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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Lamb of God: Our Christmas Gift
Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29, 36), was born to die, that you and I might live! As we discovered yesterday, Jesus is both the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd. He was born in a lowly stable, visited by lowly shepherds and …
Jesus, Our Lamb and Our Shepherd: Lessons from Bethlehem
Shepherd's field near BethlehemOur tour group visiting a shepherd's cave Having spent a few days understanding Hanukkah, now is the time to turn our focus toward Christmas and ponder the birth of our Savior. Consider the setting and the characters of that day 2,000 years ago. Seek to know the significance of Bethlehem and the …
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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: …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 