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Who Were Jesus’s Women Followers?

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Did you know that many of Jesus’s followers were Jewish women? Yes, many Jewish women have come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, starting with his first followers two thousand years ago. Today, Jewish women from all around the world,…

What is the Significance of the Shofar?

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The shofar is a horn, usually made from a ram’s horn, and is considered one of the most ancient instruments. It has become a well-known symbol associated with the Jewish people and Jewish tradition, particularly with the major Jewish holiday…

Do Followers of Jesus Believe in the Hebrew Bible?

You may know that Jesus’s followers read the New Testament, which is about Jesus’s life and teaching. What about the Hebrew Bible? Do followers of Jesus read the Hebrew Scriptures which tell of God creating the universe, claiming Israel…

What is the Relationship Between Jesus and the Hebrew Scriptures?

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Some assume Jesus had very little connection to the Hebrew Scriptures and think he intended to start a new religion. When you read the accounts of Jesus’s life, it becomes plain that nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus’s life…

Are Heaven and Hell Real Places?

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In the modern world, we are unaccustomed to talking about Hell as a real place, and if we speak about Heaven, we often assume that it is the default destiny of all human beings. However, if you do any kind of reading or studying of the Bible…

What Is the Relationship Between the Two Testaments?

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A Shabbat dinner in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil may be an odd place to start for this article, but that is where my wife and I recently met a new Israeli friend. Mutual friends connected us since we were both backpacking in South America and happened…