Someone told me we, as born again believers, can use this time to CELEBRATE Jesus; while telling people about Him and Truth. Put up the lights, representing His Light in the world shining through us. But tell others about The Good News!
I celebrate the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ at this time of the year. It's not what is under the tree, but who was on the tree. JESUS Christ ! For all humanity for Eternity! Giving God the Glory for Our Creator walking among man in His Son Jesus Christ. This is what I celebrate!!!
Thank you, Amir, for such a Gospel-centred view of Christmas & Hannukah. Praise God! May we all seize every opportunity to redeem the time. Lord God, please help us to truly be Your ambassadors for Your Holy Name's sake 👑 Amen 💖
I agonized over celebrating Christmas 45 years ago when I was first saved and found out about pagan Christmas. I came to the same conclusion you did. Used Christmas to share the gospel. Saw much fruit over the years. Good teaching.
@@mrclay50 What is the lie? Jesus was born as the Scriptures say. So He wasn’t born on Dec 25th, it doesn’t matter. Some day in some year He was born and the world’s celebration of that is a great time to evangelize.
Hanukkah never came from a pagan origin like Christmas, Easter and Sunday sabbath. They all came from paganism. God said never to mix the profane with the Holy. That what Christianity has done. That only brings Gods judgement on HIS people.
@@lauraontiveros3432 This is what I read in scripture (Christmas was full on pagan, as well as Easter) but Hanukkah was the rededication of the temple quite different and I feel convicted, but it is hard to make changes. So... yes, tell the gospel, but do we participate in all the "Christmas stuff" ? What about Deuteronomy 12:30-31? Even though I try to speak this (esp with family) it seems "baby Jesus" gets thrown out with all the wrapping paper. anyways, I still feel very much on a teeter totter. Trying to speak the truth and gospel versus participating in a very evident pagan holiday. Once you know what all the symbols mean it is hard to reconcile.
I celebrate Christmas with my family by way of Thanksgiving because we celebrate that the Savior was born on earth regardless of whatever dates...🙏🙏🙏☺️
I have heard it said that the time between Christmas & Easter is the best time to share the gospel w/ unbelievers...more curiosity perhaps? hearts & minds more open? Yes...use this time to talk about Christ!
You will never bore a spiritual loving soul that loves the word of Our Wonderful Abba. Thank you Amir for this, you and Alan Horvath have the most beautiful hearts in the studies of the living wonders of the word. Shalom
Hi Amir. I´m Luis, from Quito, Ecuador, and following your videos and teaching for about two and a half years now. This wekend we were lucky to be invited to a jewish family's house here in Ecuador, people that have been here scince WW2, and before it I guess. Teir son is friend of my daughter from school and for many years we have been to their home. but this year was special because we knew it was Hanukka, and Ariel their son was comming from Israel for hollidays. Later he is going to USA to see the rest of the family, and then back to Israel to the armyfor three years or more. And we used the opportunity to preach the Gospel to who wanted to listen to us, and it was great! Today, monday, I watch your video and fell so glad that just as you say, we used that time as an opportunity to share the gospel and Jusus as our Saviour! Praise the Lord! Aleluya!! As allways, thank you for your teachings and may The Lord bless you and your family too!!
Praise our God for the intelligence and wisdom that He has given you. I admire how much you explain the different chapters of the bible. Keep preaching and explaining the way you do. A big shalom from Colombia.
Amir this is a very good teaching! We must use this opportunity to preach the gospel to our unsaved friends with gentleness & love! Amen!! We don't need any of the materialism.
WOW!!! Thank You Jesus for the LOVE of BALANCE, in the TRUTH of the Authority of the Word of God! Amen! THANK YOU Brother Amir. God bless you. Blessings. Leila. Australia.
Thank you Amir for your well balanced explanations. Really appreciate the way you said it all. I went through all the disgust about Christmas when I first heard about all the pagan background, years ago. But Jesus showed up one Christmas when I was with my extended family and he was smiling down on us, loving the fact we were joyful and we all love him. He wasn't condemning or angry, just happy with us. Let's use this time of year when people are more open to speak to them why we celebrate this special birth! And stop the condemnation and accusations that we are actually worshipping something we are not.
Amen & amen Amir! There will always be legalists preaching their perfection in worship rather than sharing Jesus love via the Christmas & Easter holidays.
I am preaching on the subject of "Christmas and Hanukkah" tomorrow morning at our church. I think I have to go and edit my sermon in the light of what Amir has said here.
Brother Amir, thank you, for this message. We, as Christians have the wonderful opportunity to present Christ our Savior to others during this holiday season. Just as Jesus came to the the festival of Hanukkah because, that's where the people were! He shared the life giving message of salvation. Thank you for your faithfulness.
