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Dec 18, 2022 · However, that doesn’t mean Hanukkah can’t teach us about Jesus. In John 10:22–42, the apostle shows us how Jesus fulfills three key elements of this Jewish feast—the hero, the temple, and the lights. Let’s look at what John wants to teach us by first exploring the festival’s background.
Dec 10, 2020 · Celebrating the Festival of Lights with Yeshua. Yeshua (Jesus) encouraged returning to God. He spoke of knowing His sheep and following His voice on a day that celebrated the return to the Torah. From its inception, Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, is a time and season for rededication to God. It could refer to the rededication of the Temple ...
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Dec 25, 2023 · The association of Jesus with the festival of Hanukkah can be seen as symbolic. The central theme of Hanukkah is the triumph of light over darkness, a concept echoed in Jesus' teachings. In the book of John, Jesus is often referred to as the "light of the world," a symbolic link to the festival of lights.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Chanukkah (or Hanukkah) is the Jewish Festival/Feast of Dedication, also known as the "Festival of Lights.”. It is an eight-day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which typically falls in November or December on our calendar. Although this Jewish festival in not mentioned in the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible ...
Dec 18, 2022 · So what did Jesus celebrate in the Temple? Of course, John is referring to Hanukkah (Hebrew for dedication.) The story of Hanukkah is preserved in the books of the Maccabees. However, these books are not part of the Tanach (Hebrew Bible), and therefore, surprisingly, we find the clearest mention of Hanukkah in the Bible, in the New Testament ...
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Dec 1, 1998 · Jesus at the Temple on Hanukkah. The Jewish people of Jesus’ day were well aware of the events that had led to the Feast of Dedication when they approached him in the holy Temple on Hanukkah. It was in the context of that recent history that they said to Jesus, “If You are the Messiah, tell us outright!” (John 10:24 TLV).
The menorah can help us remember God’s provision in our lives as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Buck Denver Asks… Why Do We Call It Christmas? The story behind Christmas, Santa, Hanukkah, holiday traditions and more, giving families a culturally-relevant and Jesus-honoring overview of the Christmas season. Clive & Ian Explain ...
