Sep 30, 2022
The biblical Day of Atonement is when the High Priest entered the very presence of God in the Holy of Holies and made atonement for the sins of the people of Israel. This solemn day of prayer and fasting is Judaism’s most holy day of the year. This day has tremendous meaning for Christians and helps us understand all...
Sep 23, 2022
The first of the fall feasts in the Bible begin with Yom Teruah – the day of shouting or loud noise on which trumpets were blown. This Feast of Trumpets was used to call the people to attention and begin a 10 day period of introspection and repentance in preparation for the great Day of Atonement. While we should...
Sep 16, 2022
Jesus enjoyed a special relationship with God the Father, even addressing Him with the loving term of endearment, Abba. The children of Israel always understood God was their father, and He called them His children—even His firstborn. But through Jesus the veil of our sin is removed, and we are invited to enter into...
Sep 9, 2022
One of the more curious names of God in the Bible is “The Lord My Banner.” A banner was a sign of victory, and as such, it was a rallying point for Israel’s troops to celebrate the greatness of their God. Isaiah prophesied that one day a descendant of David would come and be a banner not just to the people of...
Sep 2, 2022
The Hebrew prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah encouraged their people with the message that one day a descendant of King David would come to reign as King and execute judgment and righteousness. Jeremiah said this King would be called the “Lord our Righteousness.” Jesus was born into the lineage of David and came to...