There seems to be a new debate on whether or not Christians should celebrate Hanukkah or other Jewish Holidays. I personally am fascinated by the celebrations from the Old Testament and Judaism. Jesus of course followed the traditions of His heritage.
The Gospel of John even mentions Jesus entering the temple for the “Festival of Dedication”, which is Hanukkah.
Here is an interesting article on John 10: 22-23 and Hanukkah.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/craig-s-keener/jesus-and-hanukkah-john-10-22-23_b_2233251.html
With the exciting movement of Messianic Judaism I feel there will be an increase in Jesus followers celebrating the traditional Feasts and Holidays.
Pastor Steve Cioccolanti has a video on How to Celebrate Hanukkah as a Christian and a Jewish Follower of Jesus. I enjoyed watching this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Da9pVkJyoo&t=1s
Anyways to those who chose to celebrate it, have a happy Hanukkah and may Yeshua/Jesus be the light in your life that burns forever and ever.
Have a Blessed Week,
Christopher
Reblogged this on The Good Word and commented:
Throwback Thursday Post from 2018. In the past three years. Messianic Judaism has grown more and more, praise God. A wonderful organization in Israel called One For Israel. Feel free to check them out. https://www.oneforisrael.org/
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