Today is the Jewish Feast of Trumpets. Yesterday we noted that Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah, the civil new year, rather than the Biblical commemoration of the Feast of Trumpets. If only they knew the substance (Jesus) rather than the shadow. (Colossians 2:17) Also mentioned in yesterday's post was a potentially controversial statement regarding the fulfillment …
Continue reading Feast of Trumpets: The Christian’s Rapture or Something Different?
We're hearing more and more about 5 red heifers that were shipped from Texas to Israel about a year ago. (Here is a recent article about that.) Certain Jewish leaders are very excited, believing those heifers will play a key role in reinstituting ritual purification when the Third Temple is built. Jewish organizations such as …
Continue reading What’s Up with the Five Red Heifers in Israel?
Hi friends! In a distracted world, we often fly past significant days without stopping to truly consider their significance. So, before Pentecost disappears in our rearview mirror, let's stop once more to consider how important that day is to our Christian faith. Bible lovers know there are 7 major feasts prescribed for the Jewish people. …
Continue reading A Look Back at Pentecost: A Tale of Two Mountains
Jews around the world are wrapping up their celebration of Shavuot...the Feast of Weeks. The reference is to the span of 7 weeks since the Feast of First Fruits. Penta equals 50, thus Pentecost is also referencing those 50 days between the Feast of First Fruits and this special day we know as Pentecost. In …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 