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Month 10 – Tevet: A Contrast of Judgement & Victory

The month of Tevet is the tenth month on the Hebrew calendar and usually starts in December on the Gregorian calendar.

Similar to weather-related seasons, the Jewish Rabbis have created spiritual seasons that we cycle through during the 12 months on the Hebrew calendar. The Rabbis consider Tevet part of the “Season of Victory.” This season includes the last half of the month of Kislev, all of Tevet, plus the next two months – a total of 3.5 months (4.5 months during a leap year). Read the rest of this page »

Posted by Administrator | December 8, 2018 | Categories: New Moon, Rosh Hodesh | Tags: 2 Kings 25, darkness and light, destruction of the temple, exile into Babylon, Ezekiel 24, Ezekiel 33, Hebrew calendar, Jeremiah 39, Jeremiah 52, judgement, season of victory, siege of Jerusalem, tenth month | Leave a comment

Hanukkah 2022: Sundown December 19 up to Sundown December 27

Happy Hanukkah Hanukkah – It’s not one of Yehovah’s appointed holy days, not the Jewish Christmas, not even the biggest celebration on the Hebrew calendar. Sometimes referred to as the “Festival of Lights” or the “Feast of Dedication,” it is mentioned in the Bible as being observed in Yeshua’s day (John 10:22). It’s the celebration of a victory for the Jews recorded in the book of 1 Maccabees written in the latter part of the 2^nd century BC. Some people would ask, “Why should Christians celebrate Hanukkah; why not just celebrate Christmas?”

An easy question, with a complex answer. Much has been written and taught on the origins of Christmas, so I won’t reiterate that here. What is included here are several things I’ve learned about Yehovah by observing Hanukkah. While it is optional, it certainly can be a wonderful focal point for meditation and revelation.

Hanukkah? Chanukah? And Why Does the Date Keep Changing?
Hanukkah…A Time of Re-Dedication
As Hanukkah’s Candles, We Light up the Darkness
Hanukkah Home Celebration Kit

Happy Hanukkah!

Posted by Administrator | December 2, 2018 | Categories: Hanukkah | Tags: Chanukah, chanukkah, Christians celebrate Hanukah, Feast of Dedication, Festival of Lights, John 10:22 | 4 Comments

Month 9 – Kislev: A Contrast Of Light & Darkness

Kislev is the ninth month of the year on the Hebrew calendar.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the ninth and tenth months are the darkest of the year – the nights are longer than any other time. In the Southern Hemisphere, they are the lightest season of the year – the days are longer than any other time.

But the winter solstice always falls this time of year. The winter solstice is the day the light and dark begin to reverse. In the Northern hemisphere the days start getting longer; in the Southern hemisphere the nights start getting longer.

It’s a contrast of extremes – It gets darker and darker until, on one day, it stops, and begins to get lighter and lighter. On our Gregorian calendar that day is always December 21. Read the rest of this page »

Posted by Administrator | November 9, 2018 | Categories: Last Days, New Moon, Rosh Hodesh | Tags: 1 Maccabees 4, 10 virgins, Chanukah, darkness and light, Ezra 10, Haggai 2, Jeremiah 36, Joel 2, John 1, Kislev, Last Days, matthew 13, Matthew 24, Nehemiah 1, wheat and tares, Zach 7 | 2 Comments

Why 40 Years in the Wilderness?

The weekly portion of Sh’lach L’cha, Numbers 13-15 is the account of the 12 men going into the Promised Land to reconnoiter it and come back to report to the people what it’s like. This is the point at which Yehovah decides that the Israelites are going to spend 40 years in the desert.

40 years! How old were you 40 years ago? It was the beginning of the1980s – What were you doing in 1980s? A lot has happened since then. What about ten years later in the 90s? What were you doing in the at the turn of the century? Think about everything that’s gone on in just the last ten years.

40 years is almost half of our lifetime. It’s a long time. It seems like a harsh punishment. Read the rest of this page »

Posted by Administrator | June 8, 2018 | Categories: Following God | Tags: 40 days, 40 years in the wilderness, God’s preparation, Numbers 14, the pattern of 40 in the Bible, unfaithfulness | Leave a comment

Why Count the Omer, Part 1: The First 40 Days

Counting the Omer – most are familiar with the culmination of the count, which is Pentecost, also called the Festival of Weeks. “Weeks” is taken from the Hebrew word “shavuot” and refers to the seven weeks that precede Pentecost. Leviticus 23:15 tells us to count the weeks between the Feast of First Fruits and Pentecost:

“From the day after the Sabbath, the day you brought the sheaf of the wave offering, count off seven full weeks.”

