Tag Archives: Sabbath

Do Beavers Keep the Sabbath?

In a fascinating multi-year study, Larren Cole documented a colony of beavers that keep the seventh-day Sabbath! In the process he encountered multiple stories of other individual animals as well as whole specie groups that keep Shabbat. Should we be … Continue reading

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Why defend patriarchy?

A couple of good posts came up in my Instagram feed today. Among others, I follow several posters and hashtags related to Biblical roles, family structure, masculinity, femininity, and patriarchy. Truly, that is the ‘new rebel.’ The post at left … Continue reading

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Things that make you go, “Hmmmm…”

If the Sabbath is no longer relevant, why did Yeshua invoke its latter-day significance in the last week of his life?  Hmmmm… The everlasting and unchanging Word says multiple times that the seventh-day Sabbath, the Shabbat, is ‘olam.’  (Forever.) Verse … Continue reading

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Scott Hillman teaching videos

Late last week, I posted a video interview of Scott Hillman, Assembly of God pastor, who, along with his congregation, has crossed over to a Hebraic (Biblical) practice and understanding of Scripture.  This morning I am enjoying one of his … Continue reading

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Hermeneutics and Theological Cockelburs

Not long ago, an old friend from seminary visited.  Unlike most friends in ministry who jettisoned us after we began this Messianic journey, they have remained close, though we rarely have a Scriptural discussion of real substance.  This visit was … Continue reading

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Christians Returning to the Jewish Roots of the Saturday Sabbath

I was notified this morning of an article published in today’s Breaking Israel News.   Knowing the author, Eliyahu Berkowitz, has been a blessing.  He genuinely wants to understand us who stand in ‘no man’s land.’  I really look forward to … Continue reading

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Shabbat, the Blessed Command

When we first began celebrating Shabbat, it was so hard to rest.  The command seemed to prevent me from doing some of the things I thought I wanted to do. Then, over time, I began to transition to a right … Continue reading

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Guilt-free Rest!

I am a bit of a workaholic.  Some might say, ‘more than a bit.’ If I think I can squeeze something else onto my plate, I will find a way to do it.  It is just the way I am … Continue reading

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Got Shabbat?

Perpetual covenant.  Forever.  And, the sign the He sanctified us (see v. 13).  Got Shabbat? http://bible.com/114/exo.31.12-17.NKJV

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Stunning rainbow…

Two days ago, I witnessed what was easily the most stunning rainbow I have ever seen.  My camera phone does not do it justice.  It was so close and so vivid the tree it appears to come from literally looked … Continue reading

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Countering the Mark of the Beast…

The ‘Mark of the Beast’ is a pretty common prophecy topic, but have you ever noticed that there are several ‘marks’ God puts on HIS people?  By those ‘marks’ can you KNOW that you are one of His? The mark … Continue reading

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The Way : A Documentary

The Kickstarter Campaign has already been all over the internet and the trailer is a ‘must-see!’  I have had communication with the Producer and the Director for The Way and I feel VERY good about where this documentary is going … Continue reading

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Puzzling Theology

I love jigsaw puzzles.  There is something both compelling and satisfying in assembling the pieces of a puzzle and watching a picture slowly emerge. A few days ago a co-worker brought a puzzle to work and many in the office … Continue reading

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Stunning sunset this evening…

So often in Scripture the heavens and the earth are called as witnesses to God’s covenants.  Yeshua (Jesus) says, ‘Not one jot or tittle of the Torah and the Prophets will pass away before heaven and earth do.’ Heaven and … Continue reading

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Noach, some useful stuff…

I learned today from Ray Gardner that this Portion, Noach, is his favorite Torah Parasha because of all the end times themes. I have posted his Study Notes on the Torah Portion Page. While my favorites are the Joseph portions, … Continue reading

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