The Eighth Day (Last Great Day) - Sermons, Bible Studies, Articles, and Essays
The Last Great Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe Last Great Day pictures the culmination of God's plan, when loved ones are resurrected to healthy bodies in a world freed of Satan, false religion, superstition, war, and poverty, and when all mankind who ever lived is called and given the chance to repent and join the God Family. It is a day of hope, and it also shows that the
The Last Great Day of Reconciliation
Sermonette by Bill OnisickGod did not create rebellion, but He did create free will, giving us a choice, which our carnal nature sabotages because it is enmity against God and His law.
The Significance of the Eighth Day
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeThe Eighth Day, though adjacent to Tabernacles, is a distinct holy day with its own focus. Leviticus 23 and Numbers 29 command no rejoicing or booth-dwelling for it, and its offerings are less than half those of the festival days, so its emphasis lies elsewhere. It is a sacred assembly (atzeret), whose root idea of stoppin
Holy Days: The Eighth Day
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, the seventh and final festival of the year, falls on the twenty-second of Tishri, immediately after the Feast of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:34-36, 39). It is separate from that feast yet practically its eighth day. Seven symbolizes completion, while eight, tied in Hebrew to a root meaning fatness, suggests abundance,
The Eighth Day
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThe seventh Millennium will be a time of rest, when the suffering we experience today will be gone, enabling preparation for the Great White Throne Judgment.
The Eighth Day (2019)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Eighth Day is distinct from the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles, though it is adjacent to them. Rejoicing and dwelling in booths are commanded only for seven days, and the offerings drop from many bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs daily to a single bull, one ram, and seven lambs, because what God is really after is peo
Lessons From the Eighth Day
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Eighth Day is tied to the seven days of Tabernacles yet distinct from them, and it is the culmination of the Feast. Rejoicing and dwelling in booths are commanded only for seven days, and the offerings are scaled back to less than half, so the focus shifts from joy, temporary dwellings, and sacrifice. It is a sacred assembly (<
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Six): The Eighth Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day is more than a continuation of the Feast of Tabernacles. Scripture gives little direct instruction about it (Leviticus 23, Numbers 29, a passing mention in Nehemiah 8:18, and possibly John 8-10), but the Hebrew word for "sacred assembly," atzeret, shows its distinct purpose. Its root, atsar, carries
Reflection, Transformation, and the Eighth Day
Sermonette by James C. StoertzGod orchestrates transformative transitions that shift individuals from chaos to order, demanding faith and obedience to move beyond hesitation into growth.
The Fall Holy Days
Article by John ReissThe Eighth Day, held on Tishri 22 after the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:36), is more correctly named than "Last Great Day" and is the final holy day of the year. It represents the concluding step in God's plan of salvation. After the Millennium, all who have ever lived will be resurrected to physical life i
Are God's Holy Days To Be Kept Today?
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe source treats the Last Great Day only briefly, as the seventh and final of God's annual holy days listed in Leviticus 23, alongside Passover, the Days of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. Its one scriptural reference to the day is John 7:37, where "on the las
The Great White Throne
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Last Great Day pictures the second resurrection and Great White Throne Judgment, which come after the Millennium and Satan's failed rebellion, as Revelation 20 shows. Protestants and Catholics see this time as purely negative, a time of condemnation and eternal torment for those never reached with the gospel. That view portrays
The Incomparable Great God!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod exists in a transcendent category entirely His own, defined by four non-transmittable attributes: omnipotence, omnipresence, omniscience, and immutability.
The Sacred Assemblies (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe sacred assembly commanded for both the Last Day of Unleavened Bread and the Eighth Day is atzeret (plural atzerote), whose root, atsar, carries the ideas of closing, stopping, restraining, and retaining. These days close weeklong festivals in which God's people refrain from everyday activities and lea
John 7:37 Examined (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Last Great Day is the eighth day, a festival separate from the seven-day Feast of Tabernacles, and John 7:37 does not refer to it. Jesus spoke those words on the seventh and last day of Tabernacles, the day before. Leviticus 23, II Chronicles 7, I Kings 8, and Nehemiah 8 all show Tabernacles lasting seven days, with the eighth
Be There!
