Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8642 celebration

8642 celebration

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

Esther 9:18-19

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

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

Ezra 6:16

The reading of the law after the building of the walls of Jersualem

Nehemiah 8:9-12

Christians celebrate the death of Christ and his return

1 Corinthians 11:26

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

Job 38:4-7

The repentance of sinners

Luke 15:7,10

Divine deliverance through Jesus Christ

Revelation 5:9-10

The downfall of evil

Revelation 19:1-5

The final triumph of Jesus Christ

Revelation 19:9 See also Revelation 11:16-18; Revelation 15:2-4