[Featured art by Jen Horton, “The Lion of Judah“] I recently learned that the number eight in biblical numerology represents the supernatural as well as new beginnings and covenant.1 Even Holy Week holds deeper meanings when looked at through Hebrew symbolism. The actual days of the week, for instance.  On the first century Jewish calendar,Continue reading “Set Apart: Holy Ascension”

[Featured art by Jen Horton, “The Resurrection“] Friday ends.  “As his body was taken away, the women from Galilee followed and saw the tomb where his body was placed. Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished the Sabbath had begun, so theyContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy Resurrection”

[Featured Art by Jen Horton, “Palm Sunday“] We’ve arrived at the final week of Lent, the week set apart as holy for Jesus followers to commemorate and celebrate all that happened over the course of the last days of Jesus’ life on earth. And rather than rehearsing the well-known facts of the story, let’s engageContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy Sacrifice”