Is it right for Christains to reject the “Feast of Tabernacles?”

[prove-all]

The Feast of Tabernacles

the seventh chapter of John describes what Jesus said and did during the Feast of
Tabernacles.The Feast of Tabernacles is seven days long—to picture the Millennium.

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were merely heirs when they dwelled on Earth (Hebrews 11:9).
While heirs they dwelled in tabernacles, or booths, sojourning in the land of promise.

Booths, or temporary dwellings, pictured that they were not yet inheritors.

That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths,
when I brought them out of the land of Egypt?…” (Leviticus 23:42-43

God says of Ephraim that they will “dwell in tabernacles,
as in the days of the solemn feast” (Hosea 12:9)

They were wanderers, waiting to inherit the promises of salvation.
He will gather the nations before Him and say: “Inherit the kingdom”
(Matthew 25:34).


the festival of Tabernacles—or feast of booths—the sixth festival.
to be kept for seven days, beginning the 15th day of the seventh month
of God’s calendar

[A]nd they shall not appear before the [Eternal] empty:

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of
the Lord thy God which he hath given thee” (Deuteronomy 16:13-17).

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Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God.

side note: I wonder maybe, like when cain and abel brought sacrafices,
or when the angeles presented themselves to God, even satan came,
was he required to show up? was this one of the 3 times a year required
"to present themselves" to God ? , the angeles Job 1:6

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Leviticus 23:33-35:
On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”

“[A]nd ye shall rejoice before the [Eternal] your God seven days.
It shall be a statute for ever in your generations:
ye shall celebrate it in the seventh month” (verses 40-41).

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the yearly material harvest seasons in ancient Israel as
the picture of the spiritual harvest of souls.

There is a spring grain harvest(called-first fruits),
and the second is a main harvest(rest of mankind).

the festival of Tabernacles is to be held “at the year’s end” (Exodus 34:22).

the festival of Tabernacles, or booths, is called the “feast of ingathering.”
pictures the fall harvest—the great harvest of souls in the Millennium!

The time is the Millennium. “And the [Eternal] shall be king over all the earth: the
time when “living waters”—salvation, the Holy Spirit—“shall go out from Jerusalem

nations will be forced to keep the Feast of Tabernacles, from year to year,
when Christ is ruling with a rod of iron! no rain for punishment.

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This eighth day, technically a separate feast, is called “the last day,
that great day of the feast” (John 7:37).

what Jesus preached about on that day: “If any man thirst, let him come unto me,
and drink.?… [O]ut of his belly [innermost being] shall flow rivers of living water.
(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive…)”
(John 7:37-39).

a time when Gentiles who died in ignorance will be given an opportunity(Ezekiel 16:53)
those in Israel who died in their sins will be given an opportunity (Ezekiel 37).

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“These are the feasts of the Lord, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations,
beside the sabbaths of the Lord

 

[unobtrusive]

9. Palm
Nehemiah 8:15b “fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm
(תְּמָרִ) branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.”

In order to cut the Palm’s branches, a person had to climb to the top of the tree, these branches were then placed on the roof as a covering for the constructed dwelling (tabernacle). A “covering” is “atonement,” making amends or reparation for the guilt incurred because of wrongdoing.

The first letter of palm (ת) is a picture of cross sticks in early Hebrew. These sticks, tied together, in the form of an “X” were used to hold the sacrifice’s skin and hide apart while the priests washed and divided the animal into its prescribed divisions that were burned on the altar. .

“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”
(Matthew 3:11 KJV)

In complete relation to the first letter, the second letter of palm (מ) is a picture of water, in which blood and chaos are incorporated. As we know, the life of the flesh is blood. In sacrifice, there was always bloodshed and the washing with water for cleansing. Out of Jesus' side, after being stabbed to confirm His death, flowed blood and water.

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7 KJV)

The third letter of palm (ר) is a picture of the head of man, representing our mindful thoughts of our inefficiencies, revealed by the Word of YHWH.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” (Romans 3:23 KJV)

“Thus saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.”
(Isaiah 56:1 KJV)

So “Palm” actually tells us that at Calvary the flesh that contains sin is killed by the shedding of blood.

