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…
Have you noticed a decline or an inability for people to listen to an argument contrary to their own opinion? Whether it’s schools, churches, governments, or families there is a noticeable spirit of rebellion growing against authority. Most recently, at the 2026 State of the Union, we had half of a political party not show…
Throughout Torah, we can read about the personal strains within the anointed priesthood of Aaron. Those struggles included being swayed by Israel to build a golden calf and losing his two sons due to their disrespect towards YHWH. Like us, his battles were real. In his example, we can see that no matter…
Shalom and many blessings , Please consider our invitation for you to join the Robert Villa discussion February 20-21. It is meant to be a weekend of insightful understanding. One thing I have appreciated over the years regarding Hebrew Roots, is that we have all been willing to study and ask questions. This event…
This week I was drawn to Exodus 20, where we are reminded to serve the fullest picture of Yahweh our Elohim. What is that fullest picture you may ask? I believe it is stated in the beginning and ending of the first four commands. A message of descriptive hope and love that explains the commands…