The Day of Atonement has been observed in different ways throughout Israel’s history. Initially the high priest would enter the holy of holies once a year on the Day of Atonement and sacrifice would
For many the concept of Jewish people believing in Jesus as the Messiah seems like an oxymoron. The response “I’m Jewish” is sometimes used as a reason why people do not believe in the
The Feast of Tabernacles is the climax of the Jewish festivals and also God’s prophetic timeline. It marked the end of the harvest season (Lev. 23:39), is known as the ‘Feast of Ingathering’ in
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
Earlier this year the Biblical Archaeological Review updated a previous article written a few years back when 50 characters in the Bible had been confirmed archaeologically. (Please see the link at the bottom of
There is a gap between the spring feasts and the autumn feasts which commence with the Feast of Trumpets celebrated at Rosh Hashana, the New Year. The first day of the seventh month designated
God’s timing is perfect, and He accomplishes His purposes according to His timeline not ours. Many struggle to find meaning for today in the book of Leviticus and would readily confess they find it
Romans Chapter 11 is a pivotal chapter for recognising God’s plan of salvation for Jewish people and Gentiles. Sadly, some hold the opinion that the church has somehow replaced Israel or is the ‘New
This insightful book chronicles the journeys of how fifteen Jewish people from a range of backgrounds came to faith, believing that Yeshua (Jesus), is their Messiah. It navigates their expectations, presuppositions, struggles, challenges and
Over the last few decades, especially in Europe and North America, various groups encouraging study and dialogue, places of worship, and cultural centres have emerged that attempt to combine the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus)
Worldviews in western civilization are becoming increasingly syncretised with alternative spiritualities. Various ideas and concepts from some eastern religions and philosophies have become popularised and intertwined. I frequently have conversations with people that believe
The Diagnosis The gospel provides real hope and the answers to age old questions. In Genesis 3 there are four lies that Satan presents to Eve that appear to have positive benefits yet only
What assurance if any, do you have concerning the next life? What certainty is there of paying off karmic debt? How can we be certain this path is the right one? If you wanted
Much has been written concerning the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century in both the academic world and the popular press. The scrolls can be viewed at the Shrine of the Book
Caiaphas is famous for unknowingly prophesying how Messiah would atone for sin. The Council feared that if Yeshua (Jesus) was left alone He would gain such a following that the Romans would swiftly move
Probably no people group have survived so many narrow escapes as the Jewish people. By natural laws an enormous tidal wave of Gentile attack would more than likely have extinguished them, considering their remarkable
A series of fascinating articles was published in 2019 in the Jerusalem Post. Rabbi Shmuley writes about the content of the New Testament and the historic ill-treatment treatment of Jewish people throughout Christendom as
One of the most common objections to the possibility of Jesus being Messiah is, why is there still so much war when Messiah is supposed to bring peace? A conversation might take this form.
Monotheism and polytheism are mutually exclusive. The former believes in one God whilst the latter affirms more than one. Those who subscribe to the doctrine of the Trinity believe in One God who is
God having a Son might seem a strange concept. But what exactly do we mean by God having a son? In the Tanakh (Old Testament), there are references to sons in various contexts including
13 Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently; He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high. 14 Just as many were astonished at you,So His visage was marred more than any man, And His form more than the sons of
This is a remarkable story of survival, salvation and forgiveness. Until the age of fourteen, Ernest Cassutto enjoyed a carefree childhood in the pleasant climate of Indonesia. Isaac, his dad moved the family to
The sub- title sets the scene from the outset “How do you feel when you are successful, 50 and Jewish and your 21-year old daughter tells you she believes in Jesus? Stan’s daughter Judy
Cleanliness is next to godliness is a fascinating and timeless adage. Twenty-one years ago I remember reading ‘The Signature of God’ by Grant Jeffrey. In addition to the detailed prophetic and archaeological evidence for