“On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.”
(John 12:12-13 KJV)

 

[Karraster]

Hi unobtrusive, thanks for the thread, very interesting. All these feasts have lessons in them for us, and also demonstrate the character of Almighty. After all, they are His feasts. What is He trying to communicate? We all have different ideas on that I suppose. May I share a few thoughts?

Now, this may be so basic that you might think, duh, she should have already known that, here goes anyway~ I'd always thought of sin in this way: big or small. However, the more I study scripture the more I see it seems to be intentional verses unintentional.

As to the Feasts and types and shadows, it's about patterns I think. We are to discern between clean and unclean. Only clean sacrifices were to be presented to YHVH in His temple. Now we are the temple.

 

[unobtrusive]

Hi unobtrusive, thanks for the thread, very interesting. All these feasts have lessons in them for us, and also demonstrate the character of Almighty. After all, they are His feasts. What is He trying to communicate? We all have different ideas on that I suppose. May I share a few thoughts?

Now, this may be so basic that you might think, duh, she should have already known that, here goes anyway~ I'd always thought of sin in this way: big or small. However, the more I study scripture the more I see it seems to be intentional verses unintentional.

As to the Feasts and types and shadows, it's about patterns I think. We are to discern between clean and unclean. Only clean sacrifices were to be presented to YHVH in His temple. Now we are the temple.

I agree with you, yet I do not see that the three main "feasts" are "shadows of things to come" only, per se. I see the three main feasts as "past," "present," and "future," together.

Exodus 12:14-15 (The feast of Unleavened Bread)
1 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.
2 Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.

Leviticus 23:20-21 (The feast of weeks)
[SUP]20 [/SUP]And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits for a wave offering before the Lord, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the Lord for the priest. [SUP]21 [/SUP]And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day, that it may be an holy convocation unto you: ye shall do no servile work therein: it shall be a statute for ever in all your dwellings throughout your generations.

Leviticus 23:41 (The feast of tabernacles)
41 And ye shall keep it a feast unto the Lord seven days in the year. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations: ye shall celebrate it in the seventh month.


The three main feasts point to salvation, and salvation is a way of life in Christ Jesus. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." (Romans 12:1)

The "Feast of Unleavened Bread" represents being "born again" through Christ Jesus, after all, He is the One who led Israel in the wilderness for 40 years. Being "born again" is the beginning of a way of life. This new life is continuous, day in, and day out.

The "feast of weeks," ending with Pentecost, represent this life we now are living on this earth, while we are led by the Spirit and Word of our Almighty God, after we have been reborn in Christ Jesus.

The "Feast of Tabernacles" not only represents the millennial reign of Christ on the earth, but it also envelopes the two feasts previously mentioned.

These three show us how the correct relationship with God, through Christ Jesus, is supposed to be, and why we desperately need His presence in our lives every day. They have little to do with sin offerings, outside of the daily "goat" sin offering in this particular feast. All other offerings are "burnt offerings" in the "Feast of Tabernacles" representing God's commitment toward us first, and our responsive commitment toward Him in return.

When Jesus said "take my yoke upon you and learn of me," He was commissioning us to observe the three main feasts that are given to us for that purpose as foundational building blocks. It's all about understanding how He desires to be connected with us, we, having more insight into His loving character, for real.

 

[unobtrusive]

Karraster

One more thing that I forgot to write to you.All feasts are to be observedspiritually. If we do anything physically, it should always be for the purpose of reminding us of the spiritual meaning thereof. If it doesn’t, we are approaching these feasts with misunderstanding. As true faith instigates proper works, being truly led by the Spirit causes proper observance. Eating unleavened bread, or building a sukkot, doesn't mean a thing unless we adhere to their spiritual meanings “first.” Whether we actually do anything or not, outside of study and prayer, in order to be ecstatic about our Lord and Savior’s beauty and righteousness, physical observance only means nothing.