Thankyou Amir. I celebrate with all my friends whatever they celebrate and it gives me opportunity to show what God promised. Whether Daniel or Isaiah's prophecies to come or Jesus own words. To you n yours, be blessed in Christ Jesus.
I, for one, am very, very blessed that you articulated so beautifully what Paul has said to us in Scripture Amir! Not only have I understood in the same way that you are sharing here - how to be present as a believer in Jesus Christ amongst those who are still enmeshed in various traditions, but your perspective has brought me the peace of reaffirmation! Amir, I love you brother, and look forward to meeting you in person one day, our Lord willing.
This was confirmation for the Christmas Greetings I have chosen this year. . . .spreading the Gospel Message . . .thank you Amir for your obedience in bringing this to us
I appreciate this message Amir. Its very encouraging and inspirational to be ready in and out of season to share the good news of the Gospel of Christ at every opportunity. God bless you all!
Sorry, but Jesus did NOT celebrate Hanukkah nor did He celebrate Purim. Please, read your Bible and watch Amir's video post before this. He explains this there. But either way, shalom to you and yours this season of sharing Jesus with the lost
Kat Neidhardt, At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” - John 10:22-24. Feast of Ded·i·ca·tion noun another name for Hanukkah.
@@elsiegisella Jesus was there, surely. He went where people gathered and taught them more truth that they really NEEDED to know. Amir was right. There is no way to know if He "celebrated Hanukkah" or not. He just showed up where people could hear a message of salvation, just as Paul showed up in Athens amongst the Greek pagan "wise-guys" and preached an amazing sermon about "the unknown God" in Acts 17, mentioning their false honoring of false gods to introduce them to the true God! We can all do that, and should, 24/7/365, whenever God gives us an opportunity. I don't, personally, see how that gives us permission to also go along with a lot of pagan and Catholic rot on that day, like the lie of "Santa," etc., as long as we say the name of Jesus over it. I once heard a story of a girl who went out with young men, allowed them to have sex with her and justified it because she then told them that Jesus died for their sins! She used sin to associate with Jesus and His salvation! Learning to separate the "wheat" (God's Word) and the "chaff" (doctrines and traditions of men) sometimes seems hard to do. God bless your search to sincerely do that!
WoW!! thank you Amir for this wonderful teaching!! Much appreciated.. God bless You and your Family over these Hanukkah and Christmas Season of 2022.. Shalom from Cape Town..
A message spoken from the heart and love for Christ, amazing message to share with brothers and sisters, its true, we use something like the feasts that others celebrate to have an opportunity to speak of Jesus Christ, the Good News for mankind! So, at the table of christmas, what an opportunity to share it with your beloved ones! Thank you Amir, for a very clear message, the message of Christ, the True Light in this world , may the Lord bless you Behold Israël!
I have known this for so many years after i denounce my catholic faith, but thank you Amir for making all things more clear to me. Amen to the Living and Only God our Lord and Savior
Amen! Thanks, Amir, for this encouragement to faithfully share the Gospel of Jesus in all seasons. Christmas is a beautiful time to share Jesus, the Son of Righteouness, God with us. Emanuel. God bless you & your dear family!
Thank you for this teaching. Such an encouraging message to encourage me to share the gospel on Christmas/ Hanukkah . Love you Amir you are such a blessing.
We stopped celebrating Christmas years ago when Jesus revealed that He will not be glorified by pagan customs which all the things of Christmas are - however celebrating the Lord Jesus and His birth everyday is the most wonderful thing and I do that every day!
Thank You! Shalom Shalom Emmanuel thank you Abba. We come to you and ask to help us share the Gospel today. In Jesus name Amen. Show us to serve in love! ❤✨🪔🕊🤍✝️🛐🧎♀️🕯
Thank you brother, that's the heart of a soul winner. My family we have not been home on Christmas, we've been out in the streets proclaiming the Gospel. What you said is so true. God bless and I hope everybody who hears you will take every opportunity they find to win the lost for the time is short in Jesus name 🙏
Thank you so much for shedding lights about something of importance that stirred up my mind in the past. Now I am enlightened even more. Happy Hanukkah 🕎!. Hallelujah. Yeshua. Shalom.
Before I am Roman Catholic then Christian and now follower of Christ believer, all glory to lord Jesus Christ my creater almighty. God bless you brother Amir.
It never fails to amaze me how many so-called Christians aren't afraid to slam those who don't follow their brand of legalistic, theological views. The anonymity of the web has made the perfect place for "brave" keyboard warriors who'd be screaming if anyone criticized them the way they're criticizing Amir Tsarfati for this. "Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, *or with regard to a festival* or a new moon or a Sabbath. *These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ."* (Colossians 2:16,17)
We know that there are many that only go to church on Christmas and Easter. So, we need to take that time to love on them and show them God's mercy and Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for OUR sins. So instead of causing your brother or sister stress, why not go celebrate with them the nighttime church service (Christmas) and allow them to see Jesus in you...? It may be the only time they hear the truth. God may have put you into their path by divine appointment and give you a chance to sow seeds of faith onto them. Pray for them to have eyes to see and ears to hear of God's mercy, grace, love and His wonderful gift of Salvation. You could be the one that brings them to Jesus, however, if you're too busy arguing semantics with everyone, who will? John 3:16-17
Thank for your clear and your excellent teaching about these "holydays". I agreed with your conclusion, absolutely, that we must use these days for preaching the Gospel to everyone and everywhere.
