The taste of freedom and independence was still fresh on the minds of Jewish people living in the time of Christ. It was less than 170 years earlier when Mattathias, …
Like a Kid on Christmas
It was Christmas Eve, and I couldn’t have been more excited. We had just come home from our Christmas Eve service at church, and once I stepped inside our home, …
What is Christmas?
What is Christmas? This question has been running through my mind this month. Just what is Christmas all about? For sure, it is not dressing up our house to look …
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? …
Did Mary Know?
Let’s face it—Christmastime may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also one of the most confusing times. Who would want their true love to give them …
The Blessed Arrival of the Messiah
Two thousand years ago, an extraordinary, unique, and miraculous birth occurred. It did not get any great recognition. In fact, relatively few people even knew it happened. Yet the effects …
The Incarnation of Jesus: 1 John 1:1-4 Part two
It’s Christmas time and many of us are busy with last minute gifts, family get-togethers, and for Christians, remembering the reason we celebrate this holiday: God coming down and dwelling …
The Star and the King
The Magi, or sometimes translated “wise men,” came to worship the King of the Jews only using a star and the Scripture as their guide. After Jesus was born in …
The Incarnation: Grace Upon Grace (John 1:16)
I think that too often when we look at the Law in the Old Testament we, as Christians today, consider it a burden. The Law is something we don’t understand …