 

[unobtrusive]

10. Thick Trees
Leviticus 23:40 “And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook;and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God.”

Nehemiah 8:15b “fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.”

In Leviticus 23:40 thick (עָבֹת) trees(עֵץ) are written as וַעֲנַף עֵץ-עָבֹת.
In Nehemiah 8:15b, thick (עָבֹת) trees (עֵץ) are written asוַעֲלֵי עֵץ עָבֹת.

As previously described with the palm tree, branches (וַעֲלֵי) are all spelled the same in Nehemiah so we will not readdress their spiritual definition.
Note that “thick trees” are spelled the same in both scriptures.

“Thick” (עָבֹת) means to be intertwined, and dense. Intertwined is braided, not twisted together.

The branches were “conjoined” as if knitted together, henceforth making it a stronger and more cohesive covering of the tabernacle. Further, this cohesive covering is made from small branches that have tender green leaves. They are tightly woven together so the inhabitants are protected from the elements.

The first letter in the word “thick” is a picture of an eye. The spiritual eye understands the “mystery of the gospel” which was once hidden.
The second letter is a picture of the “floor plan” called salvation in the New Testament. The spiritual eye can see this.

“Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but nowis made manifest to his saints.” (Colossians 1:26 KJV)
The third and final letter in the word “think” is a picture of cross sticks representing the crucifixion of Jesus, fulfilling the “floor plan” that we are able to see. That’s quite cohesive, and well put together.

“For Christ is the “end” (not making void or abolishing) of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.” (Romans 10:4 KJV)

Almighty God, through His Son, has given those who have a sincere heart toward Him, the capability to see (ayin ע) within the workings of His plan (bey tב) of salvation (tav ת).

Now that we see (עֵ) the “thick” part, let’s take a look (עֵ) at the “tree” (עֵץ) that makes the “thick” part grow.
In relation, the first letter of “trees” is the same as “thick,” the ability to see the real truth.
The second, and final letter in “tress” is a picture of 2 things rolled into one.

The Father and the Son's hand that is holding out directions for us so we can see (עֵ) it to our final destination (ץ) of life everlasting.

The Lord looked (עֵ) down from heaven upon the children of men, to see (עֵ) if there were any that did understand, and seek (עֵ) God. (Psalm 14:2 KJV)

In summary, the spiritual understanding of “thick trees” is for us to see the plan of salvation to its end.

 

[Muzungu256]

i see....... how are we supposed to keep feast of tabernacles unobtrusive?????????
i dont know anything u see..........

 

[unobtrusive]

i see....... how are we supposed to keep feast of tabernacles unobtrusive?????????
i dont know anything u see..........

Spiritual meditation, and praying to be enlightened, if you are by yourself. That's how. Talk with others about the feast, and it's spiritual meanings, if there is another to talk with. Observe the workings of God Almighty, and see what He is doing, and see what He will do. That's what it's all about. May God bless you in your prayers and meditation brother!!!


I'm posting the spiritual meanings. If you have any questions I will be happy to explain the answer as best as I can.

 

[unobtrusive]

11. Willows of the brook
Leviticus 23:40 “And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs ofgoodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows (עָרָב) of the brook (נָחַל); and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God.”

Willows (עָרָב) is a verb. telling us to take action, to work and worship according to the plan. Now we see that just knowing what to do is only part of the picture. We have to put that knowledge to work as James so aptly instructs us: “ But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” (James 2:20 KJV)Notice that both “works” and “willows” are plural.

The first letter in “willows” is a picture of an eye.
The second letter in “willows” is picture of the preliminary thoughts.
The third and last letter of “willows” is a picture of a floor plan, a family, a household.

Taking the entire context of “willows of the brook,” we see a spiritual description that can be defined as follows.

“Willows of the brook” says… “Let’s take a good look at the plan of salvation so we can begin to comprehend its depth, knowing that the inheritance we receive is coupled with repenting ourselves from the world’s ways and submitting ourselves to the direction of our Shepherds staff.”

