Dear John, Brad, and all Doves,
      We are nearly at the end of the additional sabbaths for a year as commanded and described in the Scriptures for Israel. Just as the Feast of Trumpets is not a day in isolation but part of the process from Elul 1, so was Yom Kippur part of that 30 day process and the 10 additional days. They were part of the last three autumn harvest sabbaths from Tishri 1 to 22, Tabernacles is the portion from days 15 to 22. Could any day be our day from now to Tishri 22? Perhaps. That day 8, the last great day on Tishri 22 will conclude the Feast of Tabernacles. In response to your posting, Brad, it will also conclude the whole annual cycle of weekly sabbaths of the day 7 and also conclude the last additional sabbath period of 1-7. Day 8 of Tabernacles concludes the number 7 additional sabbath feast. This is a tremendous process to have lived through. I agree with you that there is more symbolic oil of the spirit for our lamps. It is late in the season to try to share what Passover through Tabernacles mean for the bride who loves and wants to share experiences which her groom, the perfect jewish rabboni, lived every year of His life. As I mentioned recently, I have tried to experience these special appointment times with Him and Abba Father out of love and a desire to learn more. Those who have done nothing this year, in learning and simple practice, may have deficient oil for their lamps when they will need it desperately. As the Master said, there is 4 months and then the harvest. The harvest home of Ingathering of Tabernacles is nearly come. Summer is near, even at the doors. For this year, I do not believe our preparation has been in vain. Bless you, each and all.

With Love and Shalom,
Jean Stepnoski