Scripture References: Deuteronomy 16:9-10, Leviticus 23:15, Acts 2:1-31I know yesterday we celebrated/recognized Pentecost, or better known to the Jews as Shavuot. Technically speaking I’m not late getting this email out. You see, Shavuot is a two day holiday and this year it started on the nightfall of June 4th and ends on the nightfall of June 6th.So what is Shavuot? Shavuot means “weeks”, and a...  Read More

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14This past Sunday was Feast of First Fruits. This feast was originally celebrated when the Israelite's entered their land, on the day after the Sabbath (the first day of the week).The feast commemorates God as their supplier and is done during the barley harvest in the land of Israel. Barley was the first crop reaped from the winter sowing. The first portion of the harve...  Read More

Scripture References: Exodus 6:6-7, Jeremiah 31:31-34If we are to get a good understanding of something in the Bible, it’s very important to do some research and find out where else that something is used throughout God’s Word. Where was the first time it was used? Where else is it talked about and why? Are there different meanings to that said something? Today, that said something is “cup”.When w...  Read More

Scripture: Exodus 12, Deuteronomy 16:3,As mentioned in a previous email, the Seder is the traditional Passover meal held on the first night of Passover, and in some cases, the second night. This tradition for the Jewish community has been a grounding event for them through all these years.As we go through the meal again, and in more detail, there are some very strong symbols of Jesus. Some are lot...  Read More

Shabbat Hagadol – Sabbath before Passover “The Great Sabbath”Passage: Exodus 12:1-20First celebrated in Egypt on the 10th of Nissan, which was a Sabbath day, five days before they were leaving. It was on this day that God gave them a command (Exodus 12:3-5), each home was to take an unblemished lamb and care for it until the 14th of Nissan when it will be sacrificed.Let’s stop here and take in thi...  Read More

Adults With and Without ChildrenShabbat Hachodesh – Sabbath of the MonthReading: Exodus 12:1-20This Shabbat/Sabbath is celebrated on the Sabbath before the month of Passover begins. I was supposed to send this out last Saturday but was out of town and forgot to get it together. So this week you will receive a double portion of Sabbath info. : )The passage above is what is read during this time, an...  Read More