With Hanukkah in full swing, what better way to enter the Christmas season! Despite worldly chaos, Sar Shalom (Prince of Peace) reigns. Indeed, He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God and Everlasting Father. May His character be manifested and exhibited in your life as you celebrate this Christmas season. 6 For unto us a Child is …
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On Wednesday night, Amir Tsarfati sat down for a discussion with Pastor Phil Hopper at Abundant Life Church in Lee's Summit, MO. During his time, Amir shared his Israeli perspective of what happened on October 7, details of the colossal intelligence failure that made the attack possible, and the general mindset of the people of …
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah began yesterday at sundown and I shared some memories of being in Israel for Hanukkah several years ago. Oh what a blessing that was! But what is so significant about a Jewish festival, and why should believers in Jesus care about it? In Hebrew, Hanukkah means "dedication," and the celebration …
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One of my favorite experiences in Israel was celebrating Hannukah several years ago. The 8-day celebration is not a moedim (Appointed Time, major feast), nor is it mentioned in the Tanakh (Old Testament, Hebrew Scripture). However, John 10:22-23 tells us Jesus and His family made aliyah to Jerusalem to observe the Feast of Dedication (aka …
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