Rejoicing at The Feast of Tabernacles

John Chap 7-8-9. The central ceremonies during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles involved drawing water from the Pool of Siloam and the illumination of the temple. This was the astounding context for Jesus saying “come unto me all who thirst” and “I am the Light of The World”. Through the Holy Spirit, our thirst is […]

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Jesus & The Passover Seder

Ex 6:6-7. The Passover (Seder) Meal involved various parts & elements used to remember deliverance from Egypt. Jesus took the broken matzoh (Afikomen) and the 3rd cup of that night (cup of redemption) and said “do this in remembrance of me”. During Passover and every communion, we remember our salvation through Christ, the true Passover […]

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The Jewish Harvest Festival

Leviticus 23:33-44, John 7:14-39. For this Harvest Festival Service we explore The Jewish Harvest Festival or “The Feast of Tabernacles” (Sukkpot). It was at this Feast that Jesus gave his famous invitation to all those who thirst. But how does that fit into the feast?

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