Lessons

Purim

Purim (aka The Feast of Esther) is one of the most enigmatic of the biblical holidays. It is based upon the book of Esther - a book in which God's name is not mentioned...or, is it? Join us for a fascinating journey through the hidden treasures contained in Esther, including a unique revelation of God's name and a hidden prophecy about Hitler, his henchmen, and the Nuremberg trials.

The Secret of the Dreidel

The humble dreidel gets little attention in teachings about Hanukkah, but this simple children's toy is actually filled with spiritual significance. Some may ask: "Would God really use such a silly Jewish tradition to communicate deep spiritual truth?" To which I would respond: "How big is your God?" Join our discussion of how God can teach human beings living on this spinning planet through something as tiny as a spinning dreidel.

Hanukkah

Why don't Christians observe Hanukkah?! It is the day that Yeshua stood on the Temple Mount and publicly proclaimed Himself as the Messiah. (It's right there in John's gospel - chapter 10.) And yet, this major event is largely ignored by the Christian community. Why? Well, there is a bit of background that needs explaining which is not taught in today's church. So join us on a fascinating journey through the events that led up to Messiah's proclamation concerning Himself on Hanukkah.

Sukkot

In the fall of the year we celebrate the Feast of Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles (or "Booths"). What is the spiritual significance of this seventh holy day which occurs in the seventh month and lasts for seven days? And why does the Torah refer to an "eighth" day to this seven-day celebration? And what significant events happened in Yeshua's life during the week of Sukkot? Come along for a fascinating look at this wonderful time of celebration.

Yom Kippur

What is the significance of Yom Kippur, and does this day have significance for the Messianic/Christian today? What was theologically incorrect about John the Immerser's statement, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world"? And how does Yom Kippur connect to Passover? These, and other questions are addressed in this fascinating discussion about this fascinating day.

Rosh Hashanah

"Rosh Hashanah" is not mentioned in Scripture, so where did it get its name? If the spring month of Nisan is the beginning of months, how can Rosh Hashanah be the beginning of the year? And what is the spiritual significance of this holy day, and what lessons can we learn from the shofar? Join us for a fascinating look into the mysterious holy day that is the beginning of the fall moedim.

Hanukkah 2022

R' Shammai said we should begin with eight candles and then remove one each night ... and he had a biblical reason to teach this! So, why do we add a candle to our menorahs each night of Hanukkah? And what does Hanukkah have to do with Sukkot, the dedication of Solomon's Temple, and the bitter month of Cheshvan?  Let's take a deep dive into these topics and discover some wonderful spiritual insights together. [This Hanukkah teaching was prepared at the request of Beth Tikkun Messianic Fellowship in Akron, Ohio, for use in their weekly study.]