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Hope Lost and Regained

Paula K. Graves

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April 10, 2026

The story of the two disciples returning to Emmaus from Jerusalem in Luke 24:13-34 is a story of hope lost and regained. Their spiritual journey can help us on our spiritual journey today.

Jesus Helped the Disciples Regain Lost Hope

As our story begins, Cleopas and his companion, who may even have been his wife, are disappointed and discouraged. Jesus has joined them in their walk, but the two don’t recognize Jesus and feel free to explain. Luke 24: 20 But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. 21 We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel.[1] 

As they walked, Jesus explained that all of Scripture shows how the Messiah must suffer before His glorification. When they reached their destination, they invited Jesus in. Luke: 9 but they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them.[2] They only recognized Jesus when He blessed the bread. Then Jesus disappeared.

At this unexpected, surprising turn of events, the two begin discussing what happened. Luke: 32 They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” [3] They now understood that the cross had been a necessary part of Jesus’ work. It would pay the price for their sins. But the cross wasn’t the end; no, Jesus rose from the dead. They now had their hope renewed.

We May Need to Regain Lost Hope

Our journey in life may be like the journey of the Emmaus disciples. In this sinful world, there is sorrow, and we may not understand why we suffer along the way. When we draw near to Jesus, there is a gradual dawning of the light. The Holy Spirit enables this. We begin to trust that God is in control and has a plan for us. He will come in surprising ways that we don’t expect. But Jesus will change our hearts and, thus, change how we act.

Steps to Regain Lost Hope

First, bring your sorrows and questions to God. You can be honest with Him; His shoulders are big enough to handle anything. Second, begin to search the Scriptures and ask the Holy Spirit to help you. Third, expect God to answer and assist you. Realize that this will probably come in a way you don’t expect. God loves to surprise His children. But God loves us and sent His Son to die for our sins to restore our relationship with Him.

God works uniquely with each of us, so don’t expect Him to work with you as He did with a friend. Just like the Emmaus disciples had a story of hope lost and regained, Jesus will do the same for you. To hear more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/foreshadowing-of-the-resurrection

[1-3] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 

Were Not Our Hearts Burning?

Paula K. Graves

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April 9, 2026

There’s a saying, cold hands, warm heart. The disciples walking with Jesus to Emmaus said, “were not our hearts burning within us?” A warm heart generally means someone kind, loving, and sympathetic. Here, the disciples’ hearts were not only warm but burning.

God’s Presence is Often Associated with Fire

God shows Himself in fire often in the Bible. God called Moses from a burning bush. After the exodus, God gave the tablets of the Law. Fire and lightning showed the Lord’s presence on the mountain. In the wilderness, a pillar of fire showed His presence. At Pentecost, tongues of fire demonstrated the presence of the Holy Spirit.

The disciples’ hearts, not the muscle-pumping blood but their inner being, were not only warmed but burned as they listened to Jesus’ teaching. Jesus, also known as Immanuel or God with us, gave them insight into Scripture. This affected the disciples to the point where they could physically feel it.

A Burning Heart Versus a Cold Heart

If the disciples on the road to Emmaus had had cold hearts, they would have been indifferent toward Jesus’ teaching. They wouldn’t have even cared about what Jesus said. Instead, they invited Jesus in for a meal, perhaps to hear even more of His teaching.

We can smother and put out a physical fire. This can also happen in the spiritual realm. Unbelief will quench a spiritual fire. Paul warned the church in Thessalonica of this possibility. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit.[1] 

How Can We Have Burning Hearts for Jesus?

On the way to Emmaus, the disciples spent time with Jesus, even though they didn’t realize it until after Jesus disappeared. We, too, can spend time with Jesus as we read Scripture. When we ask the Holy Spirit for help in understanding Scripture, God’s presence will be with us.

We can also follow the exact instructions that Paul gave the Thessalonian church. Rejoice and praise God. Pray continually and give thanks in every circumstance. As we invite Jesus to come through the Holy Spirit, we will not quench the Spirit, and we will open our hearts to the presence of the Lord Himself.

