Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

The Earth Groans … For Now

The Earth Groans … For Now
For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. Romans 8:22 Groaning is an expression of pain, an ache so deep there are just no words. We brought about pain through rebellion from God. And the painful effects of sin touch, not only ourselves, but ripple throughout mankind. But…
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Embracing Young Disciples: Following Jesus’ Example

Embracing Young Disciples: Following Jesus’ Example
Jesus was about thirty years old when He began His public ministry and started gathering disciples. This fits with the cultural norm of when a rabbi would begin his work. It would also be the tradition to pick young men around the age of fifteen to join him. He would train them for fifteen years…
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Salvation, Healing and Eternity

Salvation, Healing and Eternity
Many of us equate the idea of salvation with a ticket that will get us into heaven. While the thought brings us joy now because we anticipate what is coming, it is something that happens some day in the future. But salvation is so much more. While it includes the reality of an eternal life…
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Pesach: Guarded by His blood

Pesach: Guarded by His blood
Pesach (Passover) comes from pey samech chet. These words can be translated as skip or leap, which is where we get the idea that He passed over (skipped) the houses with the blood. But the words also can mean protect or guard. The Pesach feast celebrates God’s protection for those who placed the lamb’s blood…
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