Lev 23:39 | MHM | STEP | v. 39 : The feast was also called the Feast of Ingathering because it came after all the crops had been gathered. The people were to thank God for all He had provided that year (Exodus 23:16; Leviticus 23:39 ). Spiritual meaning : Many believe Jesus was born around the time of this feast, because He “tabernacled” among us (John 1:14 ). In the New Testament, worship is also described as keeping the Feast of Tabernacles (Zechariah 14:16 ). Christians are reminded to live as strangers on earth, not getting too attached to worldly things (Hebrews 13:13,14 ), and to always rejoice in Christ (Philippians 3:3 ).

‏ Leviticus 23:39

v. 39: The feast was also called the Feast of Ingathering because it came after all the crops had been gathered. The people were to thank God for all He had provided that year (Exodus 23:16; Leviticus 23:39 ^a).

Spiritual meaning: Many believe Jesus was born around the time of this feast, because He “tabernacled” among us (John 1:14 ^b). In the New Testament, worship is also described as keeping the Feast of Tabernacles (Zechariah 14:16 ^c). Christians are reminded to live as strangers on earth, not getting too attached to worldly things (Hebrews 13:13,14 ^d), and to always rejoice in Christ (Philippians 3:3 ^e).