That's why the message for Christmas needs to be - Jesus is the reason for the season! This year I am adding that to my Christmas light display, along with "It's all about Jesus"! To focus the attention where it needs to be...just like Bro Amir was communicating. Merry Christmas everyone! Happy Hanukah! Using these dates to God's advantage! 👍
Haha! You just described what I do, and why. NICE to feel that support and have a clearer message to tell critics why. Beautiful message on a beautiful night in a beautiful city during a beautiful season.
Shalom Amir from Phoenix Arizona 😎 Thank you for the Beautiful Message 📖 HAPPY HANUKKAH AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ☺️ Being a LIGHT to the World should be a everyday thing HALLELU-YAH 🦁 MAY GOD BLESS US ONE AND ALL AMEIN ⚔️🙏
When we truly celebrate Christ, we dedicate our bodies back to Him. I love the Feast of Dedication - Hanukkah because Jesus kept it and the history associated with living through persecution and being a light in a dark world is relative to Messiah’s teachings. Everything that we do with the Biblical Holy Feasts days are a rehearsal for when Christ returns. Hanukkah is such a special time because it deals with the Anti-Christ and how we must be prepared for the Lord’s return.
I stand in awe of His love, mercy and grace He has for us. He is God and He came into this world as a man to serve Abba Father and to save mankind. He is the Shamash candle, the Servant light that gives light and life to all who believe in Him. He chose to dedicate/sancify us unto His Father and Himself. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God. He was with Gof in the beginning.Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the 'light' of men. The 'light' shines in the darkness, but the darkness has understood it not." John 1:1-5 The song that comes to mind is, "Here I am to Worship"
Thank you so much, Amir, for giving us your message. Many Christians have only been brought up knowing how to celebrate one of the two of these winter holidays. Their families where they were brought up were either Christian or Jewish (unless they were atheists or another minority religion). It is good at this time of year or at any other times during the year to bring the gospel to everyone who will listen. Great special teaching, Amir, and I'll be watching for your next update!
Thank you Amir, for reiterating the divinity of Yeshua.. Many believers are confused about this, even now... Yeshua was Elohym in the flesh... If he wasn't divine, we would still be dead in our sins.
Thank YOU Amir so much for this teaching. Now I know the Biblical way to act during Christmas and Hanukkah. I have repented for being so judgmental to my Christian family who still celebrate Christmas. Ever since the LORD showed me Christmas was a Pagan holiday. Again, thanks so much for the information according to the Scriptures how to deal with Christmas and Hanukkah.
I look forward to hearing your message. I no longer attend church. I have not left god. Its hard to find a church these days that will preach the true word of god. May the lord continue to bless your ministry..May God Bless you and your family abundantly.
The angels celebrated his birth, the wise men celebrated his birth, even the animals celebrated his birth... There is absolutely nothing wrong with celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
But if you search truth and learn the Bible messages, you cannot find that Lord Yahshua was born in December. He might be born in the month of Sivan... anyway, Lord Yahshua didn't tell us to to celebrate his birthday bcoz when a" Messiah has to be born", that make us happy, excited and waiting for a new born baby. And, when a "Messiah was born" that make us to go and to see him with joy and excitement. It's bcoz God Yahuah the God of heaven and Earth, who created all living things...that means nothing impossible to him that even animals plants, people can rejoice and celebrate his birth...but.....that was before ,the prophets prophesied of his birth. Lord Yahshua was born in flesh to save his people (the Israelites) u can read that in Matthew...and the grafted in vine (gentiles), as Lord Yahshua disciples, not all of them are Israelites. But we do have to remember his death"the feast of Passover", it's in the Bible. Lord Yahshua didn't command us to remember his birth but to remember his death. The feast of Passover in the month of Nisan (march-april) and the Revelation in the month of Sivan ( may-jun) of which I believe Lord Yahshua was born in the month of between may or June 2.
Thank you! We are in ministry and my husband in particular likes to preach the good news of the gospel and gently ignores all the trappings of “Christmas”. It is difficult to do in our Australian culture. Bless YOU!
