Lesson Summary

The Feast of Tabernacles is described in Leviticus 23, starting on the fifteenth day of the seventh month. It is a seven-day celebration where Israelites are to rejoice, take choice fruit, and live in booths. This feast signifies remembering God's faithfulness and rejoicing in a secure future, with an emphasis on joyfulness and dependence on God.

Alfred Edersheim discusses the Sabbath in the Talmud and Mishnah, highlighting the legalistic rules around Sabbath observance. It contrasts with the spiritual intent of the Sabbath as a day of rest and delight, as mentioned in Isaiah 58:13-14. The Sabbath is a bridge between the mundane and sacred, and a sign of the covenant between God and humanity.

Jesus is depicted as our rest, allowing us to cease from religious works and find salvation through Him. His sacrifice replaced the need for human attempts at meeting God's standard. The Sabbath is a symbol of God's rest after creation, and it continues to be a day of rest and holiness commanded by God.

Simchat Torah is a celebration marking the end of the Torah reading cycle and the start of a new one. The Word becoming flesh among us is a key concept in this context. The term "skhnow" relates to the dwelling or residing aspect of this celebration and its connection to the Torah.