Sukkot / temporary dwelling built in order to observe the Feast of Tabernacles.
The foundation of these customs - Leviticus 23:39-40.
We are not practicing the ancient ritual of building a sukkot in our
observance of this festival. But we are living in temporary dwellings. Why?
Sermon Notes
1. Abraham
• his descendants would inherit the land
• Yet spent his entire life as a nomad as Isaac & Jacob.
2. Israel & Temporary Dwellings
• to remind them of their nomadic journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
• to remind them that is was God who delivered them from their bondage.
• Leviticus 23:41-43
• symbol of God’s protection
• the pillar of cloud and fire functioned as a protecting booth over His people
• Dependence upon God for His provision of food, water, and shelter.
3. Church/Us Today
• Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16: Lessons Concerning Temporary Dwellings For
the Church
• Strangers & pilgrims
• Remind how fleeting is life James 4:14, Ps 144:44
4. Future
• Is 4:6 God will protect the faithful remnant during the time of trouble by
sheltering them
• Ultimately God will tabernacle with us – Rev 21:3