Another Temple tradition that had developed during the Festival of Tabernacles was the Temple Lighting ceremony. God had not commanded this tradition, but it pointed to God as the source of light. Giant Candles Lit the Temple On the first day of the Festival of Tabernacles, the priests constructed three seventy-five-foot-high candles in the court …
Jesus angered the Jewish leaders when He announced He was the Light of the World. Why wasn’t Jesus arrested? John 7:37 On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the …
Jesus argued that His claim to God as His Father was valid because knowing Jesus is knowing the Father. Jesus had just said, “I am the Light of the World.” The Pharisees heard this statement as a claim of Jesus’ divinity. According to Jewish law, it took two witnesses to prove a statement was true. …
If you follow Jesus, you won’t walk in darkness. Why does the world seem turned upside down because of ungodly behavior? Jesus reveals the answer to this age-old question. John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk …
Another Temple tradition that had developed during the Feast of Tabernacles was the Candle Ceremony. God had not commanded it, but the tradition pointed to God as the source of light. On the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles, the priests constructed three seventy-five-foot-high candles in the court of the Women of the Temple. …
There is something about the dawning of a new day as we move from the past into the present. As I have gotten older, I have realized that no matter how dark it may seem today, tomorrow is a new day for God to shine His light. Perhaps you are experiencing a dark time in …
The Lamp of Truth, mentioned in Mark 4:21-23, illuminates our perception of God’s Kingdom and our role in it. It is often the darkness of falsehood that leads people astray and away from God. Jesus asks, Mark 4:21 Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under …
As Jesus taught, He told his listeners to let your light shine. Matthew 5: 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to …
Staying salty for Christ is a vital calling for believers, as Jesus declares. Matthew 5:13You are the salt of the earth.[1] This profound statement encourages us to consider our vital role as believers in a world that desperately needs Christ-like influence. It is a great privilege that the Lord grants us—to be salt in a …
When the Lord puzzles us is an experience all believers face at some time along their faith journey. While the Lord sees the bigger picture of what He is doing and where He is going, that isn’t always that clear to the sheep of His pasture. The night before His crucifixion, Jesus gathered His disciples …