This is Interesting, because a Jewish friend I work with asked me to join her for oir like nch break and she mentioned that she would be celebrating Hanakah with her mother and other fam....I was led to tell her about my testimony on Jesus Christ father God changed my life and she said you have a heart of Gold, I told her it is he holy spirit 💖 in me. I also testified of the supernatural ways he has revealed himself to me...she responded Interesting. I hope and pray we can still remain friends but ultimately I hope she can be moved to know the truth, our Savior Jesus Christ Prince of Peace 💝 Elohim
The reason the book of Maccabees is so important is because it not only gives an account of how the Jews cleaned the temple and rededicated it allowing the Lord to reinhabit it but it is symbolic toward our own selves. When Christ went into Jerusalem and preached the way he did during the time of dedication, it was a great opportunity for him to point out that the temple itself was saved because it was rededicated and appropriate for the Lord. We also have to remember that he was urging them to understand throughout many parts of the Gospel that the time for the physical Temple was coming to a close and the new temple, being our own selves, would be resurrected. The original Temple that we were intended to be when the Father created Adam and Eve would be restored through him. Not only his own Temple was restored after 3 days but any who accepted him will have the promise of having their temples resurrected as well. The reason the Jews had success against attack in the book of Maccabees was because the Lord inhabited the temple. When Christ died God no longer inhabited the temple having wrent the vail from top to bottom making his departure and allowing us to come directly before him, one-on-one in a personal manner through Jesus Christ. It never was about a building of brick and mortar just as he told David he did not need him to build a temple, that he was perfectly fine in his tent. It was a about the place where the Lord resides and he seeks to reside in our hearts. That's what the true message of Hanukkah should be. That when God resides within us no destruction may come to us. Christmas is completely Pagan. It's based off of the Roman Holiday of saturnalia and the solstice. The early popes brought the practice of it in to try and create converts because the more converts they had the greater number of people would be donating to the church. There is no scriptural reference that points to Christmas at all. It mentions that Christ was born in the month of Nissan which is usually end of April beginning of March and additionally it says that the Shepherds were in the field at night which if it were winter would be impossible, too cold and no grass. The thing that the scripture stresses most is not the birth of Christ but the death and resurrection. By his death he conquered sin for us and by his resurrection he conquered death for us.
I agree with you to preach the gospel during Christmas and everyday... but I can do this without celebrating either holiday as Jesus did. "Be in the world but not of the world."
Swedenborg was shown that the Father is the universal spirit of loving wisdom. Yeshua is Him embodied, and the Holy Spirit is the works done by The Heavenly Spirit, through Jesus, and so through us. I never miss your updates Amir. God bless your ministry.
I believe John tells us when Lord Jesus was born: John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. He tabernacled with them. Yes, I believe he was born on the Feast of Tabernacles.
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Five years later and this teaching is very much equally alive and convicting! 🙏🏻✡🕎✝️
Amir, A very BIG Thank you to your family for allowing you to do what you do for so many people!
Someone told me we, as born again believers, can use this time to CELEBRATE Jesus; while telling people about Him and Truth. Put up the lights, representing His Light in the world shining through us. But tell others about The Good News!
I seek to celebrate Immanuel daily. I seek to share His Gospel daily.
Amein!!!
I celebrate the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ at this time of the year. It's not what is under the tree, but who was on the tree. JESUS Christ ! For all humanity for Eternity! Giving God the Glory for Our Creator walking among man in His Son Jesus Christ. This is what I celebrate!!!
Rebecca Day ...Amen...I feel the same way...
Amen.
Amen
Hi sisters .. in saynts comment below I share what holy spirit of God taught me.
We Must do as God wills Not as we will
God bless you x
JESUS CHRIST, HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!
Thank you, Amir, for such a Gospel-centred view of Christmas & Hannukah. Praise God!
May we all seize every opportunity to redeem the time. Lord God, please help us to truly be Your ambassadors for Your Holy Name's sake 👑
Amen 💖
I agonized over celebrating Christmas 45 years ago when I was first saved and found out about pagan Christmas. I came to the same conclusion you did. Used Christmas to share the gospel. Saw much fruit over the years. Good teaching.
If you are using a lie to tell the truth, were is the truth? can you be trusted?
@@mrclay50 What is the lie? Jesus was born as the Scriptures say. So He wasn’t born on Dec 25th, it doesn’t matter.
Some day in some year He was born and the world’s celebration of that is a great time to evangelize.
Happy Hanukkah 🕎! Hallelujah. Yeshua. Shalom.
That is a very good teaching Amir… Thanks for sharing these facts about the Lord on a Traditional Holiday.
I like what Amir brings up. Listen to Paul in 1 Corinthians 9.. Jesus didn't rebuke them cause they celebrated Hanukkah...but He did bring the Truth.
Hanukkah never came from a pagan origin like Christmas, Easter and Sunday sabbath. They all came from paganism. God said never to mix the profane with the Holy. That what Christianity has done. That only brings Gods judgement on HIS people.
