Category: Rollyn’s Reads

You might have heard a saying that goes like, “God does answer prayers. it’s either yes, no, or wait.”  But is this always the case?  This week’s Torah study is called Devarim, or Words, Matters.  So, do the Sages believe words matter, or do they believe in words and matters?  In either case, our prayers…

A Little Zealous? When coaching for sporting events, I have witnessed the zealousness of parents. Their passion for their child to win would many times overlook the rules of the game or a call made by a referee.  To be “right” in their physical world, these parents would step on others.  It was embarrassing. To…

Looking for Wisdom? The story of King Balak highlights the concept of seeking the services of a “prophet for hire.”  But if we look closer, there is an example of how YHWH warns an unbeliever to turn from foolish ways and become wise.  In Numbers, chapters 23-24, Yah uses four attempts to turn Balak away…

Giants, kings of the past, and the “Book of YHWH’s Battles,” what possible relevance do they have on us today? We often gloss through the books of Torah and the Writings and are met with names and events that we can’t even recognize, let alone pronounce.  Consequently, we give them little credit.  But in the…

Are the kings of this earth a reflection of ourselves?  Are “we the people” the ones being held accountable for current world events? We read in Daniel 2:21: “And it is He (YHWH) who changes the times and the epochs, He removes kings and establishes kings.” If this is true, then is there any reason…

Have you ever been afraid to move forward in life?  Maybe some obstacles seemed too big, and you decided to play it safe.  It’s more common than you think.  Moses led Israel out of Egypt with the sole promise of entering a promised land.  But when finally confronted, Israel got scared.  Even after seeing the…

Conviction Anyone? (Bechukotai—“In My Statutes”) Are you tired of being sick and tired?  Are you tired of fear and anxiety?  There is an answer.  It is found in the laws of YHWH. Some might think that the God of Torah or Law is a vengeful God who is constantly condemning His people.  Whereas, Yeshua (Jesus) is…

Have you ever given thought to the “numbers” of Israel?  Is it possible that we might have been viewing their numbers from a perspective that might be misunderstood? After reviewing some research, I’m starting to think so.      It seems that whenever Yahweh wants to make a point among the nations, He works with small groups…

What would you do if a dust throwing, coat tearing, violent crowd accused you falsely . . . calling for your death? Would you remain strong? How do we remain strong in YHWH? I believe our strength is found in knowing our identity.According to Scripture, we were made in the image of Yah. We are…

Need a Light? Beha’alotcha  “In Your Going Up” Numbers 8:1–12:16 Zech 2:10-4:7 I Cor. 10:6-13 What does the Old Testament offer to a new believer?  Is it relevant in light of the New Testament and the Gospel of the Messiah? The book of Revelation begins with, “The Revelation of the Messiah” (Rev. 1:1).  Shortly after,…