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Dec 1, 1998 · The Feast of Hanukkah commemorates the victory that God gave the Jewish people over Antiochus and his mighty army. We call the holiday Hanukkah (dedication), because the high point of our victory was rededicating the Temple in Jerusalem. Many legends surround this historic event, but the most famous is the “ miracle of the oil .”.
Dec 1, 2022 · The first Hanukkah came during a very dark time in the history of Israel, one in which the “light” of God’s presence among his people was in jeopardy of disappearing entirely. It would take a miracle for the light to continue to shine and would take a rededication in the hearts of the entire Jewish nation to love and worship God above all.
Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV / 138 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and ...
Dec 10, 2020 · 5. We need to be very careful with the text here - John 10:22 only says that Jesus was in Jerusalem at the feast Dedication which most understand to be "Hanukkah", the historic celebration of the Maccabean Revolt and rededication of the temple. However, there would be only two reasons for Jesus to be in Jerusalem at this time of year:
6. It takes courage to display your light. It is traditional for Jewish households to display Hanukkah menorahs in the window, for all to see. There have been times in history when it has been a very brave thing to do. Some defied all odds, defiantly putting the hanukkiah up anyway, despite the danger.
Dec 19, 2022 · Hanukkah is the Hebrew word for dedication, and therefore Hanukkah is also called the Feast of Dedication. It celebrates the rededication of the temple by the Maccabees, but also the rededication of hearts to love and worship God. Another name for Hannukah is the Festival of Lights, in celebration of the holy oil that burned for eight days.
Dec 6, 2023 · The greatest holiday gift is the one Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali all share. The gift of light. ... till it came and stood over where the young child was," the Bible says in Matthew 2:9.
