Tag Archives: Yeshua

10 Paradigm-shifting Old Testament Verses

A few days ago I published a piece titled ‘10 Paradigm-shifting New Testament Verses.’  It was a piece that generated more discussion than anything I have published to date on this blog.   Great discussion thread!! Good! Discussion and thinking are … Continue reading

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In the Beginning was The Word!

Where exactly did John get this idea? A.)  Stroke of literary genius? B.) Inspiration of the Holy Spirit? C.)  Rabbinic thought of his day? Most, especially in Christendom, will be shocked to hear that the answer is not A.  His … Continue reading

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The Maker of the Universe

I was reminded of this awesome song the other day…  Incredible poignancy in the lyrics.  How mighty is our KING!   The Maker of the universe As Man for man was made a curse The claims of Law which He … Continue reading

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The 3 signs of apostasy, and how to deal with doubt in your life

Following post reblogged.  Excellent!!  HIGHLY recommended for all to read!! ___________________________________ Are there signs in a person’s life that they are headed towards apostasy, loss of faith? What can a person dealing with doubt do to renew faith and grow … Continue reading

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The Divine Messiah in Judaism!

I just LOVE Rabbi Itzhak Shapira’s teachings!  Much depth and passion.  Pray for him that our Father use him to open eyes of those seeking Messiah!

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The Veiled Messiah

Encouraging video!  May Abba open eyes!!

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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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Thank you, Judah!!

I wrote, in a very recent post , “Are there some things very special about Judah that we need to acknowledge?  Absolutely!! ” Even as I wrote it, I was thinking of a few things I am very thankful to … Continue reading

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A Christian Teacher Has Questions About Messianic Judaism

A Christian Teacher Has Questions About Messianic Judaism. Reposted from a thread on our fellowship’s site.  Good overview email and a link to another blog I enjoy.

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Bilateral Ecclesiology. Antisemitism…. In Reverse?

A book I read recently hit a nerve.  Frankly, I didn’t realize it was such a sore spot until that moment. More than a few times in the last couple months, I have run into a theological debate/discussion about ecclesiology.  … 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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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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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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