Esther’s Lessons For A Hidden Church
The festival of Purim offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the book of Esther and its lessons for us today, especially as we face an alarming rise in antisemitism both in Australia and worldwide.
The festival of Purim offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the book of Esther and its lessons for us today, especially as we face an alarming rise in antisemitism both in Australia and worldwide.
For many Christians, Abraham is just one of many great men of God in the Bible. However, God’s word gives Abraham unique characteristics that no other person besides Jesus ever attained. It can be said that when Abraham appeared, salvation history began.
For many Christians, Abraham is just one of many great men of God in the Bible. However, God’s word gives Abraham unique characteristics that no other person besides Jesus ever attained. It can be said that when Abraham appeared, salvation history began.
If Jesus was not Jewish, He would also be disqualified from being the Messiah, as foretold in the Hebrew scriptures. Thankfully, the New Testament firmly establishes Jesus’ Jewish heritage, detailing His descent from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and presenting Him as the promised son of David
For many Christians, Abraham is just one of many great men of God in the Bible. However, God’s word gives Abraham unique characteristics that no other person besides Jesus ever attained. It can be said that when Abraham appeared, salvation history began.
The world has witnessed an unprecedented surge of antisemitism and hostility towards Israel since the tragic events of October 7, 2023. The disproportionate focus on Israel often appears irrational, with no equivalent focus on other conflicts or territorial disputes. Why does this tiny sliver of land provoke such chaos worldwide?
Like all Jews, Jesus loved the temple, but he also prophesied its destruction. At this time of year, Jews mourn the tragic loss of the temple, and remember God’s mercy.