Do not Boast Against the Branches

Romans 11:18. Paul’s warning to the Gentiles in the Roman church, not to be arrogant towards the Jews, is a sobering message. As we look closely at this passage, and other relevant Scriptures concerning Israel and the Church, we examine whether this warning was heeded by Gentile churches and consider how Paul’s teaching should shape […]

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The Jewish Harvest Festival

Leviticus 23:33-44, John 7:14-39. For this Harvest Festival Service we explore The Jewish Harvest Festival or “The Feast of Tabernacles” (Sukkpot). It was at this Feast that Jesus gave his famous invitation to all those who thirst. But how does that fit into the feast?

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