The Birthing Call

We’re on a roll, Israel lovers, so let’s pick up where we left off and dive right in! We have established that God uniquely called a pagan Gentile to be the one through whom He would bless all the families of the earth.  That is a tall order!  But with God as his Commander-in-Chief, Abraham …

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The Alignment of Hanukkah and Christmas This Year

Hey friends, did you know the gift-giving seasons of Hanukkah and Christmas intersect this year? As Christians, we celebrate the birth of Jesus our Lord this coming Wednesday as families gather, gifts are given and received, and a joyous time will be had by all. Meanwhile, on that very same day, the 8-day Jewish feast …

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A Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birth

Welcome back friends! Yesterday we began our dive into this Christmas season with a look at the magi from the east and their gifts for the King. Those gifts were prophetic, pointing to Jesus as our prophet, priest and king. The Messiah is as Jewish as it gets, and His birth was foretold in ancient …

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Gifts for a King

10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.~Matthew 2:10-11 Christmas is a wonderful time of …

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