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1Hanukkah for ChristiansInfo about this teachingHave you ever wondered if Hanukkah is just a Jewish tradition, or if it holds deeper meaning for followers of Yeshua (Jesus)? In this eye-opening video, we explore the beautiful connection between Hanukkah, the “Feast of Dedication,” and Yeshua, the Light of the World. Discover how this biblical celebration points to Him and how its themes of light, rededication, and the cleansing of the Temple apply to us as the living temples of the Holy Spirit today. In this teaching, Pastor Jim dives deep into the historical and spiritual significance of Hanukkah, unveiling profound truths that inspire us to rededicate our hearts to God. Through scripture and historical context, he reveals how this ancient feast is a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and our role as His vessels of light in the world. Click Teaching Resources above for Transcripts & Article
2How to Hanukkah - Day 8Info about this teachingJoin us as we prepare for the last night of this beautiful feast! In this last video we will study the light of the Millennium. I hope it has been a very blessed time and that God has revealed to you which areas in your life need to be rededicated so that God can make your heart the place where His light can dwell all year long! We hope this video series has been helpful to you and your family. May this day be full of blessings. Tell us your favorite hanukkah moments from this year in the comments! From our house to yours, Happy Hanukkah!
3How to Hanukkah - Day 7Info about this teachingWelcome back to our 'How to Hanukkah' Series, tonight is night Seven! I pray that this year's Hanukkah whether this is your first or your 10th, that you're getting some ideas from the Staley house and the Traditions that we do. If you have your own traditions and ideas that you've come up with, please share them with us in the comments! Other people might benefit from your creativity for Hanukkah too. I pray that you will be blessed this night and from our house to yours Happy Hanukkah! 🕎
4How to Hanukkah - Day 6Info about this teachingTonight we will continue our journey as we learn how the light of God was passed down to the Gentiles through the disciples. In this short How-To video, you will learn what this night is all about, which scriptures to talk about and how to be patient with others, as God is patient with us in the areas where we still need His light. Let's be the light by reflecting the love and humility of our Messiah Yeshua. I encourage you today to examine the way you see those who disagree with you and how you act towards those who think differently. Be the light, share the light! From our house to yours, we wish you a Happy Hanukkah! 🕎
5How to Hanukkah - Day 5Info about this teachingWe are one day closer to the end of this holiday and I hope you are having an amazing time with your family. If this is the first time you've heard of it, don't wait any longer! Today is the day to start rededicating your temple, so the Father can dwell in it. It is traditions like these that bring us closer to our families and reinforce our communion with the God. There is no better way to spend this time of year than by teaching our children about the importance of God's Word in our lives. Dare to do something different today and add dynamic activities to the fifth day of the festival of lights. From our house to yours, Happy Hanukkah! 🕎
6How To Hanukkah - Day 4Info about this teachingGather your family and invite your friends! We are getting ready for day 4 of this wonderful Feast of Lights. Start creating your own family traditions so the importance of the Word of God stays in your children through fun memories together. From my house to yours, we wish you a Happy Hanukkah! I have also prepared an Ebook with instructions on how to celebrate Hanukkah as a Christian that you need to check out! If you are new to this feast, here you have some resources to learn from:
7How to Hanukkah - Day 3Info about this teachingAre you getting ready for night number 3? Today we are going to talk about the light that was introduced to Abraham and how Abraham's decision to put God first preserved this light for countless generations. Learn with us what the third light means in this short message that you can adapt and share with your family.
8How To Hanukkah - Day 2Info about this teachingHow to Hanukkah-Day 2 Tonight we will continue our journey as we learn how the light was passed down to Noah and his family. In this short How-To video, you will learn what this night is all about, which scriptures to talk about and how to make this night fun for the whole family! Join us as we investigate the significance of Hanukkah for us as followers of Messiah. Today we study the special meaning behind the second light, the light of Noah, a man that was perfect in the sight of God, more than anyone else in his generation. But what does being perfect mean and how can we apply this to our lives? Let's teach our families the story of how a man, with his family, rededicated the entire earth to God, when His light came to them. We hope you have a wonderful second day of Hanukkah!
9How To Hanukkah - Day 1Info about this teachingHow to Hanukkah - Day 1Are you looking for how to celebrate Hanukkah with your family? This short series is designed to help give you ideas on how you and your family can incorporate this amazing Feast of Dedication into your home this year. Each night we will learn what each candle represents as we walk through the Bible over the next eight days to discover the power of the true Light! Tonight we will discuss the light of creation, the history of the holiday, and some traditions that you can do with you and your family!
10To Hanukkah or Not to Hanukkah?Info about this teachingIs Hanukkah pagan? Is it Jewish? Should Christians celebrate it? In this teaching, Pastor Jim settles this question once and for all. As people begin to come into the Christian Roots of their faith, inevitably they are faced with whether or not they should celebrate Hanukkah instead of Christmas and whether or not they should celebrate it at all. In this short teaching, Jim Staley tackles this topic and proves without a shadow of a doubt that Hanukkah is absolutely a great tradition to celebrate and in no way. comes from any pagan origins. Published Nov 26, 2021
13Hanukkah-The Power of LightInfo about this teachingPastor Jim Staley teaches on the Power of Light. Have you ever wondered how light existed before God created the sun, moon, and stars on the fourth day of creation? What does it really mean to be a “light” to the nations as disciples of Yeshua (Jesus)? Does science give us insight into the Biblical concept of light? How will understanding what the Bible truly says about light help bring people closer to God?
