"I'm spiritual, not religious..." is a response I have sometimes heard when talking with enthusiastic spiritual seekers about the Christian faith. The response assumes that Christianity is just 'organised religion', and somehow at odds with seeking spiritual enlightenment. The Founder of Christianity - Jesus the promised Messiah, said this... It is the Spirit who gives… Continue reading Spiritual not religious?
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Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur-The Day of Atonement Yom Kippur falls between the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles and is the holiest day of the year in the Jewish calendar. Unlike all the other feasts it is not a time of rejoicing but afflicting the soul. In Leviticus 23:26-32 the command for the Israelites to… Continue reading Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur
The Feasts of the LORD – Trumpets
The Feast of Trumpets, the Ram’s Horns and Messiah All of the feasts in their respective ways point towards Messiah. The Spring feasts speak of the first coming of Messiah - the death and resurrection of Yeshua at Passover and the Feast of Firstfruits. In addition, the Feast of Unleavened Bread relates to the believer… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Trumpets
The Feasts of the LORD – Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles, Living Water, and the Light of the World The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) is the climax of the Jewish festivals. In the ancient world many civilizations celebrated festivals in connection with agriculture. Building a shelter to reside in and the specific use of the etrog and waving of the willow, palm… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Tabernacles
The Feasts of the LORD – Purim
The Feast of Purim is a blessing for the Whole World. The ten chapters of Esther in the Hebrew Bible provide the narrative for Purim, make fascinating reading, and can be read in about thirty minutes. Esther and Mordecai’s courage and actions aided the preservation, and prevented the extinction of the Jewish people. Though this… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Purim
The Feasts of the LORD – Shavuot
Shavuot: Feast of Weeks and God’s Prophetic Calendar God’s timing is perfect, and the feasts on the Jewish calendar are His timeline. When we look at the feasts and see how they fit into God’s prophetic calendar, the study of Leviticus in the Hebrew Bible takes on a whole new meaning. It is a joyful… Continue reading The Feasts of the LORD – Shavuot
Messianic insights – the Feasts of the LORD
Passover points to Messiah Passover commemorates when God delivered the Israelites’ out of slavery in Egypt. In the Hebrew Bible, Exodus 1-11 provides the account concerning how Moses was called by God to lead the children of Israel and perform mighty works before Pharaoh. Exodus 12 provides the commandments concerning why Pesach is still celebrated… Continue reading Messianic insights – the Feasts of the LORD
“I Am…”
Identity. We all need a sense of identity, meaning and purpose. We seek to find or make meaning to our lives because there is something innate in us, in that inner conscience, seeking fulfilment. Identity is important. Even for something practical like opening a bank account, or going on a flight abroad, we need to… Continue reading “I Am…”
The Coming of the King
Guest writer: Nick Stead, theprayerplace.net Candles on the Hanukkiah... lights on the Christmas tree; the sweetness of sufganiyot... the richness of mince pies, and presents given as beacons of hope in the darkest of months. Coming at the end of such a long and emotionally exhausting year, the festivals of Chanukah and Christmas come as… Continue reading The Coming of the King
