Truth 101 Class

  Deuteronomy 16:13-22 provide instructions regarding the Feast of Booths/Tabernacles/Ingathering ( see also Leviticus 23:33-43 ), appearing before the LORD, administration of justice, and proper worship practices. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 13-15 In what ways does the Feast of Booths (Tabernacles) point forward to God's eternal dwelling with His people in joy and rest? Verses 16-17 God's people are not to come before Him empty-handed but are to give what we are able, according to His blessings. What should I do at times when I might feel like I have little or nothing to offer the LORD? Verses 18-20 How does God feel about justice? And how should this shape our actions toward others? Verses 21-22 What practices from the world around us might negatively impact our worship of God?

  Deuteronomy 16:1-12 provide instructions on: The Feast of Unleavened Bread/Passover (vv.1-8) - see also Exodus 12:1-13:16 The Feast of Weeks/Pentecost (vv.9-12) - see also Leviticus 23:15-22 Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-8 In what ways does Passover point to Jesus, our Passover Lamb (see John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-19)? Verses 9-12 In what ways does Pentecost point to the gift of the Holy Spirit (see Acts 2:1-41)?