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Posted by Administrator | April 22, 2018 | Categories: 40 days, 49 days, 7 weeks, Counting the Omer, disciples, Feasts, festival of weeks, God’s preparation, God’s revelation, Holy Days, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Ministry, Mo'edim, Pentecost, Power, Shavuot, Spring Feasts, Supernatural, Yeshua’s appearances | Tags: 2012 feast dates, Acts 1, Acts 2, acts 4, acts 7, deut 2, Exodus 24, Exodus 34, Jesus in the wilderness, john 20, john 21, luke 24, mark 16, matt. 28, moses, preparation of the harvest, Shavuot | 10 Comments

Learnings From Leaven

Did you know, “about 40 to 50 percent of your day is made up of habits? But you don’t recognize them because they’re unconscious.”

Olympic multi-gold medal swimmer, Michael Phelps started training at the age of 7, but his coach knew habits—not skills alone—would be the driver of his success. So, Phelps’s coach built a series of activities before every race designed to give him a sense of building victory. On the day of the race, he gets out of bed, eats certain things, does specific stretches and exercises, he thinks about certain things. By the time the race arrives, Phelps is already more than halfway through his unconscious habits and the pattern he lives by on a daily basis. That way, the race itself—and winning the race—is just another step in Phelps’s laundry list of things to do. He’s made winning a habit.

Wow – the mind is an amazing thing! But how do we transfer that to other parts of our lives? Read the rest of this page »

Posted by Administrator | March 30, 2018 | Categories: Feast of Unleavened Bread, Holy Days, Mo'edim, righteousness, Sin, Spring Feasts | Tags: chag hamatzot, Holy Days, leavened bread, matzah, Mo'edim, unleavened bread | 8 Comments

You want me to do what?

Have you ever been in a situation in which you wondered what Yehovah was up to? You knew you were in a specific place for a reason, but not sure what it was. Or maybe you’ve felt you were meant for something more than you’re currently doing and have asked Yehovah to open new doors. You’ve prayed and waited on the Lord for your next assignment. But once you realize what it is he’s asking of you, it seems daunting, more or different than you had in mind. You might feel overwhelmed at the prospect, maybe reluctant or anxious.

Take heart, you’re in good company. Joseph, Moses, Noah, Gideon, even Yeshua – they’ve all been where you are.

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Posted by Administrator | December 14, 2017 | Categories: Calling, Faith, Following God, Obedience, Supernatural | Tags: Answer the Call, Eph 3, Ephesians 2, Exodus 3, Genesis 41, Genesis 6, Gideon, Jasher, Jesus, joseph, Judges 6, moses, Noah, Psalm 139, Yeshua | 1 Comment

Keeping the Fall Feasts & Holy Days: When are they and how are they relevant today?

The Lord’s Holy Days, Feast Dates, Jewish Feasts, Appointed Times, Mo’edim — whatever term you use, don’t miss these days!

Feast of Trumpets / Yom Teruah
Day of Atonement / Yom Kippur
Feast of Tabernacles/Shelters/Harvest / Sukkot
The Eighth Day / Shemini Atzeret

This year the Fall Feasts occur in September and October. (For specific dates, visit this page.)

As a Christian seeking more intimacy in my walk with Yeshua, learning about, experiencing and keeping these feasts (including the Sabbath) brought me not only into deeper intimacy with him, but God has showered me with new understanding, unexpected blessings, strengthened faith and fresh excitement. I highly recommend it!

Following are my posts about the Fall Feasts.

First of all, this quick reference guide shows the 2022 Hebrew and Gregorian dates, the Hebrew names, the purpose of the Feasts and Biblical instructions for observing them from a Messianic understanding.

Although for me, the first time through the Feasts was more learning than experiencing, with each passing year, they grow in richness and revelation of Yeshua. In the following posts I’ve attempted to share some of those insights in the hopes that you will be encouraged to start or continue your pursuit of your own journey into intimacy with him.

Posted by Administrator | September 12, 2017 | Categories: Day of Atonement, Fall Feasts, Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of the Harvest, Feast of Trumpets, Feasts, Holy Days, Mo'edim | Tags: Day of Atonement, Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of Trumpets, Festival of Booths, Jewish Feasts, Messianic Feasts, Sukkot, Yom Kippur, Yom Teruah | 4 Comments

Deuteronomy, The Book Of Love

What do you see in this image? What you see depends on your point of view, your perspective.

There’s both a white vase and two black profiles, but one of them stands out depending on the way you see things.

This same principle applies when we read the Bible. We read it from a certain perspective. It may be a preconceived notion we have. It may be through a filter of how we’ve come to understand a certain passage. It may be a perspective we were taught. If we’d never read the Bible and pick it up one day, we’ll see things through our own experiences, sensitivities, fears, orientation to life and our notions of God.

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Posted by Administrator | August 19, 2017 | Categories: Blessing, God’s Love, Torah | Tags: 10 commandments, adultery, Blessing, deut 11, deut 13, deut 14, Deut. 12, Deut. 15, Deut. 16, deuteronomy 10, Feasts, Festivals, food laws, holiness, idolatry, in his presence, joy, kosher, Love, offerings, Old Testament, Promises, rejoice, sh'mitah | 1 Comment

Yeshua’s Teaching on Deuteronomy 6-8

Sinai Wilderness Have you noticed that the enemy often increases his efforts just as we’re about to approach a victory? We don’t always perceive what’s happening in the moment, but we notice that things get very difficult. Then all of the sudden, there’s a breakthrough in an area where we’ve been struggling or praying for.

