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Understanding Pagan Origins, Modern Practices, and the Call to Biblical Celebrations As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, people across the globe erupt in celebration, welcoming the arrival of a new year. Festivities range from fireworks and parties to resolutions and family gatherings. For many, New Year’s Day marks a time of hope, reflection, and new beginnings. Yet, for Messianic believers and faith communities seeking to align their lives with biblical t

Every December, billions around the world celebrate Christmas with lights, music, decorated trees, and nativity scenes. For many, it is a cherished season of joy and devotion. Yet the origins of Christmas are far more complex—and far more ancient—than most people realize. Long before it became a central Christian holiday, the mid‑winter season was filled with festivals, rituals, and symbolism rooted in pagan cultures. Over time, these traditions merged with the growing Gentil

Messianic Discipleship Institute | October 2025 As the Biblical calendar turns and the final notes of the Fall Feasts fade, we arrive at a quiet yet profound moment: Shemini Atzeret , the "Eighth Day Assembly." Often overshadowed by the grandeur of Sukkot, this sacred day carries a message of intimacy, renewal, and rededication—a divine invitation to linger with God and begin anew. 🌿 What Is Shemini Atzeret? Shemini Atzeret (שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת) literally means “the eighth [da

From Mourning to Redemption: Tracing the Theological and Historical Tapestry of the Ninth of Av Tish B’Av, the Ninth of Av, is the...

Israel's Biblical holy days and agricultural cycles are deeply intertwined, reflecting the rhythm of life and worship in ancient times....

Significance of Counting the Omer from a Messianic Perspective Counting the Omer, a practice observed in Judaism between Passover and...

Elul 29  Love always trusts/puts faith in Love believes the best in people.  It expects others will choose to behave with integrity and...

Elul 28  Love bears up!! I think the choice of the word “bears” caught my attention most when reading this phrase.  The actual meaning...

Elul 27 Love delights in the Truth Communication is something we have to work hard at.  There are so many ways miscommunication can...

Elul 26 Love does not gloat over another’s sins If I could take back one thing I have done it is recounting other’s sins.  When I go...

Elul 25 Love keeps no record of wrongs… God says that our sins, once confessed, are removed as far as the east is from the west.  He...

Elul 24  Anger and taking offense “Unfair”..”rude” ran through my head...a lady snapped at me recently...by her comments she had clearly...

Elul 23 Today is a Sabbath rest.  You may want to prayerfully consider catching up or going back over the last two weeks of posts and...

Elul 22 Selfishness is asking others to live the way you want to live Selfishness is basically being more concerned with your own profit...

Elul 21Love is not rude/disrespectful Disrespect cuts to the core of our being.  It has the capacity to make someone feel unworthy.  It...

Elul 20 Love does not boast, it is not proud In Jeremiah, the Lord says, “The wise man should not boast of his wisdom, the powerful...

Elul 19 Love is not jealous… Love accepts that God has the right to bless others as He pleases.  We are jealous when we envy the...

Elul 18 Love is kind “Be  kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God is Christ forgave you.” Are you aware of...

Elul 17 Seize His mercy each day! We are halfway through the month and (if you are reflecting each day on things you can confess and...

Elul 16 Today is a Sabbath rest.  You may want to prayerfully consider catching up or going back over the last two weeks of posts and...