The Jewish festival of Hanukkah began yesterday at sundown and I shared some memories of being in Israel for Hanukkah several years ago. Oh what a blessing that was! But what is so significant about a Jewish festival, and why should believers in Jesus care about it? In Hebrew, Hanukkah means "dedication," and the celebration …
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One of my favorite experiences in Israel was celebrating Hannukah several years ago. The 8-day celebration is not a moedim (Appointed Time, major feast), nor is it mentioned in the Tanakh (Old Testament, Hebrew Scripture). However, John 10:22-23 tells us Jesus and His family made aliyah to Jerusalem to observe the Feast of Dedication (aka …
Happy Lord's Day, my friends! Have you counted the cost of following Jesus in a world growing more antagonistic? The reward is worth it! 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but …
According to Amir Tsarfati: So to sum up Biden's visit: Israel must not give Hezbollah a preemptive blow. It is forbidden to occupy the strip. We were warned against harming civilians. Biden forced the introduction of "humanitarian aid", and loosened the pressure of the blockade. The US will give $100 million in aid to the …
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