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More Than 6,000 Christians to Unite in Jerusalem for ICEJ's Feast of Tabernacles

10/4/2017 ICEJ  CHARISMA NEWS

Believers worship at ICEJ's Feast of Tabernacles. (YouTube/ICEJ TV)

This week, more than 6,000 Christians from almost 100 nations will be arriving in Jerusalem to take part in the annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration, which is sponsored by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem and runs this year from Oct. 6-11.

"We are expecting one of our biggest crowds ever at this year's feast," said ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler. "Thousands of Christians are once again being drawn here from all over the world by the dynamic worship experience which surrounds this unique biblical festival. But there also is the added attraction of celebrating the 50-year jubilee of a reunited Jerusalem, and this means we are truly in for a banner feast."

The 38th annual Feast gathering will kick off on Friday night, Oct. 6, with an outdoor meal and concert at the Ein Gedi oasis, along the shores of the Dead Sea. The festival then moves up to Jerusalem for the rest of the week of Sukkot, with most events held at the Jerusalem Pais Arena. Other highlights include the popular Jerusalem March through the streets of the capital, and a concluding prayer vigil at the historic Tower of David inside the walled Old City.

The ICEJ's feast gathering will once again be the largest solidarity mission to Israel this year, and the country's most popular annual event for Christian tourists. The feast's economic impact on Israel is expected to be $18 to $20 million.

Over the past four decades, the Christian celebration of Sukkot has impacted literally hundreds of thousands of Christians and Jews alike. Multitudes of feast pilgrims have been enriched by the colorful worship experience and by their encounters with both ancient and modern Israel.

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem was birthed out of the very first public Christian celebration of the feast in September 1980, at a time when Israelis felt a sense of isolation concerning their historic claim to Jerusalem. That summer, the last thirteen national embassies left the city for Tel Aviv in protest of the Knesset's passage of the "Jerusalem Law." In response, over 1,000 Christians from some 40 nations attending that first feast decided to open an International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem as an act of comfort and solidarity with the 3000-year old Jewish claim and connection to this city.

Given that the issue of Jerusalem has once again come to the fore, this year's feast is also dedicated to reaffirming Christian support for a united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty. Among our feast participants will be some 30 national and state parliamentarians from around the globe affiliated with the Israel Allies Foundation, who have come at Sukkot to stand in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people in their claim to a united Jerusalem.

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Newsletter: The Shelter of Faith: the Feast of Tabernacles plus a FREE GIFT - JesusBoat.com

Sukkot: The Shelter of Faith Walk through any community in Israel this evening and you will be surrounded by by children playing and families greeting each other under shelters constructed from fabric and foliage. It is the festival of Sukkot, also called the Feast of Tabernacles.This celebratory occasion comes on the heels of the period of self-analysis from Rosh HaShanah to Yom Kippur known as the Yamim Nora’im (“Days of Awe”). At Sukkot, meaning ‘booths’ in Hebrew, families gather together to build a sukkah (booth) and decorate it often with handmade decorations. It is a wonderful activity to do with the kids. Community sukkot are also built at schools, kindergartens and day cares for the children to take their meals in for the duration of the holiday. Sukkot is one of the pilgrimage festivals, the only one that takes place in autumn. In Israel, it is a glorious time of year to be out in our temporary shelters meeting, eating, singing and sleeping. The holiday originated as an agricultural feast, centered on rejoicing in the bountiful harvest from the Lord as commanded in Deuteronomy 16:13-17: “For seven days celebrate the festival to the Lord your God at the place the Lord will choose. For the Lord your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.” (verse 16) One of the important aspects of Sukkot is the commandment to rejoice: “Be joyful at your Feast” (Deut.16:14). This is a reminder to thank the Lord for his provision. Originally, Sukkot had strong ties to the land and was thus a feast to celebrate the harvest. Today, in our rich and plentiful society, the agricultural ties can have less literal meaning. Sukkot is a time to reflect upon and thank the Lord for our own “harvest,” both literally, for the food we have, and also spiritually, for the metaphysical provision from God. The temporary shelters made during Sukkot are a homage to the temporary dwellings of the Israelites in the desert after their escape from Egypt. In a similar vein to Pesach, another pilgrimage festival, Sukkot is a time to recall the Lord’s providing for and protecting His people. This has a special significance as the festival evokes gratitude and also brings to mind the times when the Lord has rescued His people from adversity. When you are removed from the safety of your home and relocated to the insubstantial sukkah, you turn towards the Lord’s strength as the Lord dwells with those who believe in Him. Therefore, Sukkot is time of reflection and celebration upon the gift of God’s dwelling with us, His faithful. We give thanks for God’s presence with us. Sukkot presents an opportunity as a time for retrospective pondering to the Biblical roots of the festival. But it is also be a time of looking forward to our ultimate redemption. Therefore, at the pilgrimage festival of Sukkot, it is important to rejoice, as we are commanded. We rejoice in God’s provision and protection. And we rejoice in all that is to come. The Four Species: The Four Species are comprised of three types of branches and one type of fruit. They are held together and waved in a special ceremony throughout Sukkot. The waving of the four plants is a mitvah prescribed in Leviticus23:40. One interpretation of the Four Species explains what while individuals express and perform their service to our Lord differently, that we are still unified in our love of God. The Etrog (citron) has both a pleasant taste and smell. It represents those who are both knowledgeable in the Torah and proficient in the observance of mitzvot (good deeds commanded by God). The Lulav is the branch (date palm), has tasty fruit, but has no scent. It represents those who are knowledgeable in the Torah, but not as accomplished in the mitzvot. The hadas (myrtle branch) is tasteless but is aromatic. It represents lac k of knowledge in the Torah, but diligently observant in the mitzvot. The aravah (willow branch) is both tasteless and scentless. It represents those who have neither knowledge in the Torah nor strong observance on the mitzvot. But who, nevertheless, does have faith in God. We bind all of these plants together, just as all faithful are bound together n God’s love no matter their “taste” or “scent.” And when bound together and shaken they are all blended together, each supporting another as one. The Four Species: lulav (date palm) aravah (willow) hadas (myrtle) etrog (citron) FREE GIFT! As a token of our appreciation we're offering this gorgeous keychain that will show off your Judaic roots for all orders over $30.00 Special for the duration of Sukkot (October 11, 2017) Click to Shop Now!

