Sukkot and the Other Biblical Feasts

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Ah okay, you guys don't still do the whole kapparot and kol nidre before and for services right? No need right lol we have Christ!
 
It's just very unbiblical for traditions to continue right?...modern liturgies of judean practices, especially ultra-orth...
 
KohenMatt said:
Just a friendly update of encouragement....

Sukkot is only 7 days away!

This time next week I'll be celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles. My family and I will have sent up our tent for the next 9 days, and we'll be surrounded by friends and family for the duration of the festival.

Our conference is about "Possessing the Land". Just as God sent Joshua and Israel across the Jordan to possess the land set aside for them, God is sending us to possess the inheritance He has for us in our lives.

Truth is, we've been promised an inheritance by God. Sadly, too many people are content with the knowledge that there is an inheritance waiting for them out there some day, some where. But since God's Kingdom is here and now, we can possess that inheritance now, and use it for God's glory.

Looking forward to it!
Matt
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Hey, nice thread, I like the idea, haven't celebrated Sukkot/Feast of tabernacles, or much of any other to my knowledge yet, wanted to do the original communion, as recorded in scripture. I was also wondering, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of church you go to, or what denomination, that does these sort of events, in the manner, as stated above?
 
Bryancampbell said:
Ah okay, you guys don't still do the whole kapparot and kol nidre before and for services right? No need right lol we have Christ!
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Kapparot, no. That's just plain weird.

Kol Nidre, we do a variation of it. While it is merely tradition, we do have a portion of our actual Yom Kippur service where we renounce any vows or oaths that we've made on our own. It mainly centers on the principles of Numbers ch. 30.
 
Bryancampbell said:
It's just very unbiblical for traditions to continue right?...modern liturgies of judean practices, especially ultra-orth...
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We try to keep all of our services and activities as Biblical as we can get. There are some traditions that we do, but only if the principles and meaning are supported by the Word. Traditions aren't necessarily bad, as long as they don't take the importance over God.

And most Christians know this to be true in the example of Easter and Christmas. Biblical holidays? No. Traditions with some value that can focus on God? Sure. And are those who celebrate Christmas solely because of tradition? Yes. That's where the danger comes in.
 
MaranathaSoonQuick said:
Hey, nice thread, I like the idea, haven't celebrated Sukkot/Feast of tabernacles, or much of any other to my knowledge yet, wanted to do the original communion, as recorded in scripture. I was also wondering, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of church you go to, or what denomination, that does these sort of events, in the manner, as stated above?
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We go to a Hebrew Roots Christian Church. It's not a part of any denomination. We're Christians who realize the entire Bible is still applicable today. We celebrate the Sabbath and keep all of the Biblical Feast days. In reality, all of these things point right to Jesus and our relationship with Him.
 
Interesting, is it like a messianic beth el? Those messianic synagogues can get a lot of people's interests. But yea so like you were saying about the oath, what is your church's variation just curious? True Christmas and Easter is tradition. But I believe those events are to be remembered always not just through one day of the year tradition lol. Especially Christian resurrection day (Easter) should be remembered with communion of the bread and wine.
 
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Bryancampbell said:
It's just very unbiblical for traditions to continue right?...modern liturgies of judean practices, especially ultra-orth...
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You mean like the mass of Christ and Ishtar? Traditions that have been around for over 4000 years? Yep, these are unBiblical, on the other hand, God's Feast days are the shadow of things yet to come.
 
john832 said:
You mean like the mass of Christ and Ishtar? Traditions that have been around for over 4000 years? Yep, these are unBiblical, on the other hand, God's Feast days are the shadow of things yet to come.
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Yea but the traditions of judaism that changed so radically more religious, I think, with the teachings outside the tanach like the Tulmid. Judaism keeps changing all over, it makes Christianity seem more Jewish than the devout deluted jews...because it is haha!!
 
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Yea but the traditions of judaism that changed so radically more religious, I think, with the teachings outside the tanach like the Tulmid. Judaism keeps changing all over, it makes Christianity seem more Jewish than the devout deluted jews...because it is haha!!
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I agree and I do not keep the traditions of Judaism. The Feast Days of God are to be kept, but just like much of the other teachings Christ railed about in His day, they are false and misguided.

Mar 7:7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Mar 7:8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
 
Same with me. Talmud, Kabbalah...stay away from those. Biblical traditions and commands, go for it. Why?


Joshua 4:20-24 "And Joshua set up at Gilgal the twelve stonest hey had taken out of the Jordan. 21 He said to the Israelites, “In the future when your descendants ask their parents, ‘What do these stones mean?’ 22 tell them, ‘Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ 23 For the Lord your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The Lord your God did to the Jordan what he had done to the Red Seawhen he dried it up before us until we had crossed over. 24 He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God.”

They serve as a reminder of how great our God is. You can know this in your mind and heart, but the reminder and celebration of it provides an awesome revelation.
 
Bryancampbell said:
Interesting, is it like a messianic beth el? Those messianic synagogues can get a lot of people's interests. But yea so like you were saying about the oath, what is your church's variation just curious? True Christmas and Easter is tradition. But I believe those events are to be remembered always not just through one day of the year tradition lol. Especially Christian resurrection day (Easter) should be remembered with communion of the bread and wine.
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We do a very short service of recognizing any vows or oaths we have made, and repenting of any that were done in error, or if we didn't fulfill our promise or keep our word. It includes some prayer and liturgy, but again, is pretty short. Oftentimes during this service AND the Yom Kippur service., people will leave the actual service to seek forgiveness from someone when they realize they haven't kept their word.
 
KohenMatt said:
We go to a Hebrew Roots Christian Church. It's not a part of any denomination. We're Christians who realize the entire Bible is still applicable today. We celebrate the Sabbath and keep all of the Biblical Feast days. In reality, all of these things point right to Jesus and our relationship with Him.
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Sounds good.
 
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So I went to go set up our tent for Sukkot today. The only problem, is that I live in Colorado. If you haven't heard, it's been a little wet here lately. Just a little too much mud to set up a couple of tents. Fortunately, we don't start until Wednesday, so hopefully it will dry out before then.

Come rain or shine, though, it WILL be awesome!
 
Kohen I am glad that you have accepted Christ, but by celebrating these feast and adhering to the law. negates the work of the cross, attending these events or just fine as long as your faith is firmly planted in the work of the cross. God did not accept these feast or sacrifices and He will not accept them now. The only thing that God will accept is faith in the work of His son on the cross and nothing else.
 
Kerry said:
Kohen I am glad that you have accepted Christ, but by celebrating these feast and adhering to the law. negates the work of the cross, attending these events or just fine as long as your faith is firmly planted in the work of the cross. God did not accept these feast or sacrifices and He will not accept them now. The only thing that God will accept is faith in the work of His son on the cross and nothing else.
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for Salvationist sake, you're right. But to be obedient to God because you want to show your love for Him, I disagree.
 
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