Author Archives: Pete Rambo

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About Pete Rambo

Details in 'About' page @ natsab.wordpress.com Basically, husband of two, father of four. Pastor x 23 years, former business and military background. Micro-farmer. Messianic believer in Yeshua haMashiach!

The Answer Isn’t ‘More Law’…

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Pete Rambo

I woke at about 1:30 a.m. thinking, ‘the answer isn’t more law….’  And, a flood of thoughts ensued.  Knowing I would never get back to sleep if I didn’t make some quick notes, I got up and scratched the thoughts … Continue reading →

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Good Vibrations!!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Okay, so if the Beach Boys are running through your head, here’s yer ‘fix!’ I’m a craftsman.  My wife says ‘jack of all trades, master of none.’  Still, I can do very nice woodwork, metalwork, I make knives, cheese, soap, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Rebellion.

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Pete Rambo

I was kinda looking forward to watching some fireworks tonight and a bit toward today…  you know, THE Fourth of July?  Yet, since I woke this morning a phrase has been bouncing around my mind like a ricochet bullet.  “Celebrating … Continue reading →

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REVIVE2014. Vendors.

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Pete Rambo

One cool aspect of REVIVE2014 was the Marketplace, open Friday and Sunday between sessions. I just thought I’d give a quick list and a few thoughts with a post dedicated to one specific vendor.. I’m sure I’ll miss some, but … Continue reading →

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REVIVE2014. Day 3.

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Technically, day 3 was two three four days ago…  Sunday.  (Yep, been busy since getting back and trying to catch up!!) We finished near midnight on Sunday and had no internet access until Monday afternoon, but with travel, tiredness and … Continue reading →

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REVIVE2014, Day 2.

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Another great day!! Shabbat with 600 of my newest close friends!! How cool to walk the hall between sessions and run into friends that I didn’t know were coming (the Lindseys and the Mercks) or to see a name flash … Continue reading →

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REVIVE2014, Day 1.

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Pete Rambo

(Belated post…  internet access troubles…) Wow! What a day!! My head is so full already, but the buffet is still set for a couple more days, so we’ll continue to absorb as much as possible! Previously, I linked the schedule … Continue reading →

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כל־בשׂר : “all flesh” means?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Last week in an email discussion with a friend over what the responsibilities of the Gentile are to the Torah, he said, “I never said a Gentile couldn’t go beyond the minimum standard set in the Acts 15 halachic ruling, … Continue reading →

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πολιτειαν : Citizenship for the grafted in?

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Paul was being stretched out on the rack as the centurion in charge prepared to interrogate him by flogging. Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn’t even been … Continue reading →

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“I’m a good Christian and so am I” -Daniel Botkin

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Pete Rambo

While preparing for next week’s conference, I was planning which speakers and topics I want to attend.  Daniel Botkin is a name I’ve heard a number of times, but am not really familiar with, so I thought I’d do a … Continue reading →

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REVIVE2014 Hebraic Roots Conference

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Pete Rambo

The annual Revive conference is next weekend.  This will be the first I have been able to attend…  Can’t wait!! If any of my friends on here are planning to attend, please hunt me down.  Would love to meet and … Continue reading →

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‘Cheapening’ Jewish identity?? Oh, really??!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Great article and comments, especially by John Reiler: Does It “Cheapen” Jewish Identity When a Gentile Practices the Torah of Israel? And, the article OMJ is addressing is: Unity in Messiah: A Commentary on One Law and Gentiles   Those … Continue reading →

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Tzitziot. In or Out. A few thoughts.

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Yesterday’s Torah Portion included Numbers 15:37-41 concerning tzitzits, a subject we have discussed before. As I finalized my preparations for Shabbat and a lesson titled ‘Faith and Focus‘, I turned my attention to re-reading the parsha and considering the other … Continue reading →

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A Common Error In Christianity and Judaism (Pt 2)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Jacob was in a bind!!  He was returning to the land and his brother, an enemy that desired his inheritance and blessing, was waiting for him.  What to do? Jacob decided to divide all he had -the people, the flocks … Continue reading →

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Neatly Tied Religion… 4 min. video…

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Pete Rambo

A challenge to most any set of ears… 2 Kings 17:7-41 speaks to our day like few passages in the whole Bible!  Particularly verses 32-41!! Why Israel Fell 7 Now this came about because the sons of Israel had sinned against … Continue reading →

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