@@lauraontiveros3432 This is what I read in scripture (Christmas was full on pagan, as well as Easter) but Hanukkah was the rededication of the temple quite different and I feel convicted, but it is hard to make changes. So... yes, tell the gospel, but do we participate in all the "Christmas stuff" ? What about Deuteronomy 12:30-31? Even though I try to speak this (esp with family) it seems "baby Jesus" gets thrown out with all the wrapping paper. anyways, I still feel very much on a teeter totter. Trying to speak the truth and gospel versus participating in a very evident pagan holiday. Once you know what all the symbols mean it is hard to reconcile.
Bless you brother! Jesus is my life! Come soon Lord Jesus, even so. 🙏🙏🙏
I celebrate Christmas with my family by way of Thanksgiving because we celebrate that the Savior was born on earth regardless of whatever dates...🙏🙏🙏☺️
Shalom again from Malaysia. Thanks and love you too. All because of Jesus......
I have heard it said that the time between Christmas & Easter is the best time to share the gospel w/ unbelievers...more curiosity perhaps? hearts & minds more open? Yes...use this time to talk about Christ!
Every day is a good day to share the Gospel
@@tonyrandazzo6693 Amen.
You will never bore a spiritual loving soul that loves the word of Our Wonderful Abba. Thank you Amir for this, you and Alan Horvath have the most beautiful hearts in the studies of the living wonders of the word. Shalom
Hi Amir. I´m Luis, from Quito, Ecuador, and following your videos and teaching for about two and a half years now. This wekend we were lucky to be invited to a jewish family's house here in Ecuador, people that have been here scince WW2, and before it I guess.
Teir son is friend of my daughter from school and for many years we have been to their home. but this year was special because we knew it was Hanukka, and Ariel their son was comming from Israel for hollidays. Later he is going to USA to see the rest of the family, and then back to Israel to the armyfor three years or more.
And we used the opportunity to preach the Gospel to who wanted to listen to us, and it was great!
Today, monday, I watch your video and fell so glad that just as you say, we used that time as an opportunity to share the gospel and Jusus as our Saviour!
Praise the Lord! Aleluya!!
As allways, thank you for your teachings and may The Lord bless you and your family too!!
Praise our God for the intelligence and wisdom that He has given you. I admire how much you explain the different chapters of the bible. Keep preaching and explaining the way you do. A big shalom from Colombia.
Amir this is a very good teaching! We must use this opportunity to preach the gospel to our unsaved friends with gentleness & love! Amen!! We don't need any of the materialism.
WOW!!! Thank You Jesus for the LOVE of BALANCE, in the TRUTH of the Authority of the Word of God! Amen! THANK YOU Brother Amir. God bless you. Blessings. Leila. Australia.
Thank you Amir for your well balanced explanations.
Really appreciate the way you said it all. I went through all the disgust about Christmas when I first heard about all the pagan background, years ago. But Jesus showed up one Christmas when I was with my extended family and he was smiling down on us, loving the fact we were joyful and we all love him. He wasn't condemning or angry, just happy with us.
Let's use this time of year when people are more open to speak to them why we celebrate this special birth! And stop the condemnation and accusations that we are actually worshipping something we are not.
Amen & amen Amir! There will always be legalists preaching their perfection in worship rather than sharing Jesus love via the Christmas & Easter holidays.
I am preaching on the subject of "Christmas and Hanukkah" tomorrow morning at our church. I think I have to go and edit my sermon in the light of what Amir has said here.
Brother Amir, thank you, for this message. We, as Christians have the wonderful opportunity to present Christ our Savior to others during this holiday season. Just as Jesus came to the the festival of Hanukkah because, that's where the people were! He shared the life giving message of salvation. Thank you for your faithfulness.
Thankyou Amir. I celebrate with all my friends whatever they celebrate and it gives me opportunity to show what God promised. Whether Daniel or Isaiah's prophecies to come or Jesus own words. To you n yours, be blessed in Christ Jesus.
John 10:22
“And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.”
Amen, I will be focusing on preaching and ministering the Gospel to those around while they celebrate Christmas.
So true! Seizing the opportunity and preaching the gospel! Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.
I, for one, am very, very blessed that you articulated so beautifully what Paul has said to us in Scripture Amir! Not only have I understood in the same way that you are sharing here - how to be present as a believer in Jesus Christ amongst those who are still enmeshed in various traditions, but your perspective has brought me the peace of reaffirmation! Amir, I love you brother, and look forward to meeting you in person one day, our Lord willing.
This was confirmation for the Christmas Greetings I have chosen this year. . . .spreading the Gospel Message . . .thank you Amir for your obedience in bringing this to us
I appreciate this message Amir. Its very encouraging and inspirational to be ready in and out of season to share the good news of the Gospel of Christ at every opportunity. God bless you all!
Apples and oranges.
Jesus celebrated Hanukkah.
We celebrate Him.
