The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot in Hebrew and Bantu, is detailed in Leviticus 23. It is a biblical holy day celebrated on the 15th day of the Bantu month of Boraro (Northern Sotho). This week-long festival involves dwelling in temporary shelters (Sukkot) to commemorate the House of Akobe’ 40-year journey in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. Spiritually, it signifies the Almighty’s provision and protection during that time.
Also, the Almighty’s gathering or recovering them from their bondage and captivity. Thus it serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of hardships and life in general as a human in the flesh, and the importance of relying on the Creator’s care and sustenance.
References of the Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles is mentioned and elaborated upon in various parts of the Bible. These references offering a broader perspective on its significance and observance:
- Exodus 23:16 and 34:22: These verses introduce the Feast of Tabernacles as the “Feast of Ingathering” at the year’s end, celebrating the harvest.
- Deuteronomy 16:13-15: It emphasizes the joyous celebration of the feast for seven days after the harvest, highlighting the importance of joy and thankfulness in the Almighty’s provision.
- Nehemiah 8:14-18: This passage recounts the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, emphasizing a return to the observance of God’s laws after a period of neglect.
- Zechariah 14:16-19: This prophecy speaks of a future time when all nations will be required to observe the Feast of Tabernacles, symbolizing unity and worship of the Great Creator by all peoples.
These scriptures together stress the Feast of Tabernacles’ themes of gratitude, provision, remembrance, celebrations, and future hope, focusing its significance in both historical and prophetic contexts.
End of the Year Order
Interestingly enough, the time of the Feast of Tabernacles or Ingathering follows the Memorial of Trumpets. The Memorial of Trumpets announces the coming of the King. It also sounds the alarm of warnings, emphasizing the point of “cleaning up our behavior.” Said a better way, repentance for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Following the Memorial of Trumpets is the Day of Atonement. This is a day where our transgressions are atoned for; we are forgiven, officially. The key here is that either way pay for it or we allow the Almighty to cover us (passover). Those who have been atoned will be gathered.
This leads to the Festival or Feast of Tabernacles also known as the Feast of the Ingathering. The recovered House of Akobe and the repentent nations will be gathered. They will brought before the Almighty for the Wedding Banquet.
As these are symbolically wrapped into these feast days or festivals, I bid you a happy and peaceful Tabernacle. Let it be filled with knowledge, wisdom, joy, peace, and above all, love and charity.
Love and grace
Minister Koko
Consul General, AKOPPI
Until next time, Power be with you.
