All good things must come to an end, and for the Jewish people, the final light of Hanukkah has been lit. The joyous 8-day Hanukkah celebration becomes a memory this evening as sundown fades to night. Hanukkah is a celebration of light, and Scripture has much to teach us about light! According to Genesis 1:3, light was …
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 …
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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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How you view Israel is critically important. But how Israel views the Messiah is even more critical. Find out why... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcNdBS31Rhk Yes, your view of Israel is important. But it is equally important to pray for Jewish eyes and hearts to be open to the Messiah. One day all Israel will be saved, but when …
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