Here are Bible readings to get you ready for the Sukkot, the festival of Tabernacles (aka Booths). Among a number of biblical lessons, Sukkot points to the ultimate goal of Heaven to once again dwell directly with mankind, something foretold via the Tabernacle/Temple, lived out through Yeshua haMashiakh (Jesus the Christ) and promised for the apocalyptic Day of the LORD.
In this week’s reading from the three-year Torah cycle, God reveals Himself fully (as YHWH) to redeem Israel from bondage (Exodus 6:2–7:18), fulfilling His covenantal promises and demanding His people grow in faith. In parallel passage Ezekiel 28:25–29:21, God promises restoration, vindication, and future Messianic reign—Israel will return, and Messiah will assert authority over all nations. In parallel passage Acts 7:17–22, Stephen ties Moses’s mission to the Messianic paradigm: Moses prefigures Messiah, calling Israel to heed God’s prophetic Word and embrace true deliverance.
Here are Bible readings from the Torah, Prophets and the apostles of Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) about the enduring importance of יוֹם הַכִּפֻּרִים Yom haKippurim (“Day of Coverings,” Day of Atonement) to reveal the holiness and mercy of the Holy One of Israel.
Exodus 4:14–6:1 shows God commissioning Moses despite fears, to rescue Israel — foreshadowing deliverance. Parallel passage Isaiah 55:12–56:7 expands God’s invitation beyond Israel, promising peace, joy, and inclusion for the oppressed and foreigners, under the new covenant. Acts 7:35–37, via deacon Stephen, connects Moses’ role as deliverer to “the Prophet like him” (Deuteronomy 18) whom Israel must heed — seen as a prophecy fulfilled in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah (Christ).
The first day the seventh month on Israel’s calendar is a biblical triple-header memorial festival: Rosh Chodesh (New Moon), Yom Teruah (Day of Blowing Trumpets) and Rosh Hashanah (New Year). There are also a number of connections between and lessons in the mentions of trumpets in the Apostolic Writings (New Testament) and the themes of this festival. Here are Bible readings related to the festival and other details to get you ready to celebrate.
God’s call (Exodus 3:1-4:17) shows that even when we feel weak, unknown, or afraid, God’s presence (“I am”) empowers us. He reveals Himself, commissions Moses, gives signs, and insists obedience. In parallel passage Isaiah 40:11-19, God’s greatness is contrasted with the frailty and worthlessness of idols and nations — He tends his flock, carries the lambs, shepherds the weak, showing compassion. Parallel passage Acts 10 (Peter & Cornelius) demonstrates that God’s acceptance is not limited to Jews — cleansed hearts, not food laws, bring people near; Gentiles are included in God’s covenant through Messiah Yeshua.
Exodus 1–2 shows God opposing oppression through courageous women and preserving Moses, patterning a redeemer whose story foreshadows Messiah. Parallel passage Isaiah 27:6–13 promises Israel’s fruitfulness and the great shofar gathering exiles to worship in Jerusalem — an end-time hope. Hebrews 11:23 highlights Moses’ parents’ faith, defying Pharaoh because they discerned God’s purpose in their son. Romans 16:1–2 commends Phoebe, who modeled Spirit-empowered female partnership in the Body of Messiah’s mission. Together these passages call disciples to fear God, honor women’s roles and trust Messiah’s deliverance.