(John 7-8-9). What was the “Water Libation Ceremony”? What was the “the illumination of the Temple”? When we understand these rituals in the feast, we see the potency of Jesus claim to be the source of Living Water and the Light of the World. 

In John’s gospel, Jesus claimed to be the source of “living water” and also the “light of the world”. It’s only when we consider these claims in the context of The Feast of Tabernacles that we realise how astounding they really were. How could he make these claims and what do they really mean?

John Chap 7-8-9. The central ceremonies during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles involved drawing water from the Pool of Siloam and the illumination of the temple. This was the astounding context for Jesus saying “come unto me all who thirst” and “I am the Light of The World”. Through the Holy Spirit, our thirst is […]

Leviticus 23:33-44, John 7:14-39. For this Harvest Festival Service we explore The Jewish Harvest Festival or “The Feast of Tabernacles” (Sukkpot). It was at this Feast that Jesus gave his famous invitation to all those who thirst. But how does that fit into the feast?