Sorry, but Jesus did NOT celebrate Hanukkah nor did He celebrate Purim. Please, read your Bible and watch Amir's video post before this. He explains this there. But either way, shalom to you and yours this season of sharing Jesus with the lost
Kat Neidhardt, At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” - John 10:22-24. Feast of Ded·i·ca·tion noun another name for Hanukkah.
@@elsiegisella Jesus was there, surely. He went where people gathered and taught them more truth that they really NEEDED to know. Amir was right. There is no way to know if He "celebrated Hanukkah" or not. He just showed up where people could hear a message of salvation, just as Paul showed up in Athens amongst the Greek pagan "wise-guys" and preached an amazing sermon about "the unknown God" in Acts 17, mentioning their false honoring of false gods to introduce them to the true God! We can all do that, and should, 24/7/365, whenever God gives us an opportunity. I don't, personally, see how that gives us permission to also go along with a lot of pagan and Catholic rot on that day, like the lie of "Santa," etc., as long as we say the name of Jesus over it. I once heard a story of a girl who went out with young men, allowed them to have sex with her and justified it because she then told them that Jesus died for their sins! She used sin to associate with Jesus and His salvation! Learning to separate the "wheat" (God's Word) and the "chaff" (doctrines and traditions of men) sometimes seems hard to do. God bless your search to sincerely do that!
WoW!! thank you Amir for this wonderful teaching!! Much appreciated.. God bless You and your Family over these Hanukkah and Christmas Season of 2022.. Shalom from Cape Town..
A message spoken from the heart and love for Christ, amazing message to share with brothers and sisters, its true, we use something like the feasts that others celebrate to have an opportunity to speak of Jesus Christ, the Good News for mankind! So, at the table of christmas, what an opportunity to share it with your beloved ones! Thank you Amir, for a very clear message, the message of Christ, the True Light in this world , may the Lord bless you Behold Israël!
I have known this for so many years after i denounce my catholic faith, but thank you Amir for making all things more clear to me. Amen to the Living and Only God our Lord and Savior
God bless you Amir!
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Amen! Thanks, Amir, for this encouragement to faithfully share the Gospel of Jesus in all seasons. Christmas is a beautiful time to share Jesus, the Son of Righteouness, God with us. Emanuel.
God bless you & your dear family!
Thanks Amir for this wonderful message.Wonderful teacher ing Amir God you and your family. Shalom.
Thank you for this teaching. Such an encouraging message to encourage me to share the gospel on Christmas/ Hanukkah . Love you Amir you are such a blessing.
We stopped celebrating Christmas years ago when Jesus revealed that He will not be glorified by pagan customs which all the things of Christmas are - however celebrating the Lord Jesus and His birth everyday is the most wonderful thing and I do that every day!
Thank You! Shalom Shalom Emmanuel thank you Abba. We come to you and ask to help us share the Gospel today. In Jesus name Amen. Show us to serve in love! ❤✨🪔🕊🤍✝️🛐🧎♀️🕯
Thank you brother, that's the heart of a soul winner. My family we have not been home on Christmas, we've been out in the streets proclaiming the Gospel. What you said is so true. God bless and I hope everybody who hears you will take every opportunity they find to win the lost for the time is short in Jesus name 🙏
BEHOLD ISRAEL Thank you so much, GOD Bless us all,,,
Thank you so much for shedding lights about something of importance that stirred up my mind in the past. Now I am enlightened even more. Happy Hanukkah 🕎!. Hallelujah. Yeshua. Shalom.
Before I am Roman Catholic then Christian and now follower of Christ believer, all glory to lord Jesus Christ my creater almighty. God bless you brother Amir.
It never fails to amaze me how many so-called Christians aren't afraid to slam those who don't follow their brand of legalistic, theological views. The anonymity of the web has made the perfect place for "brave" keyboard warriors who'd be screaming if anyone criticized them the way they're criticizing Amir Tsarfati for this. "Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, *or with regard to a festival* or a new moon or a Sabbath. *These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ."* (Colossians 2:16,17)
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Thank you Amir for this important teaching. Love you brother. God bless you and we're praying for safe travels for you.
It's all about JESUS❤ ... God is with us. #Shalom
Thank you for a Word from the Lord.
All things to all men everywhere, for the sake of the Gospel.
I like the way you always go back to the word to validate whatever you say. Thank you! I appreciate it a lot.
We know that there are many that only go to church on Christmas and Easter. So, we need to take that time to love on them and show them God's mercy and Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for OUR sins. So instead of causing your brother or sister stress, why not go celebrate with them the nighttime church service (Christmas) and allow them to see Jesus in you...? It may be the only time they hear the truth. God may have put you into their path by divine appointment and give you a chance to sow seeds of faith onto them. Pray for them to have eyes to see and ears to hear of God's mercy, grace, love and His wonderful gift of Salvation. You could be the one that brings them to Jesus, however, if you're too busy arguing semantics with everyone, who will? John 3:16-17
The birth of Jesus is special indeed.. the final arrival of our messiah and prophecy fulfilled
A thoughtful and much appreciated presentation.
