Tag Archives: Feast of Tabernacles

A Review Of The 2016 Feast Of Tabernacles In Kuressaare, Estonia

Posted on October 26, 2016 by nathanalbright

In the habit of most recent years [1], I will endeavor to give my thoughts and overall impressions on the Feast of Tabernacles that I had this year in the lovely town of Kuressaare, Estonia, with about sixty-five other brethren. … Continue reading →

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Why Do Jews/Christians Read Ecclesiastes For Sukkot/The Feast Of Tabernacles?

Posted on October 24, 2016 by nathanalbright

Having written several posts on the relationship between certain books of the Bible and the festivals of God [1] and having heard a couple of sermons in recent weeks on the book of Ecclesiastes, including one video sermon that pointed … Continue reading →

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In One Of Your Tribes

Posted on October 17, 2016 by nathanalbright

In Deuteronomy 12:9-14 there is an interesting note that has some surprising relevance to our own worship practices related to the Feast of Tabernacles:  “You shall not at all do as we are doing here today—every man doing whatever is … Continue reading →

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An Introduction To The Songs Of Ascent: Part Two

Posted on July 19, 2016 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This post is part of a series [1] on the Songs of Ascent] Before we can have much to say about the Songs of Ascent themselves, it is worthwhile to introduce the contents of the Songs of Ascents themselves.  … Continue reading →

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Psalm 126: Those Who Sow In Tears Shall Reap In Joy

Posted on July 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

In understanding Psalm 126, it is important to understand a bit about its context and placement within the Bible.  This anonymous psalm, and a short one at only 6 verses, is one of the psalms in the Songs of Ascents, … Continue reading →

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An Introduction To The Songs Of Ascents: Part One

Posted on July 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

When the Psalms were compiled in the post-exilic period, there were a few areas of the Psalms where song cycles were placed.  In our contemporary age we are used to compilations and concept albums, so much so that we think … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Living A Mighty Faith

Posted on April 27, 2016 by nathanalbright

Living A Mighty Faith: A Simple Heart And A Powerful Faith, by Angus Buchan [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publisher in exchange for an honest review.] While in some ways this book is a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Rough Guide To Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Posted on April 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Rough Guide To Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania, written and researched by Jonathan Bousfield In reading this book, I had a general goal as well as a specific one. The general aim, of course, was to get background on the … Continue reading →

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You Can Leave The Island

Posted on April 8, 2016 by nathanalbright

Over the past few days I have been working on the logistics of the Feast of Tabernacles with my mother, who really ought to have been a travel agent given the way that she can ferret out inexpensive flights. When … Continue reading →

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A Review Of The 2015 Feast Of Tabernacles In Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Posted on October 6, 2015 by nathanalbright

[Note: This post is a continuation of a series of post-feast reflections on the Feast of Tabernacles [1]]. Given the amount of dried blood and flakes of skin that I have blown out of my nose on a regular basis … Continue reading →

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