May you be able to say with the Emmaus disciples, “Were not our hearts burning?” as you spend time with the Lord this week. To hear more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/foreshadowing-of-the-resurrection

[1]Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®

Read the Old Testament Through the Lens of Jesus

Paula K. Graves

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April 8, 2026

Many people don’t bother to read the Old Testament because we have the New Testament. But what if we read the Old Testament through the lens of Jesus? Why would we do such a thing? Jesus tells us to.

Jesus Says the Old Testament Points to Him

Jesus had just joined two disciples returning home after being in Jerusalem for Passover. They didn’t recognize Jesus but shared that they were disappointed that Jesus died. Luke 24:25 Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. 26 Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” 27 Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.[1]

The Jews had developed their theology about the Messiah. They wanted him to be a political king who would overcome their enemies. They emphasized the Scriptures that pointed to this and ignored other Scriptures that didn’t fit their idea. As the three walked to Emmaus, Jesus explained how the Messiah would suffer.

We would love to have this teaching recorded, but it is not in the Bible. What Scripture did Jesus use to point to the need for the cross? Perhaps Jesus taught on Isaiah 53, the suffering servant, Psalm 22, which describes crucifixion, or Zechariah 9, which predicts His triumphant ride into Jerusalem and speaks of a new blood covenant.

We Need to Use the Lens of Jesus to Read the Old Testament

It is easy to accuse these first-century Jews of reading Scripture through the wrong end of the telescope. But as sinful humans, we do similar things. We interpret Scripture through our worldview, as we each have biases. It is easy to let our favorite Bible teacher or denominational theology interpret the Bible for us. But I think God did not record Jesus’ teaching on the road to Emmaus so that we will dig into the Bible for ourselves.

God loves when His children spend time with Him, and one way to do this is by reading and meditating on Scripture. He has given us the full complement of the Old and New Testaments for a reason. Good Bible teachers are undoubtedly helpful, but we need to be in the Word daily, if possible. We can pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we read.

John 16: 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me.[2] 

We’ve used the lens of Jesus to re-read the Old Testament to develop this Lenten series. As we look at Holy Days God commanded His people to celebrate 1400 years before Jesus was born, we see that they foreshadow what Jesus will do on the cross. What a God we serve! To hear more about how to read the Old Testament through the lens of Jesus, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/foreshadowing-of-the-resurrection

[1-2] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.

Jesus’ Version of Cloaking

Paula K. Graves

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April 7, 2026

If you have watched space science fiction shows, you have seen spaceships cloaking to hide from their enemies. In this week’s story, we see Jesus’ version of cloaking. He is walking with two disciples, and they don’t realize it is Jesus.

Why was Jesus’ Identity Hidden?

Two disciples were returning home to Emmaus after the Passover when Jesus died. The death of Jesus was the talk of the town, and these two were still discussing it. Luke 24: 15 As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. 16 But God kept them from recognizing him.[1]

Why would God prevent these two disciples from recognizing Jesus? In yesterday’s blog, we saw that Jesus’ purpose was not what His disciples expected. If they had immediately recognized Jesus, He wouldn’t have had the opportunity to teach, because the disciples would have been emotionally distracted.

By joining Cleopas and his companion anonymously, Jesus had the chance to use one of the most effective methods of teaching: walking and talking. These two most likely knew much of the Old Testament by heart, so Jesus could present the scriptures from a different perspective. Unfortunately, we don’t have this teaching recorded, and I’ve always wished I could have listened to it.

Jesus Revealed His Identity at the Right Time

By the time the threesome arrived at the disciples’ home, Jesus had given them a new understanding of Scripture. Yet they wanted more, and even though Jesus acted as if He intended to keep going, they invited Him in for a meal.

The disciples now understood Jesus’ mission and the need for Him to suffer and die. Luke 24: 30 As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. 31 Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared![2] At this point, God knew they were ready to know the true identity of their traveling companion.

How Does God Reveal Himself to Us?

