The Lessons of Hanukkah

Hanuakkah, the festival of light, begins tonight at sundown. Jews around the world will celebrate this festive 8-day commemoration of the miracle of a 1-day supply of oil lasting 8 days when the Jews restored the temple. More about that tomorrow, but today we'll focus on some Biblical principles presented in this festival of light. …

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“I Will Dwell in Your Midst,” Says the Lord

You may or may not be aware that Jews around the world are celebrating Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) this week! Sukkot is the most joyous of all feasts, and is prophetic to the day there will be no distinction between Jew and Gentile and Jesus will tabernacle among us! I am reminded of the name …

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Closing Out Tisha B’Av: What is it, and Why?

As of sundown last night, Jews commemorate Tisha B'Av, perhaps the most tragic date on the Hebrew calendar. Many horrible events, including the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, happened on this calendar day in history. One for Israel explains this national day of fasting and mourning: Tisha B' Av, The Day Two …

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Jesus or Yeshua…Which is Correct?

In English, we call the name of the Lord, Jesus. But in Hebrew, His name is Yeshua. Which is correct? Should we abandon one name for the other? How did the name "Jesus" come about? Were there others in His day with the same name? These are interesting questions, and are addressed in a very …

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