Ephesians 1:8-11
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

“Willows” represent togetherness, very tightly woven for the purpose of strength, to be entwined by weaving the branches together. Paul wrote to the early Christians at Ephesus to teach them this principle as applied spiritually in Ephesians 4:16 (KJV).
“From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”

Willow branches are very strong and flexible and the weaving together provides even more strength. If we, as the church, are not tightly intertwined or are missing some parts, it weakens the structure and would not keep the people dwelling in it very well protected from the elements.

“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” (1 Corinthians 1:10 KJV)

 

[unobtrusive]

12. The Brook
Leviticus 23:40 “And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs ofgoodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows (עָרָב)of the brook (נָחַל); and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God.”

When parsing the word “brook” (נָחַל), it actually contains the word “willows” עֲרָבָה + נַחַל. “Willows of the brook” are the specific trees spoken of, and therefore are to be viewed as such, not separating “willows” from “brook.”

After parsing, the letter (ה) “hey,” connects brook and willows, meaning ‘if you look for it, you’ll find it.’ This also is to show us that this particular willow is given by God for a special purpose, so in coordination with each other, the willow cannot survive without its “living water.”

John 4:9-10
9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

By itself, the three letters that spell “brook” reveal to us, a Son who continues to protect and guide His sheep with His staff.
The first letter is a picture of an heir.
The second letter is a picture denoting division, or being fenced in.
The third letter is a picture of a shepherds staff

These willows of the brook are provided by YHWH uncorrupted, unpolluted, or not “profaned” by man. If man had cultivated this willow, it would no longer be unpolluted, therefore, the letter hey (ה) would not be added to the word because it would not apply. And yes, this begins to explain the greater spiritual connection in the phrase “willows of the brook.”

 

[unobtrusive]

Today is the first day of this feast of dwellings (tabernacles). Build up for yourselves, those things that our Lord and Saviour has given to us, and dwell therein.


Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:7)


Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. (1 John 3:24)

 

[MarcR]

Today is the first day of this feast of dwellings (tabernacles). Build up for yourselves, those things that our Lord and Saviour has given to us, and dwell therein.


Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:7)


Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. (1 John 3:24)

During Jesus millennial reign observance of Sukkot (Tabernacles) will indeed be mandatory.

Zec 14:16-19
16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.
17 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.
18 And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the Lord will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
19 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
KJV


During the Church age it is not.

That is what Scripture says and keeping the thread open will not change it.

 

[unobtrusive]

During Jesus millennial reign observance of Sukkot (Tabernacles) will indeed be mandatory.

Zec 14:16-19
16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.
17 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.
18 And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the Lord will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
19 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
KJV


During the Church age it is not.

That is what Scripture says and keeping the thread open will not change it.

Quote the scripture that you are referring to please. I've never read anything like that.

How do you read this, or is this only for those who are of the physical, blood related, genealogical heritage of Israel?

And ye shall keep it a feast unto the Lord seven days in the year. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations: ye shall celebrate it in the seventh month. (Leviticus 23:41)

"for ever" = עוֹלָם ʻôwlâm, o-lawm' "continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world (+ without end)."

1. long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
   1. ancient time, long time (of past)
   2. (of future)
      1. for ever, always
      2. continuous existence, perpetual
      3. everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
         
         
         

 

[unobtrusive]

There are scores of New Testament scriptures that confirm the spiritual meanings of this feast. It's hard to believe that this confirmation is on hold until the millennial reign of Christ. Just skim through the posts and just read the NT scriptures for starters, and see if you agree. Anybody, not just MarcR.

 

[tanakh]

Hi unobtrusive, thanks for the thread, very interesting. All these feasts have lessons in them for us, and also demonstrate the character of Almighty. After all, they are His feasts. What is He trying to communicate? We all have different ideas on that I suppose. May I share a few thoughts?

Now, this may be so basic that you might think, duh, she should have already known that, here goes anyway~ I'd always thought of sin in this way: big or small. However, the more I study scripture the more I see it seems to be intentional verses unintentional.

As to the Feasts and types and shadows, it's about patterns I think. We are to discern between clean and unclean. Only clean sacrifices were to be presented to YHVH in His temple. Now we are the temple.

