Feast of Tabernacles

During our last class, (10/04/09), we finished up with the fall feasts and concluded with the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths. We learned about the three key symbols in the Jewish observance of the feast:

1. The booth or tabernacle
2. The lulav, consisting of myrtle, willow, and palm branches
3. The etrog or citron.

While studying this, a word study came to mind, so with my Logos Bible software, a search of the word, "branch" yielded a tremendous blessing. The following Scriptures were highlighted on the board:

Isaiah 4:2, 11:1 and following, 14:19, which speaks of Satan, and 60:21 and following.

Jeremiah 23:5 and 33:15.

Zechariah 3:8 and of course:

John 15:1 and following.

We talked about the two key ceremonies:

1. The pouring out of the water ceremony followed by great rejoicing, (Jesus' response can be found in John 7:37-39).
2. The kindling of the lights ceremony, (His response can be found in John 8:12).

I know that I won't look at His words the same way again! What an incredible way to announce His Messiahship.

We also watched the live performance of Paul Wilbur, (10 years ago), in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles, called "Jerusalem Arise." Two songs were selected that were quite moving. I'll continue to play songs from this video as time permits.

Be blessed,

George Haven