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Hanukkah
Our Messianic Hope: Micah 5:2

Happy last night of Hanukkah! The Jewish people have a word that we recite at Passover, dayenu, that means, essentially, “It would have been enough.” If God had only done this for us, it would have been enough, but He went further. It would have been enough if God had…

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Hanukkah
Our Messianic Hope: Isaiah 9:6-7

There is so much to be excited about when a baby is born. There is new hope for the future, and a name to be selected. Will the child be named after a family member? A friend? Will the name be trendy? Traditional? Will the child like the name? In…

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Israel
What Are We Waiting For?

A little more than 2,000 years ago, a baby boy was born. His mother wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger. Suddenly, an angel appeared to some shepherds nearby, accompanied by a celestial choir praising God with the words, “Glory to God in the highest, and…

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Devotional
The Road to Bethlehem

One of the great joys in my ministry over the years has been leading tours to Israel. One of the places I go is called the Shepherds’ Field. About a mile east of Bethlehem, it is the location where the shepherds would have witnessed the angels announcing the birth of…

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Devotional
Introduction to the Letter to the Ephesians

Paul was a prisoner continually chained to a Roman guard when he wrote his epistle to the believing community in Ephesus, around ad 60–62. The recipients of his letter were followers of Jesus in the Roman province of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). While this letter is commonly called “The Epistle…

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Antisemitism
Statement Regarding the Definition of Antisemitism and the Modern Messianic Movement

Comments by Dr. Mitch Glaser President, Chosen People Ministries One might ask what position the modern Messianic movement takes on the controversy over the definition of antisemitism, along with its illustrations proposed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA). The following statement is…

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Antisemitism
Isaiah 62: I Will Not Be Silent

Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries, presented this message at the Summit on Opposing Antisemitism. We partnered with Moody Bible Institute to host this event in Chicago on November 9, 2024. I am Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries, and it is my pleasure to thank you for…

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Israel
Why Hospitality?

You do not need seminary training or the gift of evangelism. You simply need to say, “Yes!” to the Lord, open your heart and home, and allow God to love His people through you. Thanksgiving & Hospitality  Thanksgiving was founded not only as a time to give thanks but also as…

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Israel
What if Jesus is the Jewish Messiah?

You might be ready for the next step—to acknowledge Yeshua (Jesus) as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah. Here are some simple steps to take as you continue your journey. Turn God is holy and we are not! We frequently behave in ways that separate us from Him, and we need His forgiveness.

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Jewish History
Of Course, Christians Love Jewish People

Of all the religious groups around the world, Christians stand out for their love and support for Jewish people. Today, this bond is demonstrated by numerous examples of Christians showing solidarity with the State of Israel. What drives this deep-seated connection? What inspires this enduring love? Let us explore these…

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Jewishness of the Bible
A High Holiday Bible Study

While Rosh Hashanah 2024 will commence the high holiday season on October 2, it more often than not occurs in September. One of the traditions of  the Rosh Hashanah service is the reading of what is known as the Akedah, the binding of Isaac, found in Genesis 22. In this story, the…

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Israel
Your Mission Report: December

It Starts with an Invitation to Tea Introducing Jesus to Jewish people on the streets of New York can be risky, but denouncing antisemitism with bold T-shirts and hats can lead to meaningful conversations about the Messiah! We saw this happen during our Shalom New York 2024 outreach. Chosen People…