Explanation of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and its correlation with the celebration of Jesus on December 25th as elucidated by Mrs Val Kent
Explanation of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and its connection to Christmas.
- 0:59: Hanukkah is symbolized by a nine-branch candlestick called a hanukiah.
- 1:05: Jews worldwide celebrate Hanukkah, including those in Israel.
- 1:17: Hanukkah is a celebration that lasts for eight days and starts on the 11th of December.
- 1:28: Hanukkah was instituted during a period of silence between the Old and New Testaments.
- 1:54: During the 400 years of silence, the Jews were described as very Godless.
Significance of Hanukkah and its connection to Jesus’ celebration explained.
- 2:25: Antiochus desecrated the temple in Jerusalem with a statue of Jupiter.
- 2:45: The Maccabees led a successful revolt against the Syrians in 164BC.
- 3:16: Judas Maccabees reconsecrated the temple and reinstated the menorah.
- 3:43: The miraculous burning of the menorah for 8 days is celebrated at Hanukkah.
- 4:09: Jesus celebrated the Feast of Hanukkah as mentioned in John chapter 10.
Explanation of the significance of Hanukkah and its connection to December 25th.
- 4:53: Hanukkah symbolizes the eight days of celebration with the middle candle used to light the others.
- 5:24: The original Hanukkah celebration in 164 BC lasted for eight days starting on December 25th.
- 6:03: The connection between Hanukkah and Christmas as both festivals involve lighting candles for multiple days.
Recap for https://youtu.be/OUxxSMZNTe4