Our Jewish Roots: Recognizing God’s Vehicle of World Redemption

Welcome back, friends!  Pull up a chair and settle in at the virtual study table.  This is Day 2 of a 3-day series in which we are considering how we as Christians should rightly relate to our Jewish roots.  If you missed yesterday’s discussion, take a glance at it.  (It is a short 60-second read, …

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Israel Shines as 2019 Gets Underway

Christmas marks the birth of the Light of the World, our Lord Jesus Christ! As Christmas disappears in our rear view mirror, let's turn our gaze to another bright light. Rejoice! Arise and shine, Israel, for the glory of the glory of the Lord is rising and the light shines through you! The Light of …

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Jesus the Jew, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Great I AM

As we say goodbye to November and head into December, our thoughts turn toward the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights), which starts Sunday night at sundown, and the Christian celebration of Christmas. Let’s start with Jesus, as He is truly the center of all celebration.  But, beware Christians: Jesus doesn’t belong solely to …

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Time to Celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles!

Shalom friends! Tomorrow night at sundown marks the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles, the seventh (and final) annual feast of Israel.  What an incredible celebration it is!  (Be sure to read to the end for a special invitation to celebrate!) Yesterday, we reviewed the fall feasts, beginning with the Feast of Trumpets and Yom Kippur …

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