Sukkot/Tabernacles
Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, is a joyful celebration of God’s provision, protection, and presence with His people. During this feast, God’s people remember living in temporary shelters in the wildernessand dwell in gratitude for His faithfulness. Symbolized by the sukkah, the lulav, and the etrog, Sukkot invites reflection on God’s blessings, the harvest, and the hope of His eternal kingdom.
Sukkot has become one of our most loved feasts. There is something deeply joyful about building a sukkah and then actually sitting in it—eating, talking, and spending time together. It’s simple, sometimes a little uncomfortable, and wonderfully grounding. It reminds us that life is temporary and that we are completely dependent on God’s provision.
Only a few days after a 25-hour fast, we move into eight days of feasting. That rhythm alone speaks volumes about God’s heart. He truly is a generous God. The feast days far outweigh the fast days, and joy ultimately has the final word. Sukkot overflows with celebration, gratitude, and shared life.
At its heart, Sukkot is about God dwelling with His people. Israel lived in temporary shelters in the wilderness, learning that God Himself was their true covering. When Scripture says that the Word “dwelt among us,” it uses the language of tabernacling—God choosing to live among humanity. Sukkot looks forward to the fulfilment of that promise, when the Messiah comes to dwell with His people.
For us, Sukkot points to the hope of eternity—of Messiah reigning and dwelling in Jerusalem, and of God making His home with humanity forever. Sitting in the sukkah holds all of this together: remembrance, generosity, joy, and hope for what is still to come.
Sukkot celebrates God’s provision and presence, remembering Israel’s journey and rejoicing in the shelter, joy, and abundance He continually gives.
Books
🌱 A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays:
With Activities for All Ages
Robin Sampson
A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays by Robin Sampson is a warm, practical, and joy-filled introduction to celebrating God’s appointed times as a family. Packed with activities, crafts, recipes, lesson ideas, and simple explanations of each feast, it turns the biblical holidays into meaningful, hands-on experiences for all ages. Sampson’s approach makes the feasts easy to understand and exciting to observe, helping families build traditions that nurture faith, connection, and lifelong learning.
“The sukkah reminds us that life is fragile, but God’s protection is everlasting.” — Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
Articles
🌱 Sukkot - The Feast of Kingdom Vision
Zac Waller
Sukkot is more than a feast—it's an invitation. An invitation to dwell with God, to step into His story, and to rehearse the restoration He is bringing to the world. The reflection below captures the beauty, depth, and prophetic hope woven into this extraordinary appointed time.
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🌱 Please, HaShem, Save Now!
Toby Janicki
Now on the last day [Hoshana Rabba], the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’”
🌱 A Sukkot Field Guide
Aaron Eby
There are so many festival days! Where do they all come from, and what do they mean?
“Sukkot is the celebration of finding joy not in what we build, but in the God who shelters us.” — Rabbi Irving Greenberg
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