Thank you Amir.🇭🇲
Oh that siren was right on time praise Jesus!!!
Thank you so much for all of your teachings and updates. I listen to them all. God bless you!
Thank for your clear and your excellent teaching about these "holydays". I agreed with your conclusion, absolutely, that we must use these days for preaching the Gospel to everyone and everywhere.
That's why the message for Christmas needs to be - Jesus is the reason for the season!
This year I am adding that to my Christmas light display, along with "It's all about Jesus"! To focus the attention where it needs to be...just like Bro Amir was communicating. Merry Christmas everyone! Happy Hanukah! Using these dates to God's advantage! 👍
...and His Glory!
Haha! You just described what I do, and why. NICE to feel that support and have a clearer message to tell critics why. Beautiful message on a beautiful night in a beautiful city during a beautiful season.
Shalom Amir from Phoenix Arizona 😎 Thank you for the Beautiful Message 📖 HAPPY HANUKKAH AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ☺️ Being a LIGHT to the World should be a everyday thing HALLELU-YAH 🦁 MAY GOD BLESS US ONE AND ALL AMEIN ⚔️🙏
A very helpful message for the
Faithful to focus on!
Excellent 💛
Shalom🔥 Amir
IT'S CRAZY HOW HE SAVED ME SO MANY TIMES
When we truly celebrate Christ, we dedicate our bodies back to Him. I love the Feast of Dedication - Hanukkah because Jesus kept it and the history associated with living through persecution and being a light in a dark world is relative to Messiah’s teachings. Everything that we do with the Biblical Holy Feasts days are a rehearsal for when Christ returns. Hanukkah is such a special time because it deals with the Anti-Christ and how we must be prepared for the Lord’s return.
Amen! I agree!
Thank you Amir God Bless You and Yours. Love you 💘
Thank you, Amir, for a wonderful message! Blessings to you and yours!!
Thank you for the great powerful message. I love you and God bless you also all your family.
Thank you for setting me straight, Amir. WOW!
I stand in awe of His love, mercy and grace He has for us. He is God and He came into this world as a man to serve Abba Father and to save mankind. He is the Shamash candle, the Servant light that gives light and life to all who believe in Him. He chose to dedicate/sancify us unto His Father and Himself. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God. He was with Gof in the beginning.Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the 'light' of men. The 'light' shines in the darkness, but the darkness has understood it not." John 1:1-5
The song that comes to mind is, "Here I am to Worship"
Praying for Israel 💕
Thank you, Amir for this teaching. Very wise words.
Oh, I so enjoyed the tour last week. It was so wonderful!
Look forward to watching this today, thank you
Thank you so much, Amir, for giving us your message. Many Christians have only been brought up knowing how to celebrate one of the two of these winter holidays. Their families where they were brought up were either Christian or Jewish (unless they were atheists or another minority religion). It is good at this time of year or at any other times during the year to bring the gospel to everyone who will listen. Great special teaching, Amir, and I'll be watching for your next update!
God bless you. We need to take every opportunity to preach Christ Jesus. Our saviour and our soon coming king
Thank you Amir, for reiterating the divinity of Yeshua..
Many believers are confused about this, even now...
Yeshua was Elohym in the flesh...
If he wasn't divine, we would still be dead in our sins.
Thank you Amir for the excellent message and your humble heart of genuine love!
Thank you so match for the claer message abbout this.God bless you and your family.
Telling them that HE is the light
Shalom ❤️❤️❤️God Bless You n Israel As Well🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Appreciate the teachings thank you Brother. God bless you and your Family🙏✝️👍
Thank YOU Amir so much for this teaching. Now I know the Biblical way to act during Christmas and Hanukkah. I have repented for being so judgmental to my Christian family who still celebrate
Christmas. Ever since the LORD showed me Christmas was a Pagan holiday. Again, thanks so much for the information according to the Scriptures how to deal with Christmas and Hanukkah.
This is a well-presented, anointed message. Thank you so very much Amir! God bless you and your beautiful family! 🇮🇱✝️ 🙏
I look forward to hearing your message. I no longer attend church. I have not left god. Its hard to find a church these days that will preach the true word of god. May the lord continue to bless your ministry..May God Bless you and your family abundantly.