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One of the feasts will be celebrated eternally - which one? - ONE FOR ISRAEL

Dr Erez Soref President of  ONE FOR ISRAEL  Shalom! No sooner have we had the Feast of Trumpets, followed by the Day of Atonement, when up comes the next holiday: Sukkot - the Feast of Tabernacles!  There are so many Jewish feasts at this time of year, that it's hard for Israelis to get anything done with all the days off - we always promise one another that we'll get round to things "after the holidays!" Sukkot is a particularly joyful feast, not least because God himself commands us to rejoice. And we have plenty to rejoice about - the joy of our salvation, and fellowship with the Lord himself for eternity. This is one of the primary meanings of the Feast - we will "tabernacle" with Him forever. Please pray for Erez who will be at Joel Rosenberg's "Epicenter" conference in the US this weekend, joining other Jewish, Arab and Palestinian pastors and ministry leaders to share how the Gospel is advancing and what God is doing in our neighborhood. Together they will be answering the question, "What Does the Future Hold for Israel & Her Neighbors?" After this conference, Erez will go on to Dallas, Texas, for the "Gospel and the Middle East" conference at Dallas Theological Seminary and South Western Baptist Theological Seminary. Please pray for Erez as he shares at these events, that he would say what is on God's heart and that they would be a great blessing to all who attend. PRAYING FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR Please also pray for the new students who are enrolled to study with us this year! Pray that they would quickly dive deep into their studies and grow in the love of God, of one another, and gain a vision for taking up their unique place, serving in God's ripe harvest field.   SUKKOT: THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES If you are in Israel during Sukkot, you will notice many flimsy looking booths pitched on balconies, in yards, even out on the street, as Jewish people obey the command to build a tabernacle or "sukka" for the week of Sukkot. Why, you might well wonder, did God want his people to build makeshift booths like this? Continue reading... THE FOUR SPECIES OF SUKKOT AND WELCOMING GUESTS The Feast of Sukkot is a time of rejoicing and ingathering, but here we will concentrate on the waving of the four species, and the welcoming of Ushpizin (guests), and how Gentiles are very much included in this feast! Continue reading... FOLLOW US:

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Steve Martin - Arms of Love Video Message - "Feasts of the Lord"

"Feasts of the Lord"

Steve Martin - Arms of Love Video Message 

Sept. 28, 2017

Greetings from Charlotte, North Carolina!

In this special message I am speaking on the biblical feasts of the Lord, that the Jews have faithfully celebrated each year through the centuries. These are annual days that the Lord Himself has given to believers to share along with them.

Yeshua has fulfilled the spring feasts prophetically and will come back again to fulfill the fall feasts in the days to come.

I am thankful to have been taught the significance of the biblical feasts and hope to give you fuller understanding also.

Shalom and ahava (peace and love in Hebrew).

Steve Martin

Founder/President

Love For His People, Inc.

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Steve Martin - Arms of Love Message - "Feasts of the Lord" Speaking on the biblical feasts of the Lord, that the Jews have faithfully celebrated each year through the centuries. These are annual days that the Lord Himself has given to believers. Yeshua has fulfilled the spring feasts prophetically and will fulfill the fall feasts in the days to come. Recorded Sept. 28, 2017 from Love For His People in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot, Pentecost, Shavuot, Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, Yeshua, Jesus, feasts of the Lord, Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People, Inc.