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SAA Notes
These three feasts flow one into the other forming one whole – though with a prominent gap distinguishing each from the others. The Apostle John in the Book of Revelation takes up this framework – the Trumpets, the Bowls of Judgment, and the return of Christ with the finish of the world’s harvest. The festivals contain our Great Hope!
SJA Notes
* Dear God, You are our light and life, showing us the way and renewing our spirits. Thank You!
“All native Israelites shall dwell in booths, that your generations may know that I made the people of Israel dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
God sets in place these feast with an important reminder – What He has done for them.
With the feast of the booths (tabernacles), it is to remember that He rescued them from Egypt. To remember that they were sojourners walking through the wilderness, living in these little fragile portable homes.
This feast is still celebrated today (search for “Sukkot”).
The idea of remembering what God has done for us is pivotal for God’s people.
For us today one of the most prominent and specific ways we do this is the celebration of the Lord’ Support (sometimes called Communion).
We remember that God rescued us out of the kingdom of darkness and death, from our sin, into the kingdom of light and life, to eternal life.
Through Jesus! To remember His body offered up as a sacrifice, His blood spilled to make atonement. For us.
Let us be encouraged to remember the Lord!
* Father God,
We thank You – You have rescued us, restored us, forgive us and brought us into Your kingdom. Thank You!
We love You god, please help us to love You more each day.
Please help us to love those around us.
Thank You Lord!
Amen.