 Messiah's Fulfillment of The Feast of Tabernacles
Summary
The week long Feast of Sukkot, Tabernacles, marks a special time for resting in God’s peace. It was established to, “rejoice before the Lord for seven days.”
(Leviticus 29:40 NKJV)
It was a Sabbath’s Sabbath! On the one hand, it marked the time to rest from enduring the work of gathering in the harvest. On the other hand, it served to remind the people of God’s favor and care extended through the long wilderness journey before crossing into the Promised Land.
The feast also pointed forward to the permanent peace Messiah offered to those who would believe in Him, and accept the yoke of His righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. As He declared, “Come to me, all of you who are struggling and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
(Matthew 11:28-30 JNT)
Paul further encouraged believers to be strengthened in faith, for it is by faith that we have access to the grace of Messiah’s rest. “So, since we have come to be considered righteous by God because of our trust, let us continue to have shalom (peace) with God through our Lord, Yeshua the Messiah. 2 Also through him and on the ground of our trust, we have gained access to this grace in which we stand; so let us boast about the hope of experiencing God’s glory.”
(Romans 5:1-2 JNT)
Life Application Questions
How do you celebrate the peace Messiah has settled for you and offered to you? Do you strive to find peace? Have you received His peace?
Scripture References
Leviticus 23:33-44; Hebrews 3-4; Luke 1:68-80; John 14:25-31; Romans 5:1-5
Book References
Faith and Fables: p. 30-34; 51-53; 85-91; 133-135; 146-147
Sons and Servants: p. 52-57; 84-85; 129-130
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