Understanding the Pitfalls of “Replacement Theology”

When the Jewish people rejected their Messiah, did He reject them in return? Is God done with the Jewish people? Did the church become the "new Israel?" No, no, and no! But are you able to explain why those statements are false? Is it worth hearing Jewish believers explain why God has not rejected the Jewish people, and why …

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Why Do Many Israelis Despise January 1?

The Jewish people love a good party, and they know how to throw them! Many of their feasts and festivals are marked by revelry and good times. However, January 1 is not that way. Some will celebrate, but for many, it holds no special distinction. Why is that...and why miss a perfectly good opportunity to party? For starters, …

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What Mary Didn’t Know!

Dear friends, I pray you are enjoying the Christmas season, and I hope your thoughts and attention have turned toward the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as we approach the day we celebrate it. Today, there is special insight to glean from what Mary didn't know. Perhaps all she knew at the time was …

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When the Last Candle Fades

All good things must come to an end, and for the Jewish people, the final light of Hanukkah has been lit. The joyous 8-day Hanukkah celebration becomes a memory this evening as sundown fades to night. Hanukkah is a celebration of light, and Scripture has much to teach us about light! According to Genesis 1:3, light was …

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