What does the Feast of Sukkot have to do with Jesus?
In this special message from The Church at 242’s celebration of the Feast of Booths, we explore the Jewish tradition of welcoming guests during Sukkot and a surprising question: Could Jesus be the ultimate guest to whom the feast points?
From Leviticus 23 and the biblical feasts to Psalm 118, John 7, Zechariah 14, and the hope of Christ’s return, this message traces connections between Sukkot, the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, and Jesus the Messiah.
We also hear firsthand stories of ministry among Hasidic Jewish communities and the challenge facing Christians today: Do we understand the Jewish roots of our faith well enough to share Jesus with the people through whom God gave us the Scriptures and the Messiah?
Jesus was Jewish. His disciples were Jewish. The apostles proclaimed a Messiah promised throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Understanding that story changes the way we read the Bible and the way we think about sharing the gospel.
Join us as we celebrate Sukkot and consider the surprising Guest at the center of the story.