Studies

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Habakkuk (Cont.) September 30, 2016 This week we continue our study at Chapter 1:10-11: “He scoffs at kings, and officers are his sport. He laughs at every stronghold, heaping up earth and capturing it. Then a spirit will come and pass over him, and he will incur… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Habakkuk (Cont.) This week we begin with the first chapter of the book. Understanding verses 1-4 is not difficult, especially if we compare what was happening in Judah at the time of this prophecy, and what is happening in our own country, America today. I submit that… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Habakkuk (Introduction) We continue our study with the seventh-century prophets, this time Habakkuk which translates to “embrace.” This name is exquisitely appropriate, the explanation becoming clear as we study his book. The time of his ministry must be based upon the internal evidence taken from his book…. Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Nahum (Conclusion) This week we begin with Chapter 3:8 and conclude the book of Nahum. The beginning verses tell of the destruction of the great city of No, eerily similar to the United States; “Are you better than N0-amon, which sits by the rivers, with water surrounding… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Nahum (Cont.) This week we begin with Chapter 3, the last chapter of the book of Nahum. The subject of this chapter is the destruction of Nineveh, the great city of No, the exile of her allies, and the total devastation that is about to happen. Sadly,… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Nahum (Cont.) August 26, 1016 This week we begin at Chapter 2 verses 7-9; a continuation of the prophecy declaring Judah’s salvation that goes into a description of how the evil flee Nineveh. Keep in mind that Judah is the southern kingdom at which Jerusalem is located…. Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Nahum (Cont.) This week we start with Chapter 2 that continues the change from how Nineveh will be destroyed to Judah’s salvation. We know by now this has great implication for and application to the future of Jerusalem and all true believers (Spiritual Israel). “Behold on the… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Nahum (Cont.) This week we continue with Chapter 1 at verse 7: “HaShem is beneficent, a stronghold on the day f distress, and mindful of those to take refuge in Him.” At the same time He exacts punishment from His enemies, G-d is merciful to those who… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Study of the Prophets: Nahum (Cont.) This week we will examine Chapter 1:1-6. We begin: 1“A prophecy regarding Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:2 HaShem is a jealous and vengeful G-d; HaShem is vengeful and full of wrath; HaShem is vengeful to His adversaries and reserves hostility… Read more »

Study of the Prophets: Nahum (Cont.) Before we get into specifics regarding the book of Nahum, let’s look at some specifics Nahum addresses concerning Nineveh and the anti-messiah. This information will augment that which we will cover chronologically. Although we do not know exactly where Nahum’s hometown was, some commentators believe he lived in Capernaum,… Read more »