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Feast of Tabernacles

October 17-23, 2024

"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert" (Isaiah 35:5-6).

God's plan for mankind involves restoration—and the Feast of Tabernacles symbolizes the restoration process. The preceding Holy Days set the stage for this restoration of the creation to peace and harmony with God.

  • by Gregory Dullum
Why does God command us to rejoice at the Feast of Tabernacles? What could possibly keep us from naturally rejoicing during the highlight of the year?
  • by Mark Winner
There is nothing quite like spending the Feast of Tabernacles with family and friends in God's Church. How will our experiences during the Feast compare to those we have after Jesus Christ returns to this earth?
  • by Jim Franks
By the time this issue of United News goes to press, the Feast of Tabernacles will be just six weeks away. With close to 22,000 brethren attending in over 60 sites around the world, the Feast is the major undertaking of the United Church of God on an annual basis.
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  • by John Ross Schroeder
Did you know that God set aside a special day so you can have meaningful, lasting contact with Him? Nearly 6,000 years ago our Creator declared the seventh-day Sabbath a day of rest and fellowship with Him.
  • by Rex Sexton
An important celebration is taking place this month that goes relatively unnoticed by most of the world. Its purpose is to celebrate the administrative plans and commitments of an even more important future world leader than the U.S. president.
  • by Darris McNeely
For America, the handwriting is on the wall. It may soon no longer be the leader of the global economy that it has been since the end of World War II.
  • by Gary Antion
The Feast of Tabernacles is an exciting time. It is like getting more than two months of Sabbath services in eight days.
  • by Rex Sexton
"Be careful…that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak" (1 Corinthians 8:9, New International Version). These words of wisdom and admonishment from the apostle Paul apply to every aspect of life and every day of the year, but perhaps are most vital during the Feast of Tabernacles.
  • by Mike Bennett
What if you were camping in the mountains, and suddenly one of your friends, the leader of the group, started glowing—shining as brilliantly as the sun! And not only that, but two famous people from history suddenly appeared, maybe historical figures like George Washington and Winston Churchill. You'd remember that!
  • by David Baker
As I was preparing for the Feast, I studied the harvest seasons of the Holy Land, and I tried to visualize the life of an Israelite living in the land of Canaan.
  • by United News
It's inspiring to hear of brethren and young people serving and making a difference in others' lives. We'd like to share one such story with you, from Ralph Redline of the Bismarck, North Dakota, congregation. He's the father of Britton Redline, who was added to the prayer list Sept. 18, 2007, because of a brain tumor.