Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

The name on our arch

The name on our arch
Last week we talked about the mezuzah that hangs on the doorframes of our Jewish neighbors. It is a reminder to them of obedience; they live under God’s authority. It also identifies them to others. The Romans also had a tradition, which would identify them and reveal where their allegiance stood. Many Roman cities had…
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The Mezuzah

The Mezuzah
Have you ever seen the mezuzahs that hang on the doors of our Jewish friends? Mezuzah means doorframe or doorpost, so in actuality you hang a mezuzah on a mezuzah. God commanded in Deuteronomy 6 that the law He was giving should be with them always. They were to talk about it to their children,…
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Remembering the Future

Remembering the Future
God tells us to remember. He uses standing stones, feasts, symbols and tradition to ensure future generations know who He is and what He has done. During Passover dinner, the history of God’s deliverance of Israel is recounted. Joshua piled stones at the Jordan so future generations would ask about the miraculous crossing there. Jesus…
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The Lord is there

The Lord is there
And the name of the city from that time on shall be, “The Lord Is There.” Ezekiel 48:35 Ezekiel, the prophet, saw the fall of Jerusalem and was among those taken captive to Babylon. Along with the city, the conquerors destroyed the temple, as God removed this physical symbol of His presence among them. The…
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