Sukkot and the Birth of Jesus
As Sukkot, or the Festival of Tabernacles, approaches, we are going to jump into a unique tie in between the birth of Jesus and this festival. In this episode, we uncover the deep significance behind the word 'dwell' in John 1, which can be translated as 'tabernacled.' This concept links Jesus' coming to earth to the festival of Sukkot, suggesting Sukkot may go beyond God simply dwelling with Israel in the OT. As we explore the ancient scrolls, we reveal how the church has shifted celebrating Jesus’ birth in its theological framework to the celebration of Christmas. Join us as we unpack this forgotten theology.
Show notes:
Contact Information for questions and topics:
Giving Information:
Show Music by Jake Brake
Sponsored by:
The Harvest Ministries – graftedin.com
Show Resources:
Leviticus 23:39-43
Exodus 25:1-2; 8; 29:42-46
John 1:1; 14
The Bible and Liturgy by Jean Daniélou
God’s Festivals in Scripture and History by Samuele Bacchiocchi
Mark F. Rooker, Leviticus, vol. 3A, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 290.