Throughout history the Biblical feasts of Israel have been a staple of Jewish life. God instituted seven major feasts and provided specific instructions for them in the book of Leviticus (chapter 23). While the Biblical year begins with Passover in the spring (Exodus 12:2), the Jewish civil new year occurs in the fall, and we …
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Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) Comes to a Close
If only in my imagination (and through the power of the internet), I have joined in the joyful Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem! Until this year, my understanding of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) has been an academic, factual experience. I've studied about the feasts of Israel and I've heard great teachings about them. However, …
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Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) Celebrations Continue in Jerusalem and Around the World
שמח חג הסוכות Happy Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)! Celebrations are going on in Jerusalem and around the world. (New York, Tulsa, and Los Angeles, among other American cities) In fact, while camping with friends this weekend, a local Messianic congregation was celebrating Sukkot in our campground! Christian worship and traditional Jewish music caught my …
Jesus: The Fulfillment of Every Jewish Feast!
Rejoice, dear friends, rejoice! Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, fulfills the meaning of every Jewish feast! While the Old Testament laid out the ceremonies the Jews were to celebrate, brilliant pictures of the Messiah were woven mysteriously into the fabric of those feasts. But God declared through the prophet Amos that He does nothing …
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