The Messiah’s death was never the end of the story. In Scripture, the tomb becomes a doorway — a place where endings turn into God-given beginnings. Through a powerful Hebrew insight, this message explores how what feels like loss, limitation, or finality can become the very place God births resurrection hope and transformation in our lives.
Hanukkah reminds us that God’s light still shines in seasons of uncertainty. In a world facing fear, hostility, and confusion, this ancient story calls us back to faithfulness, courage, and hope. Just as God preserved His people in the days of the Maccabees, He continues to work in quiet, powerful ways today — renewing hearts, strengthening faith, and pushing back the darkness with His enduring light.
Let’s take a deeper dive into the time leading up to and surrounding that first Hanukkah. What does that era have to do with the texts known as The Apocrypha? What contributed to the rise of “apocalyptic” literature and its effect on Jewish culture? Join us as we prepare to celebrate Hanukkah and the arrival of the Light of the World!
Holiday Mirrors: What Hanukkah and Christmas Have in Common. The rich tradition and theological substance of holidays like Hanukkah bind us together as a community. Why wouldn’t we want to remember and celebrate an event that caused heaven’s armies to pause and erupt in lavish praise? As much as the Nativity and Hanukkah have some profound differences, they also have some deep similarities. As such, they both deserve a place in our practice and our communal storytelling.
Chanukah is a time of joy and celebration for Jewish people all over the world. It is a season of hope—the confident belief that our future will be better than our past. As followers of Yeshua-Jesus, we have a reason to celebrate: the Light of the world dwells within us. I invite you to join me as we take a closer look at this holiday and consider its meaning on a spiritual and personal level.
For most of the last 2,000 years, the Church has not focused much on the biblical Jewish holidays. This historical fact can leave many Gentile followers of Yeshua, wondering, “Why should I celebrate the Jewish holidays?” This question is excellent, and I think it presents an opportunity to grow and learn.
Taken for a Spin “And the Lord shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be—“The Lord is one, ”And His name one.” (Zech. 14:9) One of the main messages of Hanukkah is for us to examine our hearts and ask: What are we trusting in? Are we trusting in our own abilities […]
Get Lit “It was now winter, and Yeshua was in Jerusalem at the time of Hanukkah, the Festival of Dedication.” – John 10:22 In John 10, Yeshua is in Jerusalem for the celebration of Hanukkah. Prior to that, in John 9, he performs a miracle for the man who has been blind since birth. Right before […]
Stay Lit “You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden” Matthew 5:14 Hanukkah and the celebration of the light of the Messiah must remind you that He has hand-chosen you before the foundations of the world to embark on a journey into the fullness of your destiny. […]
