Gentiles in the Feast of Tabernacles: Over 7,000 Christians Parade Through Jerusalem

Scott Slayton : Oct 5, 2018
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The event is designed to show evangelical's support for Israel and to remember the inclusion of Gentiles in the feast of tabernacles.

(Israel)— [Christianheadlines.com] Thousands of evangelicals paraded through the streets of Jerusalem last week in an annual event during the Feast of Tabernacles. (Screengrab via Jerusalem Post)

More than 7,000 Christians from over 100 countries attended the event, which the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) hosts each year during the celebration, which coincides with the Jewish Sukkot festival. The event is designed to show evangelical's support for Israel and to remember the inclusion of Gentiles in the feast of tabernacles.

Marchers gathered in Jerusalem's Sacher Park and march nearly two miles through Jerusalem's streets waving flags from both Israel and their native lands. According to The Jerusalem Post, over 900 people who came from Brazil formed the largest contingent at the event. Ivory Coast boasted the second largest representation with more than 500 people in attendance.

Pastor Eliana Cabral, a United States citizen born in Brazil, told The Jerusalem Post that she supported Israel "because of the Bible's injunction to love the people of Israel and to hasten the coming of Jesus as the Messiah." She said, "We are supporting and praying for Israel, because if Israel is strong, then it will help bring Jesus for the second time. We are coming because we want to bring the Lord, who is Jesus, to the people, to Israel"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here.

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