The Season Of Our Joy Part I

 

Foundation Scriptures:

Leviticus 23: 40-41

Nehemiah 8

 

Themes and Idioms for The Feast Of Tabernacles

 

  1. The Season of Our Joy
  2. The Festival of Ingathering
  3. The Feast of the Nations
  4. The Festival of Dedication
  5. The Festival of Lights

 

I. The Sukkah or booth, symbolizes man’s need to depend upon God for his provision of food, water and shelter. This is true of the spiritual realm as well.

 

  1. The Booth is a type of our physical Body which is a temporary dwelling place for our spirit and soul

a.1 Cor. 6:19-20

 

  1. We need the food that the Word of God provides

a.Matthew 6:11

b.Matthew 4:4 –Rhema  Strongs #4487

c.John 6:33-35

d. Deut 8:3

 

  1. The cleansing, rinsing and washing that the Word of God brings to our lives
    1. Ephesians 5:22-26
    2. Matthew 3:11  

Mikveh of the Word

 

  1. The Shelter of Gods protection over our lives
    1. Matthew 6:13
    2. Psalm 91

 

  1. Our physical needs will be provided by God if we seek Him spiritually
    1. Matthew 6:31-33
    2. Deuteronomy 8:1-18 – Do not forget who meets your needs! God provided for Israel in the wilderness with manna
    3. Exodus 23:16

 

  1. Observing Sukkot, reminds us of Israel’s dwelling in booths in the wilderness
    1. Leviticus 23:43

 

  1. Isaiah speaks about Sukkah
    1. Isaiah 4:4-6

 

  1. The Divine order declares that after Yom Kippur/Judgment comes Sukkot
    1. Isaiah 4:4-6

 

  1. Commanded to Rejoice
    1. Deuteronomy 16:13-25
    2. Phil 4:4

First atonement, then rejoicing

 

  1. We will celebrate Sukkot in His Kingdom
    1. Zechariah 14:16

 

  1. We are to bring offerings
    1. Numbers 29:12-39