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A Vision for the Saints – Teaching What is Holy
The Feast of Tabernacles looks forward to an age when the saints will take up their role as kingly priests and fulfill their duties in the restoration of all things. They will be involved in transforming the world in accord with God’s vision. What will our the Holy God have us teach the people so they might be able to walk with him and enjoy the millennial age of peace and prosperity?
The Messiah and the Kingdom
As the “latter days” prophesied in scripture draw ever closer, we need to consider the relevance of the Feast of Tabernacles. On this first day of the festival we look forward to a new age ushered in by the coming of the Messiah. But what is the nature of our Messiah? Many religions teach the concept of a Messiah, a deliverer. But few understand the nature of the Messiah who is revealed in the Judeo-Christian scriptures.
Day 2 of the Feast
The Messianic Age — Walking in God’s Ways
When we study the future, as pictured by the Feast of Tabernacles, we come to understand more about God’s ways. The prophets, Isaiah and Micah, both were inspired to write about the coming of the Messianic age. Their messages were very similar, and they both focused on the importance of the law in establishing the millennial reign of the Messiah. So what are those ways of God that he will be teaching all nations?
Day 3 of the Feast
Who Will Dwell With God
The question of ‘Who shall dwell with God?’ is a central message of scriptures and an important theme of the Feast of Tabernacles. Discover the answer to this question through a journey from Psalms to Revelation. God gives us insight into the qualities of his children, those who will live with him. Are we preparing ourselves to dwell with God for eternity in his Kingdom?
Day 4 of the Feast
Are You Awake to God’s Promises?
Are you awake to what God will be doing in the coming year? There are those who espouse ‘Christianity’ who do not believe that God will keep his promises. Or perhaps they think that the prophecies were already completed in some historical past. Do you know what God says and do you trust him to be the same yesterday, today and forever? Jesus warned about the false prophets caught up in their faulty predictions of the future, while also reminding us of the need to be prepared for his return – a return that will surely come. So do we believe that God will yet fulfill the prophecies that he delivered to his people over the centuries – prophecies of a righteous remnant who would be delivered and return to restore and rebuild Zion?
Day 5 of the Feast
Christian Leadership — Imitating Christ
It is easy to quickly read a bible passage and miss the deeper meaning. The apostle Paul said to the Corinthians, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ.” But, there is so much more to the story. Paul’s letters urge Christians to be reflective learners, examining themselves. Asking, “Does my life emulate the life of a true disciple.” God judges not only our behaviour – whether we are following Jesus’ pattern of living – but our motivation. This is because God has called his disciples to be faithful stewards. Imitating Christ, they will observe that pattern of right living given by the Father, in both action and thought. So are we imitating Christ as we should?
Day 6 of the Feast
Covenant Promises — the land and the kingdom
Within the old and renewed covenants God created a relationship with his people that offered amazing promises. We who trust in God’s faithfulness look to him to fulfill all that he has promised to Abraham and all who walk in faith with God as Abraham walked. So what are these covenant promises and how do they find their fulfillment in the lives of God’s people?
Day 7 of the Feast
Do Not Stumble – Run the Endurance Race
” Do not stumble!’ This was the apostle Paul’s exhortation to his readers in order to complete the Christian race. Unlike the competitors of Paul’s day we are not seeking the fleeting glory of a crown that withers. Rather, we are to run our best race with discipline and self-control. Why? So we can seize the prize — a crown that is imperishable. The prize for the overcomer, the one who was victorious, is to inherit eternal life and sit with Christ when he returns. So what could make you stumble, and keep you from conquering?
Day 8 – The Last Great Day
Hope for Humanity
Today is not the only day of salvation!
But those God has called, he has called for a purpose. At the right time God will call and save all of humanity. When Christ will return; the Kingdom of God will be setup on Earth, and then we will come to the Eighth Day, the Last Great Day, — Great White Throne Judgement. In light of this knowledge we need to know, What is God’s purpose in this Great Day? And, how do we actively wait and prepare for that time? Jeff recounts his personal story of interrogation, trial, and travels through the Iron Curtain in the land of darkness which was then communist Hungary and Romania. Then he links this to our role now that will impact the future of those who will be resurrected to life when the Last Great Day finds its fulfillment.