14How to Celebrate HanukkahInfo about this teachingWhy do we celebrate Hanukkah? How is Hanukkah celebrated? What are the traditional Hanukkah foods? Should we give gifts during Hanukkah? How do you play the Dreidel game? What are the traditions regarding the Hanukkiyah? This step-by-step instructional guide will answer all these questions and more to help you make this amazing celebration part of your life!
Articles
Hanukkah eBook
December 14th 2022 | Jim Staley | RESOURCES
The story of Hanukkah is not only a beautiful story of the redemption of the temple in Jerusalem from the ones who defiled it, but the parallels to the gospel are just as beautiful. After all, the enemy defiled our own temples and has left each of us without a way to be in the […]
In Defense Of Hanukkah
December 27th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
In Defense of Hanukkah Every year at this time I begin to share with my audience the beauty in the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) as Cheryl and I teach our children the power of the light of Scripture for eight days, tracing it through the great men of the Bible and learning many valuable lessons […]
The First Night Of Hanukkah - The Temple
December 10th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
Tonight is the first night of the Festival of Lights, a celebration to remember the Temple in Jerusalem being liberated in 167 BC from the hands of the enemy. Although this is not a commanded holiday, it is a wonderful tradition that both Yeshua attended in His time and a celebration that has tremendous relevance […]
The Second Night Of Hanukkah: The Light of Noah
December 10th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
Tonight is the second night of Hanukkah and I’d like to connect the second candle to Noah and his family. In Genesis 6:9 it says that “Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.” The word for “perfect” here does not mean without sin or perfection, but rather mature and […]
The Third Night Of Hanukkah: The Light of Abraham
December 10th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
As we move through the days of the Festival of Lights, we come to the third day. And this day I have chosen Abraham to be the representative to continue our theme of the light. We started with the Light of Creation, when the Word of YHWH came into being and the concept of separation […]
The Fourth Night Of Hanukkah: The Light of Moses
December 10th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
From the light of creation to Noah, to Abraham, we now come to Moses. In the story of Moses, we have all the previous stories put together. In the story of creation we have the separation of light and darkness. In Moses, we have him being separated from his mother, then separated from Egypt, and […]
The Fifth Night Of Hanukkah: The Light of Yeshua
December 10th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
Tonight is the fifth night of the Festival of Lights. And it is appropriate that this night is dedicated to the true Light of the world, Yeshua Himself. In biblical numerology, the number five is the number of grace. Do you know what grace is? What does it mean to be in the “Age of […]
The Sixth Night Of Hanukkah: The Light of Disciples
December 10th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
While day five commemorates the earthly ministry of Yeshua and His powerful and unending grace, it is apropos for day six to represent man, specifically the men who were entrusted with carrying the Light to the world. In Matthew chapter 5 it says in verse 14-16, “You are the light of the world. A city […]
The Seventh Night Of Hanukkah: The Light of the Gentiles
December 10th 2019 | Jim Staley | Feast Days
“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to […]
The Eighth Night Of Hanukkah: The Light in The Millenium
December 10th 2019 | Pam Staley | All Articles
After seven full days of the Feast of Dedication, we finally have come to the last day, the eighth great day. The candelabra is full and its beauty shines for all to see. Like the fullness of time being completed by the return of the Messiah for His millennial reign, so the time of the […]
Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Anti-Christ Part 1
September 16th 2016 | Jim Staley | All Articles
Okay, I admit, it’s a strange title. How on earth could all three of those topics be connected? Well, as you are about to see, not only are they connected, they’re all related…blood related. Before we talk about Christmas, let’s talk about a holiday that is far less known to the Christian world but is […]
Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Anti-Christ Part 2
September 16th 2016 | Jim Staley | All Articles
Part 2: When Was Jesus Actually Born? In Part 1 of this series, we went through the story of Hanukkah and unpacked the incredible heroism that arose from the pits of the Greco-pagan influence that almost wiped out the people of God two hundred years before Christ was born. We showed how this story truly […]
Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Anti-Christ Part 3
September 16th 2016 | Jim Staley | Christmas
Part 3: The Christmas and Antichrist Connection THE CHRISTMAS CONNECTION Now that you know the story of Hanukkah, how it was celebrated in the first century by our Messiah, and how we’ve used it to discover when He was actually born, we can turn our attention to the Christmas part of this story and unveil […]
Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Anti-Christ Part 4
September 16th 2016 | Jim Staley | Christmas
Hanukkah Traditions We’ve learned a lot in the first three parts of this series. We started in Part 1 with the historical account of Hanukkah, discovering the incredible story of how one man, with God’s help, stood up to evil, triumphed against all odds, and saved an entire people in the process. In Part 2, […]
















