Have you ever been to a service where people are calling out for the Ruach HaKodesh (known as the Holy Spirit) to descend on a body of Believers? Many times, it can get loud and even a bit chaotic in their efforts to “call the Spirit down.” Is this supported by the Scriptures? This week…
We all know the New Testament story of Rabbi Saul being confronted by the voice of Yeshua when he was determined to destroy “The Way.” Up to the point of this encounter, Saul was a Pharisee of Pharisees. He held a place of honor and was esteemed by those who followed the traditions of men. …
Imagine for a moment that you were part of Israel coming out of Egypt into the wilderness. From sun up to sun down there would have been something to do. In this abundance of necessary cooperation, I’m guessing people who did nothing would not be appreciated. Most likely, these people wouldn’t even be welcomed in…
It seems that everyone is searching for God. There is a thirst for something or someone meaningful. Some call on a “higher power” or “personal truth” for their god. Others are turning to AI to fulfill their needs. But, for those of us who follow Yeshua (Jesus), we have come to know God as the…
Full beards and sidelocks? Is it a gown for a nun or priest? Is it full leg coverings and a hat. Suit and tie? In our quest to look holy do we ignore the deeper meaning of, “be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy’” (Leviticus 19:2). And, by ignoring the deeper meaning,…
As King David said in Psalms 51, “I was bought forth in iniquity and in sin my mother conceived me.” If true, how can we as sinners ever come clean before the Lord? This Sabbath, I will be concluding our series on the Book of Ephesians by covering chapters 5:1-6:11. Amazingly, this text correlates…
Many times, people want to define themselves by what they do. Though is this a Biblical model? Are we merely an expression of a scripted label or is there something more profound? Over the next few weeks, I would like to step away up from trying to explain Torah’s sacrificial system and instead, approach…
Over the last few Sabbaths, a number of people have asked “how to keep” the soon coming Passover and Feast of Unleavened. Understandably, it’s a hard question to answer, due to different and cherished viewpoints. But in an attempt to direct you towards your own answers, I’ll do my best in providing some information if…
People love to blame the puppet masters of this world for how they think, behave, and even respond. But is there another option in life? I believe the King of the Universe wants to cut the strings of the puppets so they can assemble for their kingly and royal priesthood purpose! Are you ready to…
This week’s study is called, “When you elevate?” In the Biblical text, elevate can mean census which is to rise, lift up, or stand. So, if you were to be counted as a follower of Yahweh, how would you lift up His Name? And, when you are counted, what will be seen? Do you display…