For Unto Us a Child is Born

Hi friends! I pray Christmas Day was a sweet time with family and friends, as you celebrated the Child born unto us! A year ago, Amir Tsarfati taught a lesson entitled For Unto Us a Child is Born. In it, He discusses Hanukkah and Christmas, and uses Isaiah 9:6 to teach about why Jesus was …

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Jesus Christ, Light of the World

Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah (or both!) today, I have a special thought for you! Though Hanukkah and Christmas share some characteristics (joyous times, celebratory lights, gift-giving, etc), they really are non-related, and only seldom do they overlap. However, as Christians, we can see Jesus in each celebration. We honor His birth at Christmas, …

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Considering Hanukkah from a Christian Perspective

As we approach the beginning of Hanukkah at sundown tonight, let's consider the Christian perspective for a brief moment. As on most roads of life, there are ditches on either side, and we are wise to keep our vehicles on the proper path so we don't fall into one! On one hand, there are Christians …

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Does Hanukkah Point to Christ?

Hi everyone!  Hanukkah begins tomorrow at sundown, and as we look ahead, I hope you are enjoying a bit of insight into the miracle that happened!  We’re in the midst of a series of posts about Hanukkah, so if you don’t know what that miracle was, please review: Looking Ahead to HanukkahThe Miracle of HanukkahHanukkah: …

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