Holiday Crisis

with Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov

The Law and the Covenant

During this first video, Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov shows why there is such confusion over holidays especially religious holidays.

Divine Revelation vs. Conventional Rhetoric

During this first video, Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov shows why there is such confusion over holidays especially religious holidays.

Calendar & Festivals

Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov looks at the gospel of John for evidence that answers the question, "Did Jesus invent Christian holidays?" You may be surprised by the answer.

Yom Kippur

Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov discusses the role Yom Kippur plays in the Jewish identity and the relevance of that identity for Christians by looking at some of the traditional liturgy for Yom Kippur.

Passover

This is a question the apostle Paul had to deal with, and it remains to this day. Is passover something that's a part of Jewish identity, but a commemoration that has no meaning for Christians today? Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov looks at this topic from a Biblical perspective.

Easter

Dr. Bolotnikov intends no pun when he entitled this topic, "Passing over Easter." Passover and Easter have been in controversy with each other as early as the 2nd century CE. Why is it important to discuss this controversy?

Shavuot

Purim

Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov discusses the biblical perspective of Purim and its place in our modern day for followers of the God of the Bible and the Word of God. The day of lots (pur) is a joyous time of celebrating how God provides an escape to the difficulties and trials of this world

Tisha B'Av

Dr. Alexander Bolotnikov explores the real reason why the second Tempe was destroyed in 70 AD. Only one text in the Hebrew Bible explains in prophetic details.

New Years

The Feast of Trumpets begins the High Holy Days in the fall and a New Year (Rosh Hashanah). It's also known as the 10 days of awe leading to the Day of Judgment (Yom Kippur), and it is followed by the Ingathering celebration of Sukkot when Messiah will come and dwell with His people, Israel. Learn what this all means for the true followers of God today.

Atonement's Mystery

Since God honor's our freewill and allows us to voluntarily enter into His covenant, does He also provide us with a way to exit from His covenant?

Days of Joy

If Messiah came to us the first time during Sukkoth, then what does this important holiday mean to those waiting for His return now?

Winter Festival

Did Jesus celebrate Christmas? You may ask, "Why does it matter?" However around December answering this question could be important as many agitate for and against religious expression during the holidays.