Often, we may have preconceived ideas of who God is and how He acts. God knows this and frequently tells us the Gospel in unusual ways. We may hear testimony about how God has changed others’ lives. We may even read Scripture. But it may not be until we are willing to spend time with Jesus and invite Him into our lives that Jesus will reveal Himself to us. We find new life with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who died and rose again to pay the price for our sins.

Jesus’ version of cloaking is surprising. Click here to hear more:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/foreshadowing-of-the-resurrection

[1-2] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.

Jesus Does the Unexpected

Paula K. Graves

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April 6, 2026

What if Jesus does the unexpected in your life? Will you be offended and walk away from Jesus? Or will you use this as an opportunity for a new adventure with the Lord?

The Disciples Had Expectations of the Kingdom of Jesus

The two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus shared their expectations of Jesus and His kingdom. We understand that these men were discouraged and disappointed because God did not do what they wanted Him to do.

Luke 24:19b“He was a prophet who did powerful miracles, and he was a mighty teacher in the eyes of God and all the people. 20 But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. 21 We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.”[1].

The Needed Rescue

Jesus certainly was a prophet and a teacher, but what did they mean by “rescue Israel?” The Jews anticipated that the Messiah would be a military and political figure who would free them from Roman oppression. They knew much of what we would call the Old Testament by memory. Yet the suffering servant passages of prophecy didn’t fit with their vision of the Messiah, so they ignored those scriptures.

They didn’t realize their most significant need was not to be free from Roman rule but from their slavery to sin. Therefore, God couldn’t intervene to save Jesus from the cross. So, when Jesus died, they lost all hope. But Jesus’ death and resurrection would offer the greatest hope possible. It was three days after Jesus’ death, and these two couldn’t see that anything had changed.

What Expectations do We Have of Jesus?

Some preachers promise that if you follow Jesus, you will become wealthy and have no problems. This has caused great disillusionment in the church because while this sounds great, it isn’t Biblical. Jesus gave a warning to His disciples. John 16: 33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world.”[2] Here, Jesus tells us that there will be problems in this earthly life. But as a follower of Jesus, we can have peace because ultimately, Jesus overcomes.

Paul warned Timothy that life can be challenging for a follower of Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.[3] We may have expectations of what Jesus will do in our lives, but often God surprises us. When this happens, we can choose to be offended or humble ourselves and continue to follow Jesus. Usually, God takes us on some of the biggest spiritual adventures of our lives at these times. We can always trust that God has a plan for us, even if it is unexpected.

What if Jesus does the unexpected? To hear more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/foreshadowing-of-the-resurrection

[1-3] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 

Can We Believe the Resurrection?

Paula K. Graves

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April 5, 2026

Can we believe the resurrection? The two disciples walking from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus had heard reports of Jesus’ resurrection. But were these reports true? Even today, we hear many things reported on, and some turn out to be false. We have learned to use discernment as we listen to the reported information.

Conflicting Reports

These two believers on the road to Emmaus had heard reports about the women who had gone to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body. They said the grave was empty, and that angels had told them Jesus rose from the dead. Even Peter and John had checked the tomb and found it empty. But could Jesus have come back to life? That sounded too good to be true.

On the other hand, the chief priests said that the disciples had stolen the body of Jesus to perpetuate the story that Jesus Himself had told. After Jesus had fed the thousands, He spoke to His disciples. Mark 8: 31 Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but three days later, he would rise from the dead. [1]

Jesus predicted His death a second time after the transfiguration. Mark 9:31b“The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He will be killed, but three days later he will rise from the dead.”[2] 

Jesus predicted His death for the third time as they were heading to Jerusalem for the Passover. Mark 10: 33 “Listen,” he said, “we’re going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die and hand him over to the Romans. 34 They will mock him, spit on him, flog him with a whip, and kill him, but after three days he will rise again.”[3]

What to Believe?

The two disciples on the way to Emmaus weren’t part of the twelve disciples but were part of the larger group of Jesus’ followers. They knew Jesus was a prophet, but were discouraged because He had died but they had a choice. They could either believe the women’s report of the empty tomb earlier that day or find it unbelievable. It appears they chose the second option.

