Growing up in a Gentile, Christian home I never knew anything about Hanukkah. I was far too focused on Christmas traditions (and presents!) to pay attention to why Jewish folks …
The “Israel” of God: The Church’s Jewish Roots (Part 2)
Why did the church disconnect from its Jewish heritage? How did it lose the idea that the Messiah would literally restore Israel and rule for 1,000 years? These questions go …
The Israel of God: The Church’s Jewish Roots (Part 1)
Athanasius of Alexandria stepped off the ferry after it had been secured in the Prosphorion Harbor. The Imperial City’s great walls met his awed gaze. Alexandria was not small by …
What Did Jesus Teach Us About the Jewish Scriptures?
If you could go back in time to witness firsthand the life and ministry of Jesus, and you had only a few hours to spend with Him, which event in …
The Miraculous Messiah of Matthew
The book of Matthew is the most Jewish of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’ earthly ministry. You can only fully appreciate Jesus’ miracles in Matthew if you pay attention …
The Burden of Shabbat Laws and the Freedom of Grace
Why do we make so many Amazon purchases? Why do we use DoorDash to get food without leaving the house? Why do we binge-watch Netflix for hours on end without …
