fragile huts, observers are reminded of their dependence on God rather than material possessions. 3: Jewish families build a temporary outdoor structure called a sukkah (plural: sukkot). It typically has at least three walls and a roof made of natural materials (like palm fronds or branches) that is open enough to see the stars at night. Meals are eaten in the sukkah, and some people even sleep in them, weather permitting. Sukkot is considered the most joyful feast on the Jewish calendar, often called the "season of our rejoicing". It is a time to invite guests (both real and symbolic, known as ushpizin) and to celebrate in a spirit of community and gladness.
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