A.W. Tozer said, “The gospel is light, but only the Spirit can give sight.”[4] 

It is the Holy Spirit that can reveal the truth to us. John 16: 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. [5] When we have conflicting reports of “truth,” we can turn to the Holy Spirit and ask Him for the truth. He will reveal the truth and guide us in our daily lives in the spiritual realm.

Can we believe the resurrection? Click here to hear more:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/foreshadowing-of-the-resurrection

[1-3, 5] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.

[4] Barton, B. B., Veerman, D., Taylor, L. C., & Osborne, G. R. (1997). Luke (p. 561). Tyndale House Publishers.

The End of the Harvest

Paula K. Graves

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April 4, 2026

As we do in the fall, Israel, too, celebrated a thanksgiving for the end of the harvest. The Festival of Tabernacles was the last of the Holy Days listed in Leviticus 23 and took place on the 15th of the Jewish seventh month. This would be in September or October on our calendar today. By this time, the people had harvested all the crops.

Prophecy of Celebrating the End of the Harvest

The Jewish people knew the schedule of God’s Festival days from Leviticus 23. These were to be celebrated through the ages. But there were prophecies that they would celebrate the Festival of Tabernacles in a new way when the Messiah ruled. Prophesies foretold a great celebration at the end of the harvest of souls.

Zechariah 14: 16 In the end, the enemies of Jerusalem who survive the plague will go up to Jerusalem each year to worship the King, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, and to celebrate the Festival of Shelters. [1] The work of Jesus on the cross would make this possible.

Jesus Gives Salvation to All Who Believe

Simeon made a prophecy over the baby Jesus. Luke 2:30 I have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared for all people. 32 He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!”[2] Not only would Israel be able to be saved through faith in Jesus, but the Gentiles would also be gathered into the harvest of souls.

The question in the early church was “did a Gentile need to become a Jew before he could receive salvation?” Peter explained a council in Jerusalem. Acts 15:7 At the meeting, after a long discussion, Peter stood and addressed them as follows: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the Gentiles so that they could hear the Good News and believe. 8 God knows people’s hearts, and he confirmed that he accepts Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he did to us. 9 He made no distinction between us and them, for he cleansed their hearts through faith. [3]

Salvation for Believers

There will be a great harvest of souls at the end of the age because of what Jesus did on the cross. John tells us that even the martyrs in heaven will worship Jesus with palm branches. Revelations 7: 9 After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands.[4] To hear more about the end of the harvest, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-tabernacles

[1-4] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.

Schedule of Sacrifices Was Simplified

Paula K. Graves

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April 3, 2026

As Jesus came to fulfill the Festival of Tabernacles, an elaborate schedule of sacrifices was simplified. The cross was the pivot point between the old and new covenants.

An Elaborate Sacrifice Schedule

The Festival of Tabernacles was an eight-day celebration. God gave an elaborate schedule of sacrifices for this Festival in Numbers 29. There, in 28 verses, there is a specific sacrifice for each day of the Festival. By the end of the celebration, 199 animals were sacrificed.

Sacrifice Simplified

Now, under the new covenant that Jesus brought, the sacrifice is simple. It is the blood of Jesus shed on the cross. Hebrews 9: 12 With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever.

13 Under the old system, the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer could cleanse people’s bodies from ceremonial impurity. 14 Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. 15 That is why he is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.[1]

Jesus Foreshadowed in the Sacrifice

God required blood to cover the sins of His people. While the Festival of Tabernacles was a joyful celebration of God’s presence and provision, sacrifices were still required. Now that Jesus has come, He is God with us and provides forgiveness for us.

