As Christians, we will celebrate the most important day of the year this weekend: Resurrection Sunday. Christ is risen, and if that were not true, Christianity would crumble. We base our celebration on the Biblical accounts of Jesus’s death, burial and resurrection, which is succinctly wrapped up in this passage: For I delivered to you as of …
Continue reading Jesus’ Crucifixion Clearly Seen in the Jewish Feasts
Yesterday was Palm Sunday, so we will take a break from our Israel in Perspective series in order to focus on the most important week in world history. As we set our sights on Resurrection weekend (next weekend), it is important to know and understand the significance of Palm Sunday…the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, setting …
Hi friends! Ready or not, we're racing toward 2024. But is January 1 truly the beginning of the year? Well, in today's society, virtually the entire world recognizes the first of January as New Year's Day, so we'll allow it to keep it's title, and we will, of course, celebrate it. Interestingly, the Creator of time did …
Continue reading Is January 1 Truly the Beginning of the Year? The Bible Says Otherwise!
Hi friends! Passover has come and gone in Israel, and Christians celebrated Resurrection Weekend less than a month ago. But before they disappear in the rearview mirror, take time to be encouraged as we look back. First, is there a connection between the Jewish Passover and the Christian celebration of the Resurrection (known commonly as …
