Studies

Living Torah-Class One It is readily believed that Torah is beyond human accomplishment. Torah is not beyond this world for Torah itself proclaims this, saying of itself, Lo va’shamayin chi, “it is not in heaven.” Torah is also not an activity to just look good to others. The premise of Jewish Law, Halakhah is to… Read more »

Amalek Today I want to investigate some of the end-time players in prophecy, specifically Amalek. The question is can we follow the Amalekites down through the ages even to the present day? It seems we can from two different perspectives: 1. One is genetic for Amalek’s genealogy extends down to the present day 2. The… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue The Ruach HaKodesh: What can we know of “it?” Class 4 This is the final class in this series, and I believe the most stimulating as we combine some of the concepts of science related to resonance and the human circulatory system and how our ability to modify that resonance can… Read more »

The Ruach HaKodesh: What can we know of “It?” Part III This section of the study may be difficult for some to understand as it requires exploring spiritual and physical concepts that are not in our everyday learning or practice. However, to understand more of the Ruach HaKodesh, we must necessarily climb out of our… Read more »

The Ruach HaKodesh: What can we know of “It?” Part II We now pick up from where we left off in our study last month. You may not be aware that there were “prophetic schools” designed to prepare an individual to receive the Ruach HaKodesh prior to and during the time of the first Temple…. Read more »

The Ruach HaKodesh: What can we know about “It?” (Part I) Today I want us to explore the Ruach HaKodesh from different perspectives including Judaism and Christian theology. Going deeper into the whole concept of the Ruach HaKodesh will help us develop a better, well-grounded understanding of it. The first question we need to ask… Read more »

  Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Are You a Success or a Failure? I would like to begin this featured teaching with a story. As I sat in a restaurant one afternoon with a young lady, she looked at me with resignation and disappointment in her eyes. I asked “What’s wrong?” She replied “I feel like… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Habakkuk (Conclusion) December 2,2016 We end this study on a comforting and promising prophecy that occurred when G-d trod upon the land of Canaan during the time of Habakkuk, and how He will save Israel (all true believers) in the future. We begin at Chapter 3verse 13:… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Habakkuk (Cont.) November 25, 2016 In verses 7-12 Habakkuk continues his review of Israel’s history. He points out that although G-d often did miracles for His people, at times He displayed His anger toward them when they sinned against Him and did not follow His instructions(Torah). This… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Habakkuk (Cont.) November 18,2016 This week’s study begins with Chapter 3:4 and forward; “A glow was like the light [of day]; rays of light [came] from His hand to [Israel]; and there His hidden strength [was revealed]. In the NIV translation this verse reads as follows: “… Read more »