Tag Archives: Torah

Interesting article re: Yom Teruah v. Rosh Hashanah…

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Pete Rambo

Someone in my congregation sent me an article by Nehemiah Gordon about the origins of the name ‘Rosh Hashanah’ for the Feast of Yahweh referred to in Scripture as ‘Yom Teruah’ or ‘day of shouting/blowing.’ This is worth reading and … Continue reading →

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I Should Have Seen It Coming….

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Pete Rambo

I have recently written several posts highlighting glaring translator error or bias.  Predictably, I have received multiple requests about Bible translation recommendations, or thoughts on a particular version…  I should have seen that coming!  So, here is a short post … Continue reading →

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A Sunday Church Service…

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Pete Rambo

I have been totally engrossed in preparing eight messages/teachings for Sukkot.  As a result, I have not been able to write, like I enjoy doing…  (Though, the Ezra series will likely end up on the blog…  Currently, it is starting … Continue reading →

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YHWH was pleased for His righteousness’ sake to…

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Pete Rambo

YHWH was pleased for His righteousness’ sake to make the Torah great and glorious! Is. 42:21 Did He stop being righteous? Did He change His mind? Or, is the idea that He did away with His Torah a FALSE teaching … Continue reading →

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Translators & ‘the lying pen of the scribes…’ Pt. 3

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Pete Rambo

In order to enjoy this part of the series the most, go get a third grader who is decent at reading.  You’ll need them in a few minutes to demonstrate that this one does NOT take a degree in rocket … Continue reading →

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Translators & ‘the lying pen of the scribes…’ Pt.2

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Pete Rambo

A couple days ago I posted the first in this occasional series… Today, we follow up with another example of clear translator bias that leads to false theology or wrong understanding of Scripture. Let’s look at Acts 7:38. This is … Continue reading →

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Do We Really Need the Old Testament?

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Pete Rambo

via Do We Really Need the Old Testament?. Genevieve rightly quotes the professor: “Grace is the way TO God.  Obedience is the walk WITH God.” Enjoy this short clip.

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By what standard?? Pray tell!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Pete Rambo

… I can tell you what is NOT the standard!!

The Westminster Confession of Faith is NOT the standard!!
The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is NOT the standard!!
The Articles of Religion of the Methodist Church are NOT the standard!!
The Confessions of the Lutheran Church are NOT the standard!! …. Continue reading →

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What Is the Hebrew Roots Movement: A Response to GotQuestions.org

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Pete Rambo

What Is the Hebrew Roots Movement: A Response to GotQuestions.org. Terrific well articulated article that uses the Word of God to refute the word of man. Keep this one in your hip pocket!

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The Remez Gospel

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Pete Rambo

So, I was reading in the Gospel of John, when I saw a ‘picture’ I had never seen before. One of the really cool things I have learned as I have grown in this Hebraic walk, is that there is … Continue reading →

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Words I LONG to hear…

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Pete Rambo

Y’shua said, ‘Whoever keeps and teaches (the Commandments), he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.’  Matthew 5:19b We live in a time and culture that elevates all manner of men to be ‘heroes.’  We have movies about … Continue reading →

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God’s Covenant with the Gentiles:

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Pete Rambo

… Uh, there is none. Look it up: Jeremiah 31:31 Are you grafted in? Do you know what that REALLY means? Read RT: Grafting Shalom!

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Shoftim: Defining the Messiah

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Pete Rambo

This week’s Torah potion is fascinating in that it offers several very clear pictures concerning our Moshiach.  We see pictures of Him as judge, king and the most famous and clear picture, as prophet.  There is a shadow of Him … Continue reading →

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Sukkot 2013 page updated with pics…

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Pete Rambo

I have updated the Sukkot 2013 page with pics of the site where we will be fellowshipping.  Currently, we are expecting about 50-60 with a lot of ‘maybes.’ Dates: evening of 18 September through evening of 26 September. Come for … Continue reading →

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Reading someone else’s love letter?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Pete Rambo

 

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