It's Hanukkah, the joyous Feast of Dedication in which Jews remember the miracle of God in rededication of the Temple in about 165 BC. The Maccabees rose up to revolt against the Seleucids who turned their Temple into a desecrated den of idols! If you know anything about the ancient Temple, you know there was …
Continue reading Menorah vs Hanukkiah: What’s the Difference?
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 …
Continue reading So, What is the Significance of Hanukkah Anyway?
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 …
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