"In Search of the Next Maccabee" (John 10) - Shabbat - 12/13/25

In Search of the Next Maccabee (John 10)

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Chanukah is a story of courage, light, and a people longing for deliverance. But what happens when we expect God to show up in familiar ways—and miss the Messiah standing right in front of us?

This message dives into the historical backdrop of the Maccabees, the national hopes during Yeshua’s day, and the powerful confrontation in John 10. While the people longed for another warrior—another hammer—God sent a Shepherd who would lay down His life.

Discover how misplaced expectations can create spiritual blindness, and how the Good Shepherd still calls us to hear His voice, trust His leading, and release the molds we try to fit Him into.

If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated with God for not moving the way you expected… this message will challenge, comfort, and reorient your heart toward His better plan.

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