Yahweh looked and found that mankind had become corrupt and exceedingly violent. Amid the chaos, a certain righteous man was found—a man that would build a boat to rescue mankind. Would this man help restore peace on earth? According to the prophecy of names found in man’s first 10 generations, it would seem so. It…
Author: MVF Silverton
Change Your Life
Are you ready to begin a new Torah cycle? Are you excited to have YHWH point out new revelations to you? I know I am. The other day, I saw something I had never recognized before. I couldn’t believe it. I have studied the Torah religiously for the last 22 years and found myself hesitant…
Yeshurun Stands
Yom Kippur. Day of Atonement Readings: Leviticus 16:1-34; 18:1-30; Numbers 29:7-11; Isaiah 57:14 – 58:14; Book of Jonah; Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 3:21-26; 2 Corinthians 5:10-21 Torah portion, Ha’azinu, Give Ear D’varim (Deut) 32:1–52; Shemu’el Bet (II Samuel) 22:1–51; Romans 10:14 – 11:12 What is our identity as the people of YHWH Elohim? Yeshurun (Jeshurun) is…
Man’s Justice versus Yah’s Compassion?
Many of us are taking the time to consider our relationship with YHWH during the Days of Awe and Yom Kippur (Atonement). Admittedly, it can be hard to reflect and swallow the truth of our actions over the past year in physical and spiritual deeds. It gets even harder to address our thoughts. With this…
Yom Kippur 2022
Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement When: Wednesday evening, October 5th Where: Silverton Foursquare Church Time: Doors open at 5 pm, Yom Kippur service begins at 5:30 pm followed by Oneg. We will dismiss at 7:45pm
How Strong Are You?
Imagine you are Israel of old, preparing to go into the promised land. Your leader, Moses—the guy you knew since birth—the father figure who explained YHWH’s laws to you—the pastor who directed your spiritual life–the leader who made sure physical needs were met, and the general who led you to many victories is not going…
Preparing to Stand Before the King
Scripture readings for Yom Teruah, the Day of Trumpets: Torah:B’resheet (Gen) 21:1-34; B’midbar (Num) 29:1-6; Haftorah:I Samuel 1:1 – 2:10; Brit Hadashah: I Thess 4:13-18 Scripture readings for this Shabbat start with all the children of Israel standing and gathering together in the Torah portion Nitzavim ‘Standing’ Devarim (Deut) 29:10 – 30:20; YeshaYahu (Isaiah) 61:10…
What’s Important?
Nitsavim begins with the words, “You stand today, all of you, before Elohim your God.” Deuteronomy 29:10 What an acknowledgment. Israel comes before the King of Kings to stand in His presence to accept the call to be a “righteous nation.” As a body, Israel humbled itself as a nation and as individuals. “Standing before”…
New or Renewed?
Ki Tavo – When you enter in D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1 – 29:9 Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 60:1-22 Matthew 4:13-24; Luke 21:1-4; Romans 11:1-15; Ephesians 1:3-6 One of the most satisfying jobs for a guy who works with wood is to restore something old and dilapidated, making it look new again. Working on home repairs, I’ve grown to…
Are You Ready to Enter In?
I was giving a riding lesson to one of my older students the other day and noticed her spirit was seemingly downcast. Typically, she is an enthusiastic person. I didn’t say anything until the end of her lesson, at which time I asked, “Are you doing ok?” That’s when the tears started to flow. The…