FEAST
OF TABERNACLES
Part
thirteen of fourteen in Commanded Holy
Days Importance Today series
Leviticus 23:34-35: “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the fifteenth day
of the seventh month the Lord’s Feast of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts seven
days.’”
October 5-11, 2017, are the current
dates for this Feast.
Apostle Peter’s sermon in Acts
3:19-21 summed up God’s instructions for every person: “Repent, then, and turn
to God, so that your sin may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come
from the Lord, that He may send Jesus Christ, …
He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore
everything, as He promised long ago … .”
This Feast represents that
restoration. Jesus’ return to earth—(Feast
of Trumpets), and banishment of Satan, (Day of Atonement)—sets the foundation
for His millennium (1,000 year) reign.
Believers long for, and even pray for this time of peace and harmony of
all creation with God every time we recite the Lord’s Prayer. (Your kingdom
come, Matthew 6:10a).
People were created in God’s image
so that He could have a two-way relationship with us (Genesis 1:26). This relationship is characterized by
obedience to His laws. What Satan broke
in our perfect relationship, Jesus patched up with His blood.
So everyone who believes in Jesus as
Lord and Savior can come boldly before the Father (Hebrews 4:16).
The lesson linked below adds Scriptural
background. Isaiah 11:7-9 tells of
magnificent restoration of all creation, like the wolf living with the lamb. The whole world will live in harmony. All creation will be healed.
Our Father will also provide spiritual
restoration. “I will give you a new
heart and put a new spirit within you. I
will take out the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of
flesh. I will pit My Spirit within you
and cause you to walk in My statues, and you will keep My judgments and do them
(Ezekiel 36:26-27).
Isaiah 2:4 and 51:4-5 say this Feast
offers universal opportunity for salvation.
Jesus will judge the people living on earth. The firstfruits of God’s harvest from this
age will reign with Christ on earth as a kingdom of priests (Revelation 5:10).
Jesus promises in Revelation 2:26, “He who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I
will give power over nations.”
They will lead many to God’s Kingdom and have the awesome privilege of
working alongside Christ (Revelation 20:6).
Nations will learn a right relationship with God.
Take Home Nugget
The final conflict between God’s
righteous living and His people will resolve when people finally choose. Rebellion or righteousness? Satan will be released for a short time after
the millennium. Revelation 20:7-10
describes how those who choose rebellion are identified. Their tragic choice will earn them death by
fire—along with Satan.
Come,
Lord Jesus!
Adapted from God’s Holy Day
Plan, The Promise of Hope for All Mankind. ©1966, 1998, 2001, 2010, 2013 by the United
Church of Christ. Ohio. Pgs. 40-45.
J.D. Griffith
.
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