Happy Hanukkah! Yesterday I shared a bit about the origins of Hanukkah, and we discovered that Jesus celebrated Hanukkah in the Temple. We also discovered that, had it not been for the Maccabean Revolt, from which Hanukkah was born, the Jews may have been exterminated and we may not be celebrating Christmas! So, though Hanukkah …
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A Salute to Hanukkah
Yesterday (at sunset) marked the beginning of the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah, which is often mistakenly thought of (at least in America) as "Jewish Christmas." Hanukkah really has nothing to do with Christmas, outside the fact that had there not been a Hanukkah, there would likely not be a Christmas. Though not one of the primary Biblical …
Report: ISIS Beheads Four Christian Children after Refusal to Renounce Yeshua (Jesus)
According to Canon Andrew White, known as the "Vicar of Baghdad," four Iraqi Christian children under the age of 15 were beheaded by ISIS when they refused to renounce Jesus and convert to Islam. The story and a recorded interview with Canon Andrew White was reported by the New York Post, though I have found …
Is Peace Possible for Israel and Her Neighbors? (Part 2)
Welcome back eager learners! Yesterday we learned half of the answer to the question: “Will there ever be peace for Israel and her neighbors?” (See Part 1) Today, we’ll look at the other half of the answer! Indeed, final fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the coming of the Prince of Peace is yet to come. …
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