Tag Archives: Yahweh

Puttin’ lipstick on a pig! A lil’ dab’ll do ya!

My, the lengths we go to to justify behaving like the world.  Do we understand the damage it does to us and to our children? Here is an invitation we received…  followed by some thoughts. ____________________________ October 31, 2013 from … 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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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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“What’s this sound of bleating in my ears?”

I think my father used that line on me one time.  It sounds as a curious condemnation, but knowing the story behind it enlightens it. 14 But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is … 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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Evan, the cornerstone, revealing Mashiach.

A couple weeks ago, as we studied Devarim (Deuteronomy) 32, verses 30 and 31 stood out to me. How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the Lord … 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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Sukkot 2013!! Pics from the Feast…

Hey, all!!  I just wanted to share some of the pics and fun we are having…  There are about 60 people with another 40 or so expected over the weekend.  Most are camping…  I have my hammock up in the … Continue reading

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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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