Read Matthew 4 at Bible Gateway. In the last chapter, we saw Jesus being baptized in the Jordan, or being immersed in a mikvah. We saw that John's preaching and Jesus' baptism most probably took place in the fall, during the days of teshuvah (repentance). Teshuvah in Hebrew culture begins at the ... Read More about matthew 4
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feast of tabernacles, an explanation
The Feast of Tabernacles begins this week. Here is what Scripture says about it: "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘On the fifteenth of this seventh month is the Feast of Booths for seven days to the LORD. On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any kind. For ... Read More about feast of tabernacles, an explanation
On holidays: Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles begins this week. Here is what Scripture says about it: "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'On the fifteenth of this seventh month is the Feast of Booths for seven days to the LORD. On the first day is a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work of any ... Read More about On holidays: Feast of Tabernacles
Happy new moon!
The new moon for the 6th biblical month was seen last night, the night of September 1st. The new moon day itself is always a day of joyful rejoicing for all the good that the Lord has done for us. The 6th biblical month begins the season known in Hebrew and Jewish culture as teshuvah, or repentance. ... Read More about Happy new moon!
on holidays: is hanukkah a holy day?
on holidays 2007 jul 17 on birthdays 2007 jul 18 on holidays: trumpets 2007 sep 10 on holidays: you do not know the day or hour 2007 sep 12 happy yom teruah! 2007 sep 14 on holidays: the day of atonement 2007 sep 23 on holidays: the day of atonement, part two 2007 sep 23 on holidays: the day ... Read More about on holidays: is hanukkah a holy day?
What’s behind door number three?
This article highlights, I think, two of the erroneous theories concerning the Jews, Israel, and the Old Covenant, while failing to mention the third, to which I, and I thought, most Christians, hold. The gist of the article is that Ann Coulter said on a news show that Christians were "perfected ... Read More about What’s behind door number three?