Several years ago my husband and I read a devotion about the significance of observing Hanukkah as a Christian. Since Jesus was Jewish, we thought it would be interesting. I will post each evening's devotion for any who wish to experience it with us. (scroll down)

The servant candle: The shamash is the servant candle that should be lit first. It is used to light all of the other candles. God has called the Messiah the servant in Zechariah 3:8. Read the fulfillment of this passage of scripture where Messiah works as a servant. John 13:3-16.