“If God is holy, I’m in trouble.” This was the uncomfortable realization my Jewish friend and colleague, Marty, came to when he was 12 years old. To assuage his concern, …
Why Don’t Christians Keep the Sabbath?
“Why don’t Christians keep the Sabbath?” That’s a good question and one not so easily answered. After all, there is no biblical text that clearly states, “You shall not keep …
Wait for the Blessing
As a child, I always found it difficult to sleep the night before Christmas. The sense of anticipation was excruciating! That’s why I loved Christmas mornings. The dawn of the …
Ancient Witnesses: How Archaeology Confirms Israel’s God-Given Right to the Holy Land (Part 2)
Last week we looked at a few examples of ancient witnesses that archaeology provides. These witnesses uphold the claim that Israel has deep historical ties to the Holy Land, thus …
Ancient Witnesses: How Archaeology Confirms Israel’s God-Given Right to the Holy Land (Part 1)
Iremember the first time I walked into the cave of Indiana Jones. It wasn’t really Indiana Jones, and it wasn’t really a cave. But it felt that way. I was …
The Jewish Life of Jesus
Do you have a heart for Israel and the Jewish people? I hope so. Yet someone could ask the question, “How do I acquire this heart for the Jewish people? …