We recently celebrated Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) and referenced this as a year of jubilee for Israel. But what exactly is a Jubilee Year? Let's go to Leviticus 25:8-11 for insight: “You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, so that the time of the seven weeks of years shall give you …
Category: Judaism
Pentecost: The Fourth Great Feast of Israel
Though celebrated on June 4 in the US (Gregorian calendar), Israel will commemorate Pentecost beginning at sundown this evening. (In fact, it is already sundown in Israel!) Pentecost is the 4th of 7 great Jewish feasts each year, and as we've studied often, Jesus is the fulfillment of them all! To provide insight into Pentecost, …
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Reciprocating Grace to Our Jewish Kinsmen
Lately I've been thinking about the debt we Christians owe, but cannot repay. I've taught on it, and posts have appeared on this blog about that debt. (See What a Debt We Owe and Repaying the Debt of Gratitude) But today, I want to get practical. Before that, though, let me challenge you in thought. …
A Mother’s Day Tribute to Sarah
By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. ~Hebrews 11:11 Today is Mother's Day in America. Every mother deserves honor and thanks for bringing us into this world, and for loving us through it! If you haven't blessed your mother …
