Monthly Archives: August 2015

A few more ‘Memra’ verses in this portion….

Yesterday, I posted a Scripture image from my YouVersion account demonstrating an example of the use of ‘Memra’ from Deuteronomy.  We have argued on this blog before for the presence of Yeshua in the Torah, one example of which is … Continue reading

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In the beginning was the … Memra!

Maybe you’ve never heard this, but John’s use of ‘the Word’ (John 1:1ff) is not original.  Authoritative Aramaic translations of the Torah done by the rabbis, some 150+ years before Yeshua, used ‘Memra’ or ‘Memra de Yeya’ (Word, or Word of … Continue reading

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Steve King’s Double Dog Dare!

http://bible.com/100/psa.119.17-18.NASB

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God doesn’t like the smell of cr@p!!

Years ago when I was in sales, I walked up to a scheduled appointment at a very nice looking condominium. As I knocked on the door my expectations were very high (this was a ‘hot lead’) until the door opened.  … Continue reading

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Shabbat Shalom!

http://bible.com/59/isa.58.13-14.ESV

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What’s for dinner?

http://bible.com/59/lev.11.13-19.ESV

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Blood moons, Paradigm-shifts and Prophesy…

Here are multiple recent items that I have see that I want to share… First, an email today from the authors of the Lost in Translation Series, Hi Everyone,Just a glance at the September 2015 calendar should send a few … Continue reading

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Does this verse still apply?

http://bible.com/100/lev.23.14.NASB

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Christendom and the Sin of Jeroboam

On occasion, friend and fellow Messianic, Tzefanyah ben Yochanan, has visions that are prophetic in nature.  This morning my email had a detailed vision that he had yesterday, and it triggered some thoughts.  Here is the majority of that email, … Continue reading

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Israel Today: “COMMENTARY: Are We Witnessing the Conclusion to Story of the Prodigal Son?”

Another very interesting article just crossed my desk, thank you Mike!! Here is an interesting short article from Israel Today delving into the story of the Prodigal Son and what we are seeing happen today between Jews and Messianic believers…  … Continue reading

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Why did Jesus (Yeshua) come?

Like most who are raised in Christendom, I grew up believing that Jesus came to ‘save His people from their sins.’  And, I was only partly right!  Indeed, personal redemption is necessary for the Messiah’s mission, but it is not … Continue reading

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Does ‘truth’ change?

Multiple points made in yesterday’s post about professor Daniel I. Block’s essay have been running through my head.  The major one is one I’ve pondered before but am again relishing.  Simply, the truth recorded in Torah has not and cannot … Continue reading

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James Block touring Southeast!!

You may remember from my reports of the First Bney Yosef Congress that we especially enjoyed the music ministry of James Block and his wife Liz. Well, he is coming to the southeastern US in September!!  (And, even if you … Continue reading

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“Stop the Press! Mainline Christian Scholars Beginning to Promote the Torah of Moses “

Following is the beginning of a terrific article by friend and fellow blogger, Peter Vest, about Wheaton College Professor of Old Testament, Daniel I. Block’s essay entitled “Preaching Old Testament Law to New Testament Christians.”   Stop the Press! Mainline … Continue reading

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Prophecy at Breathtaking speed!!

Biblical prophecy is happening so fast in our day that it takes one’s breath away!  Things are happening that even a year ago seemed impossible! Yesterday morning someone forwarded a news article to me that seemed almost impossible a couple … Continue reading

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