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 …
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. …
That seems like a silly question, doesn't it! Why would we think of Moses at Christmas? Well, what if I told you there are amazing parallels between Moses and Jesus, which point us to redemption? Suddenly, we might begin to think of Moses at Christmas! Consider God's Word to Moses: 18 I will raise up for …
