Many of you have studied the Torah portion called Noach for some time now. Most likely you have underlined your favorite verses preparing to share them with others. But have you ever just thought about why Yahweh chose Noah? The text tells us, “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” But what is…
Author: MVF Silverton
What’s Your Bible Game Plan For the Next Year?
As we come to a close for YHWH’s Feast Days 2024, what would you say has been the most valuable blessing for you? For many, it’s the opportunity to be in The Word. But what does this look like? What does it truly mean to be “In” the “Word.” During the Sukkot season, groups gather…
The Cover of Yom Kippur
Yom Kippuriym – Day of Atonements Vayiqra (Leviticus) 16:1-34; 18:1-30; B’midbar (Numbers) 29:7-11 YeshaYahu (Isaiah) 57:14 – 58:14; Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 3:21-26; II Corinthians 5:10-21; Colossians 1:9-29; 2:6-15; 3:1-17 Covering our bodies with clothing is an essential task we do at the start of every day. With the work I do, covering myself protects my…
Prayer: What is it?
Big Rocks are awesome. You’ve seen them—the monster rocks that no person or persons can move. When I see them, I naturally want to climb to the top, stand on it, look around, and listen. Do you ever get that feeling? The study of Ha’azinu means to “give ear.” This, of course, would lead us…
How to Be Right?
Recently, I found myself struggling with arguments sent to me. In hearing them, I started to see two common denominators in the argument. There was a consistency in how people were viewing a problem. The first point of view was found in the belief that any person who had a different opinion was evil. The…
The Leading Tribe in the End Times
Many of us are intrigued about prophecy in these end times and want to learn more. Many of us have come to understand that the fall festivals of YHWH (Lev 23) are prophetic and they are rehearsals of the Messiah’s second coming. We have found teachers to say that the festivals in the Law of…
How Do We Enter In?
Have you ever reached the end of your rope? Maybe you wanted to tell someone, but have bottled it up until you just can’t hold it in any longer. Finally, you burst out, “I need help.” You aren’t alone. It’s ok to share what is going on in our lives. And it’s also good to…
Two Mites – The Most
Ki Tavo – When You Enter In Devarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1 – 29:9 YeshaYahu (Isaiah) 60:1-22 Luke 21:1-4; Rom 11:1-15; Eph 1:3-6 What do you call two paralyzed doctors with good standing in the community? A paradox, lol! What is a paradox? How do we understand one found in the Scriptures? The dictionary definition…
May He Have Your Attention Please?
Ki Tetse – When you go D’varim (Deut) 21:10 – 25:19 YeshaYahu (Isaiah) 54:1-10 Matthew 5:27-30; 1 Cor 5:1-5 What kind of news are most people inclined to click on and read? Do stories on acts of kindness and benevolence toward needy and hurting people make the headlines? What topics do get the attention of…
Discerning Judges
I was working with a much younger person this last week and a question came up. I’ve heard the inquiry before, but it was more impactful this time for some reason. You may have heard the question as well. It goes like this, “With so many people telling me what to believe or not believe,…