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Posted by Administrator | August 10, 2017 | Categories: Blessing, Following God, Obedience, Promised Land, Promises | Tags: 40 day fasts, 40 days in the wilderness, 40 days on Mt. Sinai, john 10, luke 4, moses, satan's plan, the promised land, Yeshua, Yeshua Tempted | 6 Comments

10 Characteristics of Yehovah Revealed Through Bil’am

Weekly parsha #40 includes Numbers 22-25. Numbers 22 is the account of Bil’am and Balak. There are so many lessons that can be gleaned from this story and from this parsha.

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Posted by Administrator | July 7, 2017 | Categories: God's Character | Tags: Balaam, Balak, Bil'am, Numbers 22, Numbers 23, Numbers 24, Numbers 25, Phineas, talking donkey | 2 Comments

Shabbat Shalom – A Photo Gift Book of Sabbath Peace

A visual delight for the eyes and a respite for the soul, this book leads the reader deeper into Sabbath rest with the turn of every page. With 30 pages of inspiring nature photographs blended with Hebrew scriptures from the Old Testament, this book is appropriate for Jews, Christians or Messianics.

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Posted by Administrator | December 4, 2016 | Categories: God's Peace, Nature, Peace, Sabbath, shabbat | Tags: Peaceful photographs, Sabbath Peace, Sabbath Rest, Shabbat Shalom | Leave a comment

Resting in God’s Faithfulness: Ishmael and El Roi

In my previous posts on this topic, I shared how Yehovah demonstrated his faithfulness to me by replacing my fear with faith and carrying my burdens, goals and plans for a year.

The next perspective he showed me, I call Ishmael and El Roi. These are two descriptions of God in the Bible. Yehovah revealed himself to me through these two names in such a way that it changed my whole perspective and empowered me to live continuously in a place of peace and righteousness.

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Posted by Administrator | November 18, 2016 | Categories: Faith, God's Faithfulness, God's Peace, God's Presence, Peace | Tags: Bible names, Elroi, Genesis 16, God hears, God sees, Hagar, Ishmael, Jeremiah 29, joseph, matthew 6, names of God, Psalm 25, resting, Sarah, storing up heavenly eternal rewards, Submission, waiting on the lord | 2 Comments

The 8th Day – The Last Feast is Just the Beginning

Shemini Atzeret, or The 8^th Day, is the last of the Lord’s Feast days on the calendar, following seven other Feasts and placed on the end of a seven-day Feast, Sukkot / the Feast of Tabernacles.

But the instructions for this day are a bit vague – it is to be a Sabbath with a holy convocation and an offering – much the same as the weekly Sabbath. What’s the significance of this day? Read the rest of this page »

Posted by Administrator | August 25, 2016 | Categories: Fall Feasts, God's Presence, Holy Days, Mo'edim, New Heaven New Earth, Promised Land, Shemini Atzeret, The 8th Day | Tags: 2 Cor. 4, cheshvan, consecreation, eternity, Holy Days, Lev 23, lev. 8, Lev. 9, Mo'edim, new beginnings, Noah's Ark | 6 Comments

Resting in God’s Faithfulness: My Shimetah Year

In my last post on this topic, I shared how Yehovah demonstrated his faithfulness to me very specifically over one year’s time. He replaced my fears with faith and changed my perspective to one that allows me to stay in his peace and rest every day.

A couple of years later I was working on new projects and new goals. I still had my new perspective and was still trusting God for all of my provisions, but I was still striving. Read the rest of this page »

Posted by Administrator | June 24, 2016 | Categories: Blessing, God's Faithfulness, God's Peace, God's Provision, Shemitah, Supernatural | Tags: Exodus 14, Lev. 25, Messianic, peace of the sabbath, philippians 4, Red Sea, Sabbath, sabbath year, Seven, sh'mitah, Shemitah | 7 Comments

Messianic Sabbath A daily break to celebrate our salvation in Yeshua (Jesus) and our abundant life through the Torah

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Month 10 – Tevet: A Contrast of Judgement & Victory

Hanukkah 2022: Sundown December 19 up to Sundown December 27

Month 9 – Kislev: A Contrast Of Light & Darkness

Why 40 Years in the Wilderness?

Why Count the Omer, Part 1: The First 40 Days

Learnings From Leaven

You want me to do what?

Keeping the Fall Feasts & Holy Days: When are they and how are they relevant today?

Deuteronomy, The Book Of Love

Yeshua’s Teaching on Deuteronomy 6-8

10 Characteristics of Yehovah Revealed Through Bil’am

Shabbat Shalom – A Photo Gift Book of Sabbath Peace

Resting in God’s Faithfulness: Ishmael and El Roi

The 8th Day – The Last Feast is Just the Beginning

Resting in God’s Faithfulness: My Shimetah Year

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