Welcome back, friends! The Festival of Light (or Dedication), began Sunday at sundown and we focused on the lessons of Hanukkah a couple days ago. But there is so much more to this festive commemoration. Today, we are going to look at both Jewish and Christian perspectives of this joyous occasion. Our friends at Answers …
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Ahhhh....Hanukkah! One of the most joyous times on the Hebrew calendar. Though Hanukkah is not a Biblical feast, we know that Jesus and his family celebrated the joyous occasion. John 10:22-23 tells us Jesus walked in Solomon's porch in the Temple on the Feast of Dedication (an ancient name of Hanukkah). Often Hanukkah is associated …
It's December and Christmas is upon us! Have you ever stopped to think about Christmas in Israel? Probably not...because Jewish people obviously don't celebrate Christmas, as their eyes are blinded to the One in whom we celebrate: Jesus Christ! What you might not know is that there is one city that draws curious Israelis by …
Continue reading Where is the Largest Christmas Tree in Israel?
Are you encouraged by the promise of God in Romans 11:26: And so all Israel will be saved. We will put that verse in context in a few minutes, but first, let's consider that promise. A day will come when all Israel will indeed be saved. In fact, it will be a national salvation. Those …
Continue reading Is There a Spiritual Awakening in the Jewish Community?
