As details have become known regarding the stabbing of Jewish people celebrating Hanukkah in Monsey NY, a subtle irony and a Biblical principle has come vividly to mind. Here is the principle: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. ~Romans 5:8 Yes, God's grace and mercy …
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The Light of the World has Come…Jesus is Our Menorah!
Hanukkah Menorah fully lit at the Western Wall At sundown tomorrow the final light of Hanukkah will be extinguished. Following eight days of joyous celebration, Hanukkah will be over, its lights will burn no longer (until next year), and life will return to normal. While in Jerusalem for the great Feast of Tabernacles (Booths), Jesus …
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DEVELOPING: Jews Attacked in NYC During Hanukkah Celebration
Confirmed reports indicate a man entered the home of a Jewish Rabbi in Monsey NY, a heavily Jewish-populated neighborhood of NYC, and stabbed 5 people as a crowd celebrated the seventh night of Hanukkah. He then attempted to enter a nearby synagogue to continue his rampage. The attack occurred just before 10:00pm Saturday night (Eastern …
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Jesus Christ, Light of the World
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah (or both!) today, I have a special thought for you! Though Hanukkah and Christmas share some characteristics (joyous times, celebratory lights, gift-giving, etc), they really are non-related, and only seldom do they overlap. However, as Christians, we can see Jesus in each celebration. We honor His birth at Christmas, …
