“What is Easter Sunday?”……Answer: There is a lot of confusion regarding what Easter Sunday is all about. For some, Easter Sunday is about the Easter Bunny, colorfully decorated Easter eggs, and Easter egg hunts. Most people understand that Easter Sunday has something to do with the resurrection of Jesus, but are confused as to how […]

“What is the importance of the Lord’s supper / Christian Communion?”……Answer: A study of the Lord's Supper is a soul-stirring experience because of the depth of meaning it contains. It was during the age-old celebration of the Passover on the eve of His death that Jesus instituted a significant new fellowship meal that we observe […]

“What is the meaning of Azazel / the scapegoat?” Answer: "Azazel" or "the scapegoat" is mentioned in Leviticus 16 as part of God's instructions to the Israelites regarding the Day of Atonement. On this day, the high priest would first offer a sacrifice for his sins and those of his household; then he would perform […]

“What is the Sabbath day?”……Answer: At first glance, the question "What is the Sabbath day?" seems fairly simple. According to Exodus 20:8-11, the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week, on which we are to rest, in remembrance that God created the universe in six days and then "rested" on the seventh day. However, […]

“What is the meaning of Lent?”……Answer: Lent is a period of fasting and repentance traditionally observed by Catholics and some Protestant denominations in preparation for Easter. The length of the Lenten fast was established in the 4th century as 40 days. During this time, participants eat sparingly or simply give up a particular food or […]

May you be sealed for a good year, John! 25th September 2012 …Yom Kippur, the holiest and most solemn the Jewish year, begins tonight as…the sun sets. So important is this holy day that even secular Jews observe it by fasting…and refraining from all work, even though they do not keep other Jewish holy days. […]

“What is the Shema?”… Shema ("hear") is the Hebrew word that begins the most important prayer in Judaism., which begins with the command to "Hear." Deuteronomy 6:4"Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone" The whole Shema prayer, which includes verses 4-9, is spoken daily in the Jewish tradition:……"Listen, O Israel! The […]