The Blessings of Tabernacles

The Christian life is positioned within a series of divine appointments set by God, known as the feasts (or Moed), which are designed to release supernatural blessings, restoration, and spiritual breakthrough. The Feast of Tabernacles, in particular, is a time of harvest and revelation that believers must honor through repentance, obedience, and generous giving.

This summary outlines the biblical calendar, the steps to prepare for these holy seasons, and the eight specific promises attached to honoring the Feast of Tabernacles.

1. Understanding God’s Divine Calendar and Feast Seasons

God’s calendar includes three main feast seasons and seven feasts in total. The fall feasts are particularly significant, starting with introspection and culminating in celebration.

A. Rosh Hashanah and the Ten Days of Awe (All)

The feasts begin with Rosh Hashanah, the “head of the year” on God’s calendar, which is followed by the Ten Days of Awe. This time is mandated for introspective self-examination:

• Believers are instructed to stop and halt life as normal to look closely at their heart.
• The examination focuses on identifying any sin, wrongdoing, bad attitude, injustice, hatred, malice, jealousy, envy, or immorality.
• This period of serious contemplation prepares the believer for atonement.

B. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)

Following the Ten Days of Awe is the Day of Atonement, designated as God’s most holy day.

• Jesus Our Atonement: The ultimate fulfillment of this day is Jesus Christ, who became sin so that believers might become righteous.
• Finished Work: Jesus did not just cover sin (as the Old Testament sacrifices did); He “taketh away the sin of the world” by dealing with the “root the rebel in all of us”.
• Position of Righteousness: Believers stand in a position of righteousness, which is not acquired through their own good works but through receiving the finished blood covenant.

C. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)

Five days after the Day of Atonement begins the seven-day Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). This is called “party time” and “harvest time”.

• Symbolism: Tabernacles recalls the Israelites in the wilderness who lived in temporary booths (huts), symbolizing the presence of God tabernacling (intertwining) with them. It also serves as a rehearsal, reminding believers that Jesus is coming again.

2. Unlocking Blessings Through Obedience and Generosity

Honoring God during these divine appointments releases specific, tangible promises. This honor is demonstrated through repentance and giving.

The Mandate for Giving

God requires believers to honor the three feast seasons with a financial offering.

• Deuteronomy 16:16: The scripture commands, “Do not stand before the Lord empty-handed but every man must give an offering according to his ability”.
• Honoring the Church: Giving during Tabernacles honors God by “Tak[ing] care of my church [and] Take care of my people”.
• Motive Check: While blessings are attached to obedience, the motive for honoring God must be pure. One must not honor God merely to gain increase, but because “you are God and you’ve been so good in my life”.

The Necessity of Repentance

The journey to Tabernacles requires repentance—”changing your ways changing your mind changing your course going back to God’s way of doing everything”.

• Removing Barriers: Sins and iniquities act as the “greatest barrier” to receiving the good things God has prepared, as they withhold blessings. Repentance opens the door to reception.