May 1
The Fall Feasts of Israel
Israel’s three most significant biblical festivals – Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot – are examined in full, including a look at...
May 1
Meditations on the Feast of Tabernacles
Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, lasts for seven days and is part of the High Holy Days season that begins with Rosh Hashanah (New...
May 1
Ten Things Christians Can Learn From the High Holidays
In each of the three Jewish High Holy Days – Rosh Hashanah (New Year), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) –...
May 1
Lessons From Esther: A Female Perspective
Scripture tells us that Esther was “taken” (Esther 2:8). Where? To a place not of her choosing – she was taken to a harem! And, she was...
May 1
Will Suffering Lead to Bitterness or Sweetness?
As we celebrate Purim, we remember God’s deliverance through yet another attempt to destroy the Jewish people. We recall the heroism and...
May 1
The High Holy Days in the Time of Messiah
The Jewish context of the life and ministry of Jesus the Messiah is the source of a constantly renewed sense of wonder. We marvel at the...
May 1
Shavuot: The Feast of Weeks – An Earthly and Spiritual Harvest
Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks, is one of the three “convocations of the Lord” that, along with Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles,...
May 1
Purim Around the World
Purim! Is there a more festive celebration in the entire Jewish world? No indeed! Purim is a foot-stomping, shouting, eating, singing,...
May 1
Hanukkah: Countdown to Messiah
On Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, Jewish people remember one of the shining moments in Israel’s history. It is a glorious story of...
May 1
Hanukkah: The Eight-Day Party in Praise of God
O Hanukkah, O Hanukkah A festival of joy A holiday, a jolly day For every girl and boy Spin the whirling dreydls All week long Eat the...
May 1
Pentecost Revisited
“Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Let my people go, that they may hold a...
May 1
How to Prepare for a Passover Seder
Table of Contents A Messianic Seder The Length of the Seder The Cost of the Seder Registration Timeline for Preparing for a Seder Table...
May 1
Consider Hosting a Passover Seder
One of the most moving moments in the life of Jesus occurs at the very end of His earthly ministry. It is known as the Last Supper – the...
May 1
Finding God When God is Not There
Happy Purim! This Jewish (biblical) holiday emerges from the OT book of Esther, and commences at sunset, the 25th of February....
May 1
A Good Friday Story
“As often as you drink this cup, do this in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:26 I came from a bit of a crazy home, and family...
Apr 18
God's appointments with Israel
God created special celebrations that were object lessons, reminders, and PROPHECIES about the future. The annual feasts of the Lord...
Apr 10
The Meaning of Passover
Jesus celebrated the Seder with His disciples. Join us as we take a quick tour through parts of a traditional Passover Seder and...
Mar 22
The Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement
In this message, Zohar Gonen guides a small group through a Bible study on the significance of the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of...
Mar 21
The Day of Atonement - Yom Kippur
God knew we all need a scapegoat, someone to take the punishment we deserve. He provided an annual scapegoat for the nation of Israel and...
Mar 8
The Prophecy of Hanukkah
Discover the remarkable history surrounding Hanukkah! Located (historically) right in the middle of that blank page between the Old and...