Tag Archives: Torah

The Grass Withers….

If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a hundred times. The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.  Isaiah 40:8 and 1st Peter 1:24-25 Pastors commonly quote this verse immediately after reading a … Continue reading

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A few more book recommendations…

So, I’ve been catching up on my reading…  The pile hasn’t shrunk much, but at least I am getting through some of them.  (More coming tomorrow… LOL!) Here are two recommendations, the first without reservations, the second with a caveat. … Continue reading

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Defining ‘Apostasy’ and ‘THE Man of Sin’

II Thessalonians 2:3, in a passage about the last days, says, Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the … Continue reading

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‘In Abraham by faith’ really means…

While reading in Genesis yesterday, I noticed a verse that dispels a couple common misconceptions, or false defenses in both Christendom and in Judaism/Messianic Judaism. In Christendom, a common objection to keeping Torah is the idea that ‘I am of … Continue reading

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Several awesome book recommendations!!

Currently, I am reading several awesome books!!  I wanted to share a few quick thoughts on each and links to these excellent sources. First up is Rabbi Itzhak Shapira’s scholarly work, The Return of the Kosher Pig.  As most of … Continue reading

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David and Goliath. Prophecy? Let’s see…

Several parts of my study have recently converged on 1 Samuel.  Initially, while looking at ‘אבן‘ or ‘stone,’ I was led to consider David and his use of a stone to slay Goliath. In the considering of this story, I … Continue reading

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The Error of Dividing the Law

For centuries, millenia, really, Christendom has embraced an error that it calls the ‘Three-Fold Division of the Law.’  It is particularly prevalent in Reformed circles, sometimes even called a ‘cornerstone’ of reformed teaching.  Most all other main streams of theology … Continue reading

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A thought… Biblical Exegesis.

Great short teaching on Biblical Exegesis.

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Of elephants and theologians….

On an unnamed blog that I read from time to time, the question was asked, We understand that the Old Covenant was inaugurated with blood (Ex. 34) and its terms were verbally established for God’s people through the giving of … Continue reading

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Torah Time ~ Beresheit part 1- Gen 1:1-6:8

Torah Time ~ Beresheit part 1- Gen 1:1-6:8. You will totally enjoy this study of the alef-tav based in Genesis 1:1.  Bithiah does an excellent job revealing connections to Mashiach and tying the beginning of ‘the Book’ to the end!  … Continue reading

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Wow!! What a week! Sukkot2013…

I slept in this morning…  sure needed it! The last three months have been at least partly consumed with getting ready to host Sukkot.  The Father’s hand was clearly involved all the way through, but I often found myself worrying … Continue reading

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“Grace IS the Law!!”

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‘Be ye holy, as I am holy…’

The Apostle Peter quotes from the ‘old’ testament when he says, ‘Be ye holy, as I am holy.’  What does this really mean?  What does the ‘church’ tell us it means, versus what Scripture tells us it means? We’ll look … Continue reading

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What are the ‘sacred writings…?’

Lately, I have been feverishly working to finish an extended study of the Book of Ezra.  Part of my study today brought a familiar verse to mind, so I took a quick look.  You know this one.  Rav Shaul (Paul), … Continue reading

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Know Your Bible? 10 Question Pop Quiz. (Subject: General)

I’m going to put up 10 questions and then the answers at the very end.  DO NOT scroll to the bottom unless you want the answers.  Try to answer first, then scroll.  Leave a comment on how you did and … Continue reading

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