Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8642 celebration Although there are examples of private celebrations in Scripture, most celebration is associated with the acts of God. The enemies of God's people also celebrate, but in the end it is the triumph of God's purpose that is celebrated. Celebrations in everyday life Wedding: Judges 14:10; Matthew 22:2-3 Matthew 14:6 pp Mark 6:21-22 birthday; Luke 5:29 for an honoured guest; Luke 15:22-24 family reunion The Israelites celebrated God's acts Celebrating God's gifts of harvest: Pentecost and Tabernacles Exodus 23:16; Exodus 34:22; Leviticus 23:15-21,33-36,39-43; Numbers 28:26; Numbers 29:12; Deuteronomy 16:9-10 Celebrating their deliverance from slavery in Egypt: Passover Exodus 13:3 See also Exodus 12:14; Exodus 23:15; Exodus 34:18; Numbers 9:2; Deuteronomy 16:1 Celebrating the deliverance of the nation through Esther: Purim Religious celebrations The bringing of the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem 2 Samuel 6:12-15 pp 1 Chronicles 15:27-28 The bringing of the ark of the covenant to the temple See also 1 Kings 8:3-6 pp 2 Chronicles 5:4-6; 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 The completion and dedication of the first temple 1 Kings 8:63,65-66 pp 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 The dedication of the second temple The reading of the law after the building of the walls of Jersualem Christians celebrate the death of Christ and his return The enemies of God's people celebrate Judges 16:23 capture of Samson; Daniel 5:1 Belshazzar's feast Death of God's witnesses: Revelation 11:3,7-10 Celebration in heaven Creation The repentance of sinners Luke 15:7,10 Divine deliverance through Jesus Christ The downfall of evil The final triumph of Jesus Christ Revelation 19:9 See also Revelation 11:16-18; Revelation 15:2-4 See also
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