The Hebron Herald

The week of unleavened bread is a time for reflection, gratitude and refreshment.  The symbolism of unleavened bread isn't just related to the exodus from Egypt, but as Yeshua and the apostles constantly reminded the messianic believers, it's also powerfully symbolic of the ways of the nations around us and the religious traditions of men. Yeshua is without leaven, unaffected and unblemished, and is the living Torah, our daily bread. How wonderful that being aware of our human frailties He invites us to become part of Him and His ways, allowing Him to cover us with His love.  Left to our devices we have the tendency to become legalistic and Pharisaical, or on the flip side, become hedonistic, caring only about pleasing our human nature.  Rather, being part of Him and His ways, love governs our relationship with our Maker and each other and therein lies freedom.   There is freedom to be found in restraint; there is peace to be found in turmoil; there is wisd...

To celebrate the Passover meal with friends old and new is a blessing we get to enjoy each year and being able to do so here at Hebron makes it even more special. Rich with prophetic purpose and hope, this day gives us the opportunity to reflect on the miraculous redemption that is found in Yeshua, the Messiah.  Thankfully the redemptive plan did not end with the death and resurrection of Yeshua, but we look forward to the day when He returns to Jerusalem, ushering in the reign of peace and righteousness. Each year we gather to sit at the table with the elements of the passover meal - lamb, bitter herbs, unleavened bread and grape juice - and obediently uphold the message of torah.  This message sets us apart from the nations of the world and the traditions of men, bringing its own reward of joy and shalom. 35 of us sat down to eat the passover meal and enjoy each other's company, as well as our own Hebron raised lamb.  To be able to do so in our house make...

The festival season begins with the first new moon of the year, according to YHVH's calendar.  There is much debate regarding the observance of the day - at the conjunction of the moon, at the sighting of the first sliver of moon or even what on earth (or in the heavens) is all this fuss about the new moon! It's a peculiar and amazing thing that we can read the scriptures over and over and never 'see' some aspects of what we're reading.  YHVH, Creator of the heavens and earth, in His wisdom set into motion His calendar to ensure that we are not left to wander this earth without direction or hope.  Each month, each sabbath day, each convocation and each festival testify of His kindness, His redemption plan, His power and majesty. And so this year has begun and with hope, eagerness and anticipation we praise Him, from whom all blessings flow. This weekend those of us who could gathered to enjoy the sabbath and the beautiful environment that is Hebron.  It was...