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 …
I love Hanukkah! My experience of being in Israel during Hanukkah several years ago created a deep appreciation for the miracles of God on behalf of His people, but also the spirit of life that springs forth from our Jewish friends. I've never seen an entire nation celebrate with such zeal! Yet, tomorrow's sundown will …
Hanukkah is known as the Feast of Dedication or the Festival of Lights. Jesus and His family celebrated the Feast of Dedication (John 10:22), and Jews throughout the ages have faithfully celebrated God's miracle of provision. Even in their darkest hours, the Jewish people find a way to light the candles of Hanukkah and remember …
We have passed the halfway mark of the 8-day festival of Hanukkah which started at sundown last Thursday. Jews commemorate this week-long event in remembrance of a single days' worth of oil that kept the Temple menorah burning for 8 days during the rededication of the Temple. If you recall, it had been desecrated by …
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