GOOD TEACHING THANKS AMIR FROM CHICO CALIFORNIA
The angels celebrated his birth, the wise men celebrated his birth, even the animals celebrated his birth... There is absolutely nothing wrong with celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
but He was always here
But we are one in Messiah
@@vcxz52.. Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas! 🙂❤🙏
But if you search truth and learn the Bible messages, you cannot find that Lord Yahshua was born in December. He might be born in the month of Sivan... anyway, Lord Yahshua didn't tell us to to celebrate his birthday bcoz when a" Messiah has to be born", that make us happy, excited and waiting for a new born baby. And, when a "Messiah was born" that make us to go and to see him with joy and excitement. It's bcoz God Yahuah the God of heaven and Earth, who created all living things...that means nothing impossible to him that even animals plants, people can rejoice and celebrate his birth...but.....that was before ,the prophets prophesied of his birth. Lord Yahshua was born in flesh to save his people (the Israelites) u can read that in Matthew...and the grafted in vine (gentiles), as Lord Yahshua disciples, not all of them are Israelites. But we do have to remember his death"the feast of Passover", it's in the Bible. Lord Yahshua didn't command us to remember his birth but to remember his death. The feast of Passover in the month of Nisan (march-april) and the Revelation in the month of Sivan ( may-jun) of which I believe Lord Yahshua was born in the month of between may or June 2.
But it wasn't really when He was born...
Thank you! We are in ministry and my husband in particular likes to preach the good news of the gospel and gently ignores all the trappings of “Christmas”. It is difficult to do in our Australian culture. Bless YOU!
This is Interesting, because a Jewish friend I work with asked me to join her for oir like nch break and she mentioned that she would be celebrating Hanakah with her mother and other fam....I was led to tell her about my testimony on Jesus Christ father God changed my life and she said you have a heart of Gold, I told her it is he holy spirit 💖 in me. I also testified of the supernatural ways he has revealed himself to me...she responded Interesting. I hope and pray we can still remain friends but ultimately I hope she can be moved to know the truth, our Savior Jesus Christ Prince of Peace 💝 Elohim
Yes,Lord God I believe in your own son who is our salvation ! I know also that the Holy Bible has truth in any word from the God !
Thanks for this teaching!
Thank you! This was a much needed message for me
The reason the book of Maccabees is so important is because it not only gives an account of how the Jews cleaned the temple and rededicated it allowing the Lord to reinhabit it but it is symbolic toward our own selves. When Christ went into Jerusalem and preached the way he did during the time of dedication, it was a great opportunity for him to point out that the temple itself was saved because it was rededicated and appropriate for the Lord. We also have to remember that he was urging them to understand throughout many parts of the Gospel that the time for the physical Temple was coming to a close and the new temple, being our own selves, would be resurrected. The original Temple that we were intended to be when the Father created Adam and Eve would be restored through him. Not only his own Temple was restored after 3 days but any who accepted him will have the promise of having their temples resurrected as well. The reason the Jews had success against attack in the book of Maccabees was because the Lord inhabited the temple. When Christ died God no longer inhabited the temple having wrent the vail from top to bottom making his departure and allowing us to come directly before him, one-on-one in a personal manner through Jesus Christ. It never was about a building of brick and mortar just as he told David he did not need him to build a temple, that he was perfectly fine in his tent. It was a about the place where the Lord resides and he seeks to reside in our hearts. That's what the true message of Hanukkah should be. That when God resides within us no destruction may come to us. Christmas is completely Pagan. It's based off of the Roman Holiday of saturnalia and the solstice. The early popes brought the practice of it in to try and create converts because the more converts they had the greater number of people would be donating to the church. There is no scriptural reference that points to Christmas at all. It mentions that Christ was born in the month of Nissan which is usually end of April beginning of March and additionally it says that the Shepherds were in the field at night which if it were winter would be impossible, too cold and no grass. The thing that the scripture stresses most is not the birth of Christ but the death and resurrection. By his death he conquered sin for us and by his resurrection he conquered death for us.
Good evening Amir, perfectly EXCEPTED and understood. . BLESSINGS.
I agree with you to preach the gospel during Christmas and everyday... but I can do this without celebrating either holiday as Jesus did. "Be in the world but not of the world."
THANK GOD HE HAS HIS OWN TIMING
Amen ! Hallelujah ! Shalom ! 🙌🙌🙌
Swedenborg was shown that the Father is the universal spirit of loving wisdom. Yeshua is Him embodied, and the Holy Spirit is the works done by The Heavenly Spirit, through Jesus, and so through us. I never miss your updates Amir. God bless your ministry.
best message ive ever heard on this thank you Amir.
I believe John tells us when Lord Jesus was born:
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
He tabernacled with them. Yes, I believe he was born on the Feast of Tabernacles.
Thank you bro. Amir, as always eccellent messages God bless you & your families...💖
Happy Hanukkah! 🙌
Tyvm
Great message/study. God Bless.
Amen! Thank you for this!
Shalom, thank you for update, watchman from Cape Town, stay blessed.
Yes... Excellent Word Amir... Good reminder... Grateful for Grace!!
Don’t see any links, but will look for the book you mentioned for sure...