The Messiah and the Kingdom
As the “latter days” prophesied in scripture draw ever closer, we need to consider the relevance of the Feast of Tabernacles. On this first day of the festival we look forward to a new age ushered in by the coming of the Messiah. But what is the nature of our Messiah? Many religions teach the concept of a Messiah, a deliverer. But few understand the nature of the Messiah who is revealed in the Judeo-Christian scriptures.
Day 2 of the Feast
The Messianic Age — Walking in God’s Ways
When we study the future, as pictured by the Feast of Tabernacles, we come to understand more about God’s ways. The prophets, Isaiah and Micah, both were inspired to write about the coming of the Messianic age. Their messages were very similar, and they both focused on the importance of the law in establishing the millennial reign of the Messiah. So what are those ways of God that he will be teaching all nations?
Day 3 of the Feast
Who Will Dwell With God
The question of ‘Who shall dwell with God?’ is a central message of scriptures and an important theme of the Feast of Tabernacles. Discover the answer to this question through a journey from Psalms to Revelation. God gives us insight into the qualities of his children, those who will live with him. Are we preparing ourselves to dwell with God for eternity in his Kingdom?
Day 4 of the Feast
Are You Awake to God’s Promises?
Are you awake to what God will be doing in the coming year? There are those who espouse ‘Christianity’ who do not believe that God will keep his promises. Or perhaps they think that the prophecies were already completed in some historical past. Do you know what God says and do you trust him to be the same yesterday, today and forever? Jesus warned about the false prophets caught up in their faulty predictions of the future, while also reminding us of the need to be prepared for his return – a return that will surely come. So do we believe that God will yet fulfill the prophecies that he delivered to his people over the centuries – prophecies of a righteous remnant who would be delivered and return to restore and rebuild Zion?
Day 5 of the Feast
Christian Leadership — Imitating Christ
It is easy to quickly read a bible passage and miss the deeper meaning. The apostle Paul said to the Corinthians, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ.” But, there is so much more to the story. Paul’s letters urge Christians to be reflective learners, examining themselves. Asking, “Does my life emulate the life of a true disciple.” God judges not only our behaviour – whether we are following Jesus’ pattern of living – but our motivation. This is because God has called his disciples to be faithful stewards. Imitating Christ, they will observe that pattern of right living given by the Father, in both action and thought. So are we imitating Christ as we should?
Day 6 of the Feast
Covenant Promises — the land and the kingdom
Within the old and renewed covenants God created a relationship with his people that offered amazing promises. We who trust in God’s faithfulness look to him to fulfill all that he has promised to Abraham and all who walk in faith with God as Abraham walked. So what are these covenant promises and how do they find their fulfillment in the lives of God’s people?
Day 7 of the Feast
Do Not Stumble – Run the Endurance Race
” Do not stumble!’ This was the apostle Paul’s exhortation to his readers in order to complete the Christian race. Unlike the competitors of Paul’s day we are not seeking the fleeting glory of a crown that withers. Rather, we are to run our best race with discipline and self-control. Why? So we can seize the prize — a crown that is imperishable. The prize for the overcomer, the one who was victorious, is to inherit eternal life and sit with Christ when he returns. So what could make you stumble, and keep you from conquering?
Day 8 – The Last Great Day
Hope for Humanity
Today is not the only day of salvation!
But those God has called, he has called for a purpose. At the right time God will call and save all of humanity. When Christ will return; the Kingdom of God will be setup on Earth, and then we will come to the Eighth Day, the Last Great Day, — Great White Throne Judgement. In light of this knowledge we need to know, What is God’s purpose in this Great Day? And, how do we actively wait and prepare for that time? Jeff recounts his personal story of interrogation, trial, and travels through the Iron Curtain in the land of darkness which was then communist Hungary and Romania. Then he links this to our role now that will impact the future of those who will be resurrected to life when the Last Great Day finds its fulfillment.