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we serve a God of miracles Ask the Rabbi - What is Hanukkah? FROM RABBI JEREMY STORCH Hanukkah, alternately called the “Feast of Dedication” and the “Festival of Lights”, is the best know and least known of the Jewish holidays. Yeshua (Jesus) Himself celebrated Hanukkah as told in John 10:22- 23. Tradition demands that we recount the story of the menorah at the Holy Temple, how is stayed lit for eight days with only one day’s supply of oil. Unfortunately, the events leading up to this miracle are often forgotten. Hanukkah is not mentioned in the bible as we know it, but is in the apocryphal books of the Macabees. The story begins in 336 BC when Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire, which included Judea (Israel). The Jews and Alexander had a good association; Alexander allowed and encouraged Judaism to flourish, even sponsoring many sacrifices in the Temple. After the death of Alexander, Judea fell under the rule of the Ptolemies of Alexandria. The Jewish people were heavily influenced by the Hellenistic culture of the day and began to assimilate into the Greek society. It was during this time that an unstable madman named Antiochus Epiphanes came into power and enacted a number of anti-Jewish decrees. Outraged, a ragtag group of villagers elected Judah the Macabee to lead the battle that would soon be coming. Judah who was known as “the Hammer” and the rebels did not have to wait long before Antiochus mobilized his troop and attacked the little group. Miraculously the little band of warriors prevailed and defeated the mighty Greek army. When the time came to relight the menorah only one jar of pure, undefiled holy oil could be found; it would take eight days for more oil to be obtained. The High Priest, determined to rededicate the Temple, lit God in his love desires to predestine (elect and save) all people to be together with him forever but he does not force anybody to have a relationship with Him. the menorah even if it was to last only one day. Miraculously the menorah remained lit for the entire eight days until a new supply of holy oil arrived. To contact Jeremy for ministry in your congregation, for a radio or television interview or other special event, or for information on his albums or teachings, please call or email: The Tabernacle Branson’s Messianic Congregation 256 Church Road Branson, MO 65616 (417) 334-7373 info@thetabernacleinbranson.com TheTabernacleInBranson.com Wommack Monument Company 16020 U.S. 160, Forsyth, MO (417) 546-4604 www.FatDaddyBBQ.net Mon. Thu. 7a8p Fri. 6 am – 9 pm Sat. 6 am – 9 pm Sun. 7am – 3 pm Award winning BBQ is famous in the Branson Tri- Lakes area and is home of award winning bbq, hamburgers, catfish and stuffed baked potatoes. CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING EXCHANGE (417) 335-4370 www.ConsignmentClothing Exchange.com Where Affordable Fashion Works for You No extra room in the closet? Great clothes you don't wear? Quality pre owned clothing and accessories for Men, Ladies, Plus and Juniors 100's of new "Spring and Summer" items put out on our sales floor daily 4370 Gretna Road • Branson, MO Located in The Shoppes at Branson Meadows outlet mall Express your love with a quality monument of faith (800) 3469875 Jason’s Hardwood Floors New Construction & Remodels • Install • Sand & Finish • Refinish (870) 504-0794 @Jason’sHardwoodFloors 20 WWW.AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE.COM | VOL.14 #3
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