The Feast of Tabernacles in Ancient Times
“Rejoice in the Lord always,” the apostle Paul enjoined us (Phil. 4:4). Yet it is not easy to rejoice, let alone always. The key, however, lies in the phrase in the Lord. It reminds us that He is the source and object of our joy. The Feast of Tabernacles was designed to accomplish the same end. This marvelous, God-ordained holiday of Israel calls upon its celebrants to rejoice in His faithfGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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Is it possible that the first feast of Tabernacles was celebrated at the completion of the Tabernacle?
I wanted to know during Feast of Tabernacles in ancient Israel how they had food.
Did they cook the food or what did they do.
You answer is much appreciated as it does not tell anywhere what and how they ate and drank.
Thanks
The spring festivals (passover, etc.) were first celebrated at the Exodus (even before they were codified at Mt. Sinai, if I am not mistaken)….Did the Hebrews celebrate the fall festivals during the 40 year wilderness experience? When did they first celebrate the fall festivals, after they entered the promised land, the year they entered the promised land? Thanks.
Thank you for your explanations. I am beginning a new series in my church on End Times hoping to explain and give better understanding of Matthew 24 and Zechariah in the first lessons.
It is astonishing how God looks at the importance of the Feast of Tabernacles in Zechariah 14, and punishes the nations who refuse to observe it during that period. (I believe it is during the millennial reign of Christ on earth.) This feast carries far more importance to the LORD than I ever realized, especially in the future.
Could somebody please tell me when the daily sacrifices were made during the Feast of Tabernacles, ie. at what time of day. Would they take place each morning, or would they be after sundown, to herald the beginning of each day?
This is important to me for a narrative that I am putting together.
Hello, nice overview, except that it didn’t include the fact that the temporary dwellings was to teach us that our lives are indeed temporary, or as Paul wrote, like ”a tent” that we will put off! The 7 days represent the 7th thousand years being the Millenium when Christ comes as King of kings. As with the creation week, there are 6,000 given to man, with the 7th “day” being the “Millenial rest”.
Some of us Biblical Christians keep it, dwelling in a hotel room temporarily, as we focus on the meaning of life in anticipation of Christ’s imminent return, and our need to be ready to meet Him in the air!
Hello, which of the Feasts were ALL Israelites required to appear before the Lord?
Hello Bruce.
On the eighth day of the Feast of Tabernacles, the 23rd day falling on the Sabbath, did the men in Jerusalem (or if it was in the wilderness) dismantle the wooden booths and organize the outcome of the branches no longer used? I have heard this was the tradition although I can not find a bible reference . Does this dismantling of the wooden branches and leaves of the booth have any actual substance in the Israelite history?
Thank you for this article. Did the people participate at all by eating any of the sacrificed animals? I understand that a portion went to the priests. Would any of these feasts be celebrated by the Levites in the various cities in the areas of the tribes where they lived?
Thank you.