Six Hours “From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour” (Matthew 27:45). — David Rice The death of Jesus at Calvary provided the Ransom price for mankind. Jesus yielded his life to pay the death penalty for Adam. As mankind has the condemned life of Adam passed down to them through inheritance, by redeeming the life of Adam, mankind is redeemed as well. That Jesus was placed on the cross for his final experience, and […]
Religious Stefan Hensel, Germany’s only Jewish antisemitism commissioner, has announced his resignation, effective at the end of 2025. The role involves documenting antisemitic incidents and serving as a contact point for the Jewish community. Hensel said he is experiencing a “massive wave of hatred” and now needs personal security at public events. He also mentioned that many Jews in Hamburg are discussing emigration. Sweden “has become one of the most complex and challenging places for Jews in Europe,” with violence and protests […]
Memorial of Deliverance “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:36). — Tom Ruggirello Just as God delivered Israel from physical slavery in Egypt, a cornerstone event remembered in the Passover, He offers an even greater spiritual liberation to all humanity through Jesus Christ. The timeless principles of God will culminate in the ultimate freedom from sin and death, revealing the profound and joyful reality of being made “free indeed” by the Son. Israel’s annual […]
Memorial “Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread; on the first day you shall put away leaven out of your houses, for if any one eats what is leavened, from the first day until the seventh day, that person shall be cut off from Israel” (Exodus 12:15, scriptures from RSV). — Jeff Earl For the Passover celebration, God instructed the Israelites to eat unleavened bread for seven days and to remove leaven from their homes. Why did they need to do this? […]
Final Lessons “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word” (John 17:20). — David Stein During this memorial season, as we recall Jesus’ great sacrifice, let us look inward and be more determined to fully walk in his footsteps. Let us rededicate to sacrificing ourselves and our own interests, and instead, focus our energies on the blessing of others. As we reflect on the experiences of our Lord, let us consider some […]