Tisha B’Av means the ninth of Av, and it is a day of mourning for Israel and Jewish people everywhere.
For Believers, Shavuot is also a celebration of God’s gift of the Holy Spirit, poured out on early Believers on the Shavuot after Yeshua’s death and resurrection (Acts 2).
Jerusalem Day commemorates the second shortest war in history, which arose between the enemies of Israel and the young Jewish country. It occurred from June 5 to June 11, 1967, and is aptly named the Six-Day War.
While each community is experiencing the effects of coronavirus to different levels of severity, we all have one thing in common. We are in a season of waiting.
Today, Jewish people gather at synagogues throughout the world to hear the book of Esther. They enjoy festive costume parties and lively plays reenacting the Purim story.
On this eighth night of Chanukah, we search our hearts to identify how we might need to rededicate our attention, discipline and faith to abiding in Jesus.
On this seventh night of Chanukah, we give thanks for the honor of shining God’s light to a dark world.
On this sixth night of Chanukah, we reflect on God’s grace toward us and His power in us to purify us into the likeness of Yeshua (Jesus.)
On this fifth night of Chanukah, we recognize God’s miraculous gifts of light – His wisdom and truth available to us through the pages of His Word and His Spirit within us.
On this fourth night of Chanukah, we recognize the priceless gift of salvation that Yeshua has given us. We celebrate the Gospel; it is “good news,” indeed.
