Tabernacles and the Birth of Jesus
/The biblical festival of Sukkot (also known as the Festivals of Tabernacles) is the biblical, typological, and theological setting for the birth of the babe born in Bethlehem. The early church knew this and, though it was later displaced with the syncretized holiday of Christmas, this biblical holy week, known simply as Tabernacles, has much to teach us about the dwelling presence of God and the incarnation of the Messiah. The Eternal Son of God came and took up a human tabernacle of flesh and blood in order to dwell with us! His name is Immanuel, God with us, in human flesh and blood! Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King"! Join us as we explore the biblical setting and symbols of the birth of Jesus – God with us!