"On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered in the produce of the land, you shall celebrate the feast of the LORD seven days. On the first day shall be a solemn rest, and on the eighth day shall be a solemn rest. And you shall take on the first day the fruit of splendid trees, branches of palm trees and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days. You shall celebrate it as a feast to the LORD for seven days in the year. It is a statute forever throughout your generations; you shall celebrate it in the seventh month. You shall dwell in booths for seven days..." Leviticus 23:39-42
The Feast of Tabernacles looks back on the forty years when the Israelites wandered in the desert living in shelters or tabernacles. They were to be reminded of their forefathers disobedience, but that even in their wanderings, God was in their midst. God commanded the Hebrews to build booths or shelters to live in during this feast to remind them of the time in the wilderness.
Jesus is the ultimate tabernacle or dwelling place of God in human flesh. God Himself is our rest through a personal relationship with Jesus. This feast reminds us of God's provision in the wilderness, and in times of rest. We are to rest in Him, and dwell with Him.
Happy Sukkot!!!
This is really interestingly informative. I had no clue that Sukkot was a holiday, and it's great to learn new things so thanks for sharing. Oh, and i'm back after a year! If you don't remember me that's ok. My blog is timeislove200.blogspot.com. Have a great and blessed day! Evan W.
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