First, let us look at the historical account of the Feast of the Dedication, which is familiar to us, and then we will look deeper to see the revelation of Christ in this feast for our experience. The Feast of the Dedication was a commemoration of the restoration of the polluted temple. The temple had been polluted by a cruel Syrian king… Read more →
For years I played music in New York City, which was something I really wanted to do since I was a young boy. It was the only thing that seemed to be enjoyable, much more so than a 9-5 job, particularly when you’re a teenager. That mindset continued until I felt an inner emptiness that I could not put my… Read more →
Look! You can see them there. The ancient Israelis are wandering in the wilderness. It’s the desert. It’s hot. They’re tired. They’re thirsty. They even feel like they’re dying of thirst. They’re complaining against Moses their leader. They’re even close to stoning him. “Why did you lead us out of Egypt, where we were eating and drinking all the time?… Read more →
You may not have even thought about it (most people would assume they are on God’s side). The lake of fire is the eternal destiny of God’s enemy, Satan. God will eventually throw him into the lake of fire forever. Although this horrible place of torment was prepared for the devil and his angels, according to the Scriptures whoever follows… Read more →
One of the top portions in the Tanach concerning the Messiah is Isaiah 53. It presents a concise and penetrating vision of the four stages of the all-inclusive work of the Messiah: His incarnation and human living, His crucifixion, His resurrection, and His ascension. The Messiah’s Incarnation and Human Living The prophet opens the chapter crying out, “Who has believed… Read more →