Article by Mike FordThe Last Great Day pictures the second resurrection and is a type of the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-13). On it, billions who were never called in this age, most with no real knowledge of God, will rise to physical life and be given their first chance to follow God's way. They will probably have a hundred years (I
The Final Harvest
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day pictures God's mercy toward the billions who have died without knowing Him or hearing of Christ. On the last day of the feast Jesus cried out that those who thirst should come and drink, and that rivers of living water would flow from the believer, meaning the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39). His words came just after the
The Process of Righteous Judgment
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Last Great Day pictures the Great White Throne Judgment, God's righteous judgment set against the perverted judgments of this evil world. It follows the seven-day Feast of Tabernacles just as this judgment follows the Millennium, and the existence of this final festival marks a separate, distinct period for judging billions. Af
The Blind See
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe eighth day of the Feast of Tabernacles is a Sabbath and holy convocation that continues the fall harvest theme, the Feast of Ingathering. Where Pentecost pictures the small spring harvest of God's Firstfruits, who share in the first resurrection, the fall harvest is the great harvest of the greater part of mankind. Revelation 2
Death: The End of the Beginning
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Last Great Day pictures God's grace and fairness toward all humanity. It looks forward to the time when every person has a chance at salvation under the best conditions, free from the Arch Deceiver's influence, and God also destroys all evil in the Lake of Fire so that He can live with men in a world without sin. God wants all
Eternal Responsibilities
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Feast of Tabernacles and the Last Great Day together form an eight-day festival that dates to Moses and ancient Israel (Leviticus 23:33-44). The seven days of Tabernacles picture the peace and rejoicing of Christ's Millennial rule, and the Last Great Day pictures the Great White Throne Judgment of Revelation 20. Adam and Eve tu
Being There
Sermonette by Mike FordThe Last Great Day pictures the second resurrection, when billions who were never called in this life, such as unconverted loved ones who lived honest, decent lives, rise and finally receive their opportunity to learn God's way. Revelation 20:4-15 shows three resurrections: the firstfruits who are called, chosen, and faithful; thos
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Four): Ecclesiastes 9:2-12
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, often seen as an extension of the Feast of Tabernacles, remains an enigma with little explanation in the Old Testament about its significance in God's grand plan of salvation. It is not until Revelation 20:11-13 that we find clear indication of its meaning, pointing to the Great White Throne Judgment period. This ti
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day is mentioned only a few times in the Old Testament (Leviticus 23, Numbers 29, 1 Kings 8, 2 Chronicles 7, Nehemiah 8), simply as a sacred assembly following the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles, with no stated purpose. The clue to its meaning lies in the booths. Israel dwelt in booths for seven days to remember
Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds significant meaning within the context of God's appointed times and His plan for humanity. This day, distinct from the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles, is recognized as a separate holy day marked by a sacred assembly and offerings, though the Old Testament provides scan
The Second Resurrection and Union With Christ
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, also referred to as the Last Great Day, holds a significant place in the biblical framework as a holy day of profound meaning. In Leviticus 23, it is described as a Sabbath rest, a day for giving an offering and refraining from customary work, marking it as a sacred time of convocation. Though the Old Testament prov
The Sacred Assemblies (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWithin God's instructions for His annual holy days, the Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds a unique and significant place. It immediately follows the Feast of Tabernacles and is most often associated with a sacred assembly, referred to in Hebrew as atzeret (Strong's 6116), which denotes a holy convocation
Fall Feast Lessons
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds a significant place within the fall holy days, emphasizing the judgment of God as a central theme. This day, alongside the Millennium, represents a period of evaluation and growth, purposefully designed to bring all of creation into at-one-ment with God. It is a time when His
An Abundant Spiritual Offering
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe number eight signifies a new start with abundance abundance following a period of time (a week, seven years, or a millennium) of preparatory activity.
John 7:37 Examined (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Eighth Day, which we refer to as the Last Great Day, holds significant meaning in God's purpose. It is distinct from the seventh day of the Feast of Tabernacles, as clarified by the events described in John 7:37, which pertain to the last day of the Feast, not the Last Great Day. The Last Great Day follows as the eighth day, a
The End
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Last Great Day, also referred to as the Eighth Day, represents a profound culmination in God's plan, a time often considered as the ultimate end and yet a new beginning. This day, highlighted on this specific occasion, points to a period following the Great White Throne Judgment, about which the Bible provides limited but tanta
Kings and Priests
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThe Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds profound significance within God's plan of salvation. Viewed as a major pivot point, this holy day aligns with the concept of new beginnings and pivotal changes, as symbolized by the number 8 in biblical numerology. Within the framework of God's 7000-year plan, the Eighth Day
Judgment Is a Merciful Blessing
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds a significant place in God's master plan, as it pictures the period of the Great White Throne Judgment. This distinct period, commanded in Leviticus 23:36-39, follows the seven-day Feast of Tabernacles and represents a separate time for judging billions of human beings. During
Benefits of the Third Resurrection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds profound significance in God's plan as a time of immense spiritual outpouring and judgment. On this day, during the Feast, Christ stood and spoke of rivers of living waters, symbolizing the Holy Spirit that would be given without measure to those who believe in Him. This day r
The Light of the World
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeChrist's teachings on the Eighth Day revolved around light and darkness, and twice on that Holy Day He proclaimed that He is the Light of the World.
God of Our Salvation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds profound significance for humanity as a time of ultimate salvation. This holy day, briefly mentioned in Leviticus 23 as a holy convocation following the Feast of Tabernacles, gains deeper meaning in the New Testament, particularly in relation to the Great White Throne Judgment
Psalms: Book Four (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, also known as the Last Great Day, holds a profound significance as it looks forward to a time when God will transform billions of failures into glorious successes. This day anticipates the moment when salvation through Jesus Christ and eternal life in the eternal Kingdom of God will be offered to all humanity. From
God's Will in the End Time
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's will in the end time extends beyond judgment and destruction to encompass restoration and salvation for all humanity. After the severe punishment and carnage described in the prophecies, where nations are gathered for judgment in the Valley of Jehoshaphat and face devastating consequences for their rebellion, God immediately
Judgment According to Works
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn the Last Great Day, also known as the Eighth Day, we focus on a significant future event pictured by this holy day. This day represents a time when all those who were never called to salvation will be raised from the dead. They will be given the opportunity to live a lifetime, or a reasonably long period, in near-perfect conditi
The Second Resurrection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOn the last day, the Great Day of the Feast, Jesus stood and cried out, inviting all who thirst to come to Him and drink, emphasizing the significance of the Holy Spirit. This day, known as the Eighth Day or Last Great Day, holds special meaning as it addresses the perplexing questions about the vast masses of humanity who have liv
A Vision of Eternity
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloThough we currently dwell in a temporary fleshly tent, we will be ultimately clothed in a permanent spiritual body, able to see God the Father and Christ.
Why Trumpets?
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThe Feast of Trumpets depicts a time when angelic beings sound an alarm, warning God's saints to prepare to put themselves under His sovereign rule.
The Sabbath: Rest
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Eighth Day, often referred to as the Last Great Day, holds profound significance in the plan of God as it foreshadows the great final judgment of mankind and the ultimate rest that awaits His people. Linked to the Feast of Tabernacles, this day extends the promise of rest that begins in the Millennium and continues through the