| We believe that YahShua Himself celebrated Hanukkah, which is mentioned in John 10:22-23 as the Feast of Dedication. It was on that day that He proclaimed Himself as a "Light to the World!" This makes the Set-apart Day special for Messianic Gentiles. It was, after all, the Feast of Dedication of His Father's House. YahShua's first conversation in this section of Scripture is about miracles, the main theme of the Set-apart Day. YahShua and His disciples celebrated Hanukkah as a solemn yet joyous time to remember the victory of the Jews over the Syrians, the People of YHWH over assimilation. After the destruction of the second Temple in 70 CE, it seems that many Jewish people lost their zeal for the celebration. It is thought of by many modern Jews as a holiday, which represents the need to fight for religious freedom. We as believers in Messiah YahShua can see the significance in this celebration of YHWH'S faithfulness towards His people. |
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