What is Shavuot and why is it celebrated? Shavuot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals described in the Bible, along with Passover (Pesach) and Sukkot. It is one of the eight appointed times of the Lord described in Leviticus...
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Throughout the Torah, there are many ‘Jewish feasts’ or, more appropriately called, Biblical feasts. Many of the biblical feasts, as established by God, have been kept by the Jewish people through the centuries. Christians can freely celebrate these feasts out of a desire to know God’s character.
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Should Christians observe Jewish holidays? In growing deeper with the Lord and in Bible study, there can be a question of whether Christians should observe Jewish holidays. A Messianic Jewish perspective can offer a unique lens. Through it, we can...
What does "erev" mean in Hebrew? English most often translates the Hebrew word "erev" as "evening." But as the Jewish poet, Haim Nachman Bialik, (1873-1934) once said, “Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your new bride through a...
If you ever wondered how Rosh HaShanah is celebrated in Israel, you came to the right place. We asked a couple of FIRM local ministry partners to share how they observe this special holiday. They are Israeli and just like...
Easter Sermon Ideas for You Are you a pastor or Christian speaker looking to integrate something fresh from Scripture into a message on Easter? Oftentimes a Jewish context from Scripture can provide exactly that. Here are nine nuggets we've prepared,...
What are the High Holidays or Fall Feasts? The Fall Feasts are a unique season that changes the rhythm of life in all of Israel for almost a month. There is nothing like it. And just as you do not...
A Guide to First Fruits in the Bible The Apostle Paul calls Jesus the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. Thanks to Jesus’ resurrection, we can see the prophetic significance of the three main Jewish holidays. There is...
The Biblical Jewish New Years In Israel, you will not hear of too many households celebrating a typical, western New Year's Eve in January. In the west, we love our fireworks and to see the ball drop. But the Jewish...
Temporarily the Israelites dwelled in the desert, the Messiah dwelled in his earthly body, and we dwell in the season we are in. We are promised to one day taste the eternal.
What do Jesus and Passover Have in Common? Jesus (Yeshua) was a Jewish man, raised in a Jewish family. Thus, it is no surprise that He kept each one of the appointed times (moedim) as prescribed in the Torah –...
Counting the Omer The phrase, counting the Omer, may sound foreign to you. What do we count down to? The Bible often counts days and years from significant events. But can you recall a countdown to a future event? I...
The Moedim The Jewish people are unparalleled in culture and tradition — especially when it comes to times of festivities. All throughout the year, the Jewish holidays (moedim) abound. These days and weeks with major significance to the people of...