|
Happy Hanukkah from Hananeel Ministries |
|

|
|
|
|
Festival of
Lights |
|
2007
Dec 04 (sunset) - Dec 12 (5768) |
|
The
Feast of Dedication |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hanukkah Story |
Hanukkah Links, Cards &
More |
| John's Gospel contains a Hanukkah story
built around a controversial miraculous healing |
| The controversial miracle involved a man, named
Yeshua (Jesus), who had apparently healed a man born blind.
Some saw this as a miracle, and praised God, while others accused Jesus of doing miracles
through demonic power. |
| The Gospel of John has this account of the story: "But others said, "These are not the sayings of a
man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the
blind?" Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem.
It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon's
Colonnade. The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will
you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us
plainly." (John 10:21ff) |
 |
Yes, Yeshua (Jesus), who we believe is the Messiah foretold by the
prophets, celebrated Hanukkah. Unfortunately this Hanukkah was
not the happiest of occasions as there was much controversy amongst the
religious leaders about the character of this strange rabbi from Galilee
whose provocative, and authoritative, style had enraptured some and
angered others. Not only did Jesus speak like a great prophet, He
also performed miraculous acts of healing that were nothing short of
Messianic. Jesus had found a strong following with the Jewish
people, but the religious leaders were threatened by His claims of divine
authority and His accusations against them that they did not practice what
they preached. |
|
John's Gospel places one of Jesus' greatest miracles, and
the controversy that followed it, at the doorstep of the winter
celebration of Hanukkah. This special miracle was the healing of a
man who was blind from birth. Upon questioning from religious
leaders of how this strange teacher could perform such a feat the formerly
blind man is
quoted by John as saying..."One thing I do know, I was blind but now
I see." (John 9:25)
|
|
|
Should Christians and Jewish believers in Messiah celebrate
Hanukkah? Well, if you believe Jesus is the Messiah, and He
celebrated Hanukkah, then why wouldn't you? Whether you are Jewish
or Gentile, if you are living in darkness we invite you to seek spiritual
healing on the Festival of Lights from Jesus, the Messiah. Our
prayer for all Israel during this Hanukkah season is the prayer of
Micah... "But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the LORD; I
will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Do
not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell
in darkness, the LORD is a light for me. I will bear the indignation
of the LORD because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case and
executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, and I will see
His righteousness". (Micah 7:7-10). |
|
|
Hanakkua Links |
|
Are you afraid your latkes just
won't cut it? |
|
Find a diner with a
"to-die-for" menu and treat a
friend. |
|
|
Sharon Huckel's
favorite diner! The famous Country Club Diner in northeast
Philadelphia serves traditional Jewish favorites such as matzah ball
soup, potato latkes, beef brisket, and bagels, of course. Country
Club also sells baked goods, and has desserts that are bound to leave
you feeling "gelt" -ridden. |
| Please Note: Hananeel House receives no
compensation of any kind for web links, or listings, and does not, by
providing a link, endorse the sites, companies, or content found at
these links. |
|
|
|