Dear John and all Doves,
      Those who would be the bride in Christ/Messiah are living stones in the spiritual temple. The story of  Hanukkah and the temple has particular meaning this year. That story of assimilate, go Greek or perish was of old. The new story, or a revised one, is for Israel to assimilate, go Islamic or perish. The thought of Israel alone in a world of enemies and faithless friends is a disturbing one.
      What if believers will have a one week marker and a two week marker as in the times of the family Noah? If we start at Hanukkah when it began we would go to 12-18 to 20 depending on whether we look to Israel time or when the whole world finishes that day. If we start as Hanukkah ended we would go to 12-25 to 27. I had been looking at the start from conference dates but Hanukkah dates seem appropriate, as well. Of special interest may be the later timeline from 12-25 to 27. The period of 12-26 to 27 would be day 4 of the week according to a Scriptural reckoning of days of a week.
      This has been a season of dedication/rededication in recent days. Where are those who choose assimilation and those who choose dedication among the living stones of the eternal family, house, dwelling, and temple of Abba Father, Son, and Spirit? Although the lights/lamps of Hanukkah are over for this year, the Servant Lamp and Light of the Master will shine forth brightly forever into vast eternity. His lovely and perfect light...

With Love and Shalom,
Jean Stepnoski