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September 2017 – the Feast of Tabernacles THE CHOSEN Volume XXIIII, Issue 7 PEOPLE SEPTEMBER 2017 THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES JEWISH ESCATOLOGY | CHABAD LUBAVITCH MOVEMENT: WHO IS THE MESSIAH? TABERNACLES TOMORROW FROM THE PRESIDENT Shalom, In the 7th chapter of John, we see that It is hard to believe another year has Jesus Himself celebrated the Festival and, passed! The Fall Feasts are upon us, and in fact, He used the celebration to make Jewish people all around the world will one of the most profound announcements soon begin to celebrate the New Year regarding who He is. Specifically, it was (Rosh Hashanah), the Day of Atonement on the seventh day of the Feast, called (Yom Kippur), and the Feast of Tabernacles Hoshana Rabbah. This day is also known (Sukkot)—the three great Fall Festivals in Judaism as the last Day of Judgment. It described in Leviticus 23:23-44. was customary at that time for the Jewish We believe that each of the Festivals people to send a choir of Levites and a points to Jesus in one way or another, priestly orchestra to the pool of Siloam to gather water in giant urns, which were Dr. Mitch Glaser and this is wonderfully true of the Feast then brought back to the altar. President, Chosen People Ministries of Tabernacles! This Feast, in particular, carries a rich meaning for both Christians They would march around the altar cry- and Jewish people alike. ing out Hosheanah —“Lord save us…Lord save us,” many times over. They would then THE FEAST OF pour the water from the urns at the base YESHUA THE MESSIAH AND of the altar. This ceremony symbolized the TABERNACLES THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES future hope of the Jewish people—looking Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) is the fulfill- forward to the day when God would pour ment of all the Jewish Festivals, and this out His Spirit upon the people of Israel in Jesus, Himself includes Sukkot. First of all, we understand fulfillment of Joel 2:28-29: is the fulfillment— that Jesus Himself is the fulfillment of the It will come about after this that I will Festival in that He is God in the flesh who pour out My Spirit on all mankind: And He is God in the flesh “tabernacled” among us. As John wrote, your sons and daughters will prophesy, your And the Word became flesh, and dwelt old men will dream dreams, your young who tabernacled among us, and we saw His glory, glory as men will see visions. Even on the male and of the only begotten from the Father, full of female servants I will pour out My Spirit among us. grace and truth. (John 1:14) in those days. The Greek word John used for “dwelt” is According to Jewish tradition, these skene, a word that refers to the pitching of a events were expected to take place when the tent. The image is easy to grasp—through Messiah appeared on the earth. This “pour- the incarnation, God pitched a tent, which ing out” was foreshadowed in the Temple was His flesh, to veil His pure glory. Jesus by the pouring out of the water at the base pitched His tabernacle and dwelled among of the altar. The water drawing ceremony, us for a short sojourn until the day He re- as it was known, was a portrait of the day turns to reign as King. The incarnation was a when God would send His Messiah and His foretaste of the experience of God’s glory we Spirit, and the Jewish people would become will enjoy when the kingdom is established alive spiritually as they had never before. on earth. In that day, the Messiah will be Jesus understood the traditions King over all, and both Israel and the nations associated with this great day of the Feast, will bow to Him as their sovereign Lord. and He knew this was the last opportunity …so that at the name of Jesus every on the Jewish calendar to repent of sins and knee will bow, of those who are in heaven be cleansed. It is a common misconception and on earth and under the earth, and that Judaism teaches that the Books of Life that every tongue will confess that Jesus and Death are sealed at the conclusion of Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the the Day of Atonement; however, Jewish Father. (Philippians 2:10-11) tradition dating back to the first century SEPTEMBER JULY 2017 2017 | THE | THE CHOSEN CHOSEN PEOPLE PEOPLE | 2 | 2 tells us that the judgment, which determines one’s fate for This is a description of heaven, as after Jesus reigns as the year, is actually finalized on Hoshana Rabbah— literally, King over Israel and the nations for what many believe is the great day of salvation. for a literal thousand years (Revelation 20:1-5), the events It was at the high point of this ceremony when Jesus rose described in Revelation 21 and 1 Corinthians 15 will take up and cried out: place. First, He literally fulfills His promises to Israel based “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. upon the Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3), and then He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his the eternal reign of the Triune God is established forever. innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ ” But this I hope this gives you a whole new perspective on why the He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him Feast of Tabernacles is also called the “Season of Our Joy.” were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus What can bring greater joy than remembering how God was not yet glorified. (John 7:37-39) tabernacled among us, while also looking forward to the day Clearly, He was telling the crowds He was the Messiah, when He will be with us forever? and that the Spirit of God is now being poured out, and that He is the living water. Those who drink, or believe in Him, THE GOSPEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST will never thirst again! The Jewish people had a chance to CONFERENCE find forgiveness of sin at the conclusion of the High Holiday There is much to learn about the present and future of cycle, and that moment had arrived—the way of salvation Israel and the nations! This is why we have planned a major was through faith in Him! conference on biblical prophecy to study It is safe to assume that Jesus’ decla- these very issues in the Scriptures! It is critical ration was heard by many Jewish people for us to look at current events through the that day, because Sukkot is one of the lens of the Bible. three biblical Festivals which required all Speaking of which, I have some good Jewish males to travel to Jerusalem from news: we still have some room for you to around the world. join us at The Gospel and the Middle East conference scheduled for October 13-14 THE FUTURE SUKKOT in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex! This is going to be an exciting opportunity to hear We will also see the Feast of Tabernacles speakers like Joel Rosenberg, Darrell Bock, fulfilled in the Kingdom period when Craig Blaising, and others from the Chosen the nations will be commanded to come People Ministries staff. We are also bringing up to Jerusalem and celebrate the Feast in speakers from Israel, and we will hear (Zechariah 14:16-19). If not, the prophet tells us that a testimonies from former Muslims who know the Lord and drought would come upon those who disobey. We may love the Jewish people. assume that this is speaking of God literally withholding water, but also refers to a spiritual drought as those who do The conference will be an incredible time of exploring not follow the Lord also do not enjoy His favor and goodness. what the Bible teaches about Israel and the Middle East, but it will also be a time of celebration as you hear directly from There is a final unfolding of this great Festival which is those who minister in Israel about how God is moving in described by the Apostle John who writes, the Holy Land! We are grateful for our co-sponsors, Dallas And I heard a loud voice from the thrones saying, Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He shall Seminary, so please join us if you are able! The registration dwell among men and they shall be His people and God information is on the enclosed card, or you can register on- Himself shall be among them, and He shall wipe away every line at thegospelandthemiddleeast.com. tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; Thanks for your prayers and faithful financial support as there shall no longer be any mourning, crying, or pain, the we share the Good News of Jesus the Messiah with Jewish first things have passed away. (Revelation 21:3-4) people around the globe! We believe God will fulfill the kingdom promises to the Enjoy the remainder of the newsletter, especially the Jewish people and establish the throne of Jesus in a literal information about Jewish views of the end times. I pray you and renewed Jerusalem. But that is not the end of the have a blessed High Holiday season. Please remember to story—there is more to come. Ultimately, the whole earth pray for Your Mission to the Jewish People and for the many will become the Sukkah booth of God, and He will reign for outreaches we are having at this time all around the globe.
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