The Star in the East
The Guiding Star A star in the East led the Magi on their trek. This matched their studies and observation. God can utilize science, literature, and work to bring us […]
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Three Gifts of the Magi
Three Gifts of the Magi Christmas is passed, but it’s important to remember the traditional story of the Three Wise Men making a pilgrimage to worship Jesus. There are two […]
Who Were the Magi?
New Testament Magi The New Testament does not give the names of the Magi. However, traditions and legends identify a variety of different names for them. In the Western […]
The Pilgrimage of the Magi
The Pilgrimage of the Magi : “Pilgrimage to the place of the wise is to find escape from the flame of separateness.” Rumi POWER TRUTH Truly I tell you, whatever […]
Gathering the Nations
Bringing the People Together “I have come to gather nations,” the prophecy begins. While it might be argued that the prophecy primarily refers to gathering the scattered Israelites, it could […]
Metaphoric Pilgrimages
Metaphoric Pilgrimages : “Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest by the roadside inns. He marches direct to the illimitable domain of eternal bliss, his ultimate destination.” […]
Pilgrimages and the Jewish Community
thTPilgrimages and the Jewish Community Reaffirming Commitment The pilgrimage festivals allowed the Jewish community a chance to reaffirm their devotion to the covenant with God, enhance the nation’s awareness of […]
Passover – Commemorating the Exodus
Remembering the Exodus Passover commemorates God’s deliverance of the Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt and their emancipation as a nation under Moses’ leadership. It commemorates the story of the […]
The Three Pilgrimages
The Pilgrimage Festival The pilgrimage festival is an important type of Jewisessential. In the Hebrew Bible, these three holidays are called “agricultural festivals” and “historical events in the history of […]
Literal Pilgrimages
Literal Pilgrimages “We are invited to make a pilgrimage – into the heart and life of God.” Dallas Willard POWER TRUTH Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and […]
THE EXODUS
The Exodus Pattern The Exodus wasn’t the first biblical deliverance. Abram and Sarai traveled to Egypt during a famine, and the Lord plagued Pharaoh and his household for marrying Sarai. […]
The Pilgrimage of Moses to Freedom
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela POWER TRUTH […]