Ephesians 1:5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. 6 So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. 7 He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.[2]

To hear how an elaborate schedule of sacrifice was simplified, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-tabernacles

[1-2] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 

Waving of Palm Branches

Paula K. Graves

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April 2, 2026

We have seen that the waving of palm branches was a tradition of the Festival of Tabernacles. Worshippers also recited Psalm 118 during the celebration. Some of the words from this Psalm 118 include: 25Please, Lord, please save us (Greek – Hosanna) 26Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord.[1]

Jesus Enters Jerusalem to the Waving of Palm Branches

John 12: 12 The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors 13 took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hail to the King of Israel!” [2]

Even though Jesus entered Jerusalem just before Passover, the people borrowed a custom from the fall Festival of Tabernacles. These people viewed Jesus as their Messiah King and believed He had come to deliver them from the Romans. Unless we understand the context of the Festival of Tabernacles, we don’t grasp the depth of what the people meant by their actions.

The people knew that the Messiah would raise the dead, and Jesus had just raised Lazarus (John 11). This was the talk of the town. John 12: 17 Many in the crowd had seen Jesus call Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, and they were telling others about it. 18 That was the reason so many went out to meet him—because they had heard about this miraculous sign. [3]

The Pharisees’ Opposition Increased

So, as Jesus entered Jerusalem, the people honored Him as God in their midst. They were praising Him as the King of Israel. They saw Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s and the world’s hope. As a result, the Pharisees’ opposition grew, and they pushed back angrily. John 12: 19 Then the Pharisees said to each other, “There’s nothing we can do. Look, everyone (the world) has gone after him!”[4]

The Pharisees had opposed Jesus before, but their plans had never worked because it was not God’s time. Now it was approaching Passover. It was God’s time as Jesus would die “as the lamb that takes away the sins of the world” on Passover.

Jesus was Immanuel, or God with us, and was the perfect sinless lamb that God sent to pay the price for our sins. He was, as the people of Jerusalem declared, the One who would save us. Only they had not anticipated what it would take to bring salvation to the world. But God knew and had set up a calendar that foretold what Jesus would do. Jesus would die on Passover, remove our sin during the Festival of Unleavened Bread, and rise on the Festival of First Fruits. Then the Holy Spirit would come on the Festival of Pentecost. God had a plan for our salvation that was put into place over 1400 years before Jesus was born! What a God we serve! To hear more about the waving of palm branches, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-tabernacles

[1-4] Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.

The Temple Lighting Ceremony

Paula K. Graves

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April 1, 2026

Another Temple tradition that had developed during the Festival of Tabernacles was the Temple Lighting ceremony. God had not commanded this tradition, but it pointed to God as the source of light.

Giant Candles Lit the Temple

On the first day of the Festival of Tabernacles, the priests constructed three seventy-five-foot-high candles in the court of the Women at the Temple. This was an outer court where everyone could come, and it was also the place of the Treasury. These candles had several ladders on which the young priests would climb to the top to fill a reservoir with olive oil. The wicks were made from linen from the priests’ old garments. These candles would light all of Jerusalem.

These lights commemorated the glory of God that filled Solomon’s Temple at its dedication. 2 Chronicles 5: 14 The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple of God.[1] These giant lights also anticipated a time when God’s glory would return as Ezekiel predicted in 43:1-6.

Jesus’ Surprising Statement as the Lights are Extinguished

Jesus was standing and teaching near the treasury on the last day of the Festival of Tabernacles (John 8:20). After these candles were extinguished, Jesus made a surprising statement. John 8: 12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”[2]

The Pharisees, upon hearing this, immediately knew that Jesus had claimed to be the Messiah. They knew the prophecies of the Messiah. Isaiah 49: 6 He says,“You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me. I will make you a light to the Gentiles, and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”[3]

As 21st-century Christians, we miss this because we do not understand the Festival of Tabernacles and the context in which Jesus made this statement. Those who opposed Jesus wanted Him arrested, but it was not His time yet. (John 8:20)

Later that same day, Jesus reinforced His statement by healing a blind man. There, Jesus said in John 9: 5 But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.”[4] The light or salvation that Jesus offered would not light just the Temple as the candles but would light the whole world.

To hear how the Temple lighting ceremony points to Jesus, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-tabernacles

[1-4]Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 

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