He was the King of Salem (Gen. 14:18) and a Priest of “G-d most high” (El elyon ) the first time this expression is used in the Bible. In the Messianic Scriptures Yahshua is referred to by demoniacs as “Son of HaElyon” in Mk. 5:7; Luke 8:28; Acts 16:17; Hebrews 7:1). Traditional Judaism believes Malchizedek… Read more »
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Abortion
Elements: The Wisdom of G-d will seem as foolishness to man Humankind claims that a woman should have control over her body in the sense that she can grant or deny life. We might consider that her control should have been manifested when she fornicated. Biblical point of view is that we are not (sovereign)… Read more »
Yom Kippur (Observed at Beth Elohim according to the Zadok calendar)
Text: Jonah 3: 5-10 Introduction: Yom Kippur is the culmination of the “Ten Days of Awe,” in which we are to conduct a soul search of ourselves and root out any inequity found. We are to make repairs between ourselves, YHVH Elohim, and people around us. Traditionally, on this day rabbis read from that which… Read more »
G-d’s New Thing
Text: Isaiah 43:18-21 We are entering into the New Year and this reminded me of reading some time ago in a newspaper of a reported suicide on the first day of a New Year. The victim was an eighteen-year-old girl. Before she took her life she left a note, which read, “I made an agreement… Read more »
Alone with G-d?
There are four things I wish to cover under this topic. 1. Our Solitude with Him 2. His solitude with US 3. His Call to US 4. The Costs of His Call Go to Mark 4:34. This suggests Our Solitude with Him. “When they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples” (Mark 4:34)…. Read more »
Why Follow the Torah?
Let’s examine the motivations for following Torah.There are several reasons why the Torah is to be lived. All reasons are meant to be considered equally. 1. Because G-d Tells Us To! One word frequently used to describe much of the content of the Torah is the Hebrew mitzvah. This simply means “commandment.” It is something… Read more »
YHVH’s Festivals
The Feast Days In Lev. 23:1 the word “feast” is pronounced “Mo’ ed.” It means “a set time” or “an appointed time.” In Lev. 23: 2 the word “convocation” is pronounced “Mikrah” means “rehearsal”, or “recital.” Showing us through the 7 feasts as a rehearsal, it becomes a divine blue print of the future. (remember,… Read more »
Hanukkah
In Hebrew Means Dedication but it is variously called The Festival of Lights As a Jewish believer in Yahshua HaMashiach celebrating the Festival of Hanukkah, I soon saw a correlation between this festival and Yahshua. Hanukkah though not a commanded festival is obviously G-d approved as Yahshua also celebrated it. In John 10:22-23 we read… Read more »
Rosh Hashanah
This message is dedicated to the High Holy Days beginning with Rosh Hashanah. Though this holiday is dedicated to judgment, repentance and standing in awe of our Creator it does not have the same resonance with Christians, as do Passover, The Feast of Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, and Shavuot (Pentecost). The reason is that Christian… Read more »
Shavuot: The Feast of Weeks
BACKGROUND AND PRACTICE All of the festivals of Israel give great insight into the Messianic Scriptures (New Testament). Shavuot, or Pentecost, as most Believers know it, is no exception. Understanding the background and practice of this festival gives rich insight into the birth of the first Messianic Believers of the promise of the Messiah, and… Read more »