Jesus, Our Lamb and Our Shepherd: Lessons from Bethlehem

Shepherd's field near BethlehemOur tour group visiting a shepherd's cave Having spent a few days understanding Hanukkah, now is the time to turn our focus toward Christmas and ponder the birth of our Savior. Consider the setting and the characters of that day 2,000 years ago. Seek to know the significance of Bethlehem and the …

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A Week that Changed History: Jewish Feasts that Foreshadow Jesus’ Resurrection

Friends, these are exciting days!  We are in the midst of the most significant weekend of the year for Christians, and it is linked to the Jewish Passover.  So let’s examine Yeshua (Jesus) in the Pesach (Passover) together. Throughout the centuries Jews have celebrated Passover, while Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.  To fully appreciate …

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A Week that Changed History: Biblical Foundation

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, we are in the midst of the "Christian Super Bowl," the most important time of the year! In fact, today is Good Friday, at which time we remember the sacrificial death of Jesus to atone for our sins. On Sunday we celebrate the risen Christ, and if that were not true, …

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Land of Milk and Honey

Exodus 3:8 Speaking to Moses from a burning bush, following captivity in Egypt, God promised to redeem the Israelites and bring them into a land flowing with milk and honey. (See yesterday's post if you missed it!) Little did anyone know the many ways in which God would fulfill His promise! Regarding His promise, here …

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