The Gospels were used by the early Christians in the Synagogues before Christianity separated from Judaism. The contents are organised around the Jewish Feasts and Sabbath readings and were read and preached throughout the Jewish year. Marks gospel was the first to be written and was used to cover the part of the year from Rosh Hashanah to Passover. Matthews Gospel follows most of Marks but adds to it in order to cover the period from Pentecost to Rosh Hashanah which Mark didnt include. Thats why his Gospel is shorter than the other three. Matthews Gospel reflect the themes of the festivals and Torah readings as taught by Jesus. The first festival in Matthew is the feast of Pentecost when Moses gave the Law to the Israelites. Each block of teachings end with a phrase linking it to the next block which tell of him leaving a place or finishing speaking to a crowd. Luke's Gospel also follows marks but is less tightly bound to the festival/Seasonal pattern because it was aimed mainly to Gentile believers who were not as familiar with the Jewish Calendar

 

[MarcR]

There are scores of New Testament scriptures that confirm the spiritual meanings of this feast. It's hard to believe that this confirmation is on hold until the millennial reign of Christ. Just skim through the posts and just read the NT scriptures for starters, and see if you agree. Anybody, not just MarcR.

I keep the moaday myself; and I have started 2 threads explaining why I think they are of value in a believer's life, quite apart from both law and/or Messianic belief.

My only argument with yoyr thread title is that I believe that regardless how helpful and relevant they may be, they are not obligatory during the church age according to Scripture.

 

[MarcR]

The Gospels were used by the early Christians in the Synagogues before Christianity separated from Judaism. The contents are organised around the Jewish Feasts and Sabbath readings and were read and preached throughout the Jewish year. Marks gospel was the first to be written and was used to cover the part of the year from Rosh Hashanah to Passover. Matthews Gospel follows most of Marks but adds to it in order to cover the period from Pentecost to Rosh Hashanah which Mark didnt include. Thats why his Gospel is shorter than the other three. Matthews Gospel reflect the themes of the festivals and Torah readings as taught by Jesus. The first festival in Matthew is the feast of Pentecost when Moses gave the Law to the Israelites. Each block of teachings end with a phrase linking it to the next block which tell of him leaving a place or finishing speaking to a crowd. Luke's Gospel also follows marks but is less tightly bound to the festival/Seasonal pattern because it was aimed mainly to Gentile believers who were not as familiar with the Jewish Calendar

My only reservation about this post is your mention of Rosh Hashanah. There is no Scriptural mention of a civil calendar.
God calls the first month Abib. Ex 13:4, 23:15, etc. The Moad on 1 Ethanim is Yom t'ruah. day of trumpets. I use the pre-exilic names of the months, because Nisan and Tishri among others name Babylonian idols; and I see no profit in it.

 

[oldethennew]

if this has been said, then we both are in agreement with the stater:

we 'embrace' the opportunity to celebrate what our Saviour partook of,
and His disciples at any level...it makes us feel like we are part of His Holy Unit
every day of our lives...'try it, you might find that you like it'...
Jesus is in the business of opening 'closed hearts'...and so are His 'soldiers'...

 

[prove-all]

My only argument with yoyr thread title is that I believe that regardless how helpful and relevant
they may be, they are not obligatory during the church age according to Scripture.

my understanding was the passover, as well as the first day of unleavened bread
is commanded in the new testement, but why stop there.

 

[unobtrusive]

if this has been said, then we both are in agreement with the stater:

we 'embrace' the opportunity to celebrate what our Saviour partook of,
and His disciples at any level...it makes us feel like we are part of His Holy Unit
every day of our lives...'try it, you might find that you like it'...
Jesus is in the business of opening 'closed hearts'...and so are His 'soldiers'...

Jesus showed up during he middle of this feast.
[SUP]
John 7:2 and 14
2 [/SUP]Now the Jew's feast of tabernacles was at hand.
[SUP]14 [/SUP]Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

What did He say?
Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me. Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come. If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.