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The problem is that in the majority of translations, the word Azazel is rendered into English as scapegoat, but Azazel is no goat at all. What the Bible says is that the goat went to meet, or perhaps confront Azazel…
Tired or not, he needed to be ready for the day of Yom Kippur itself, for on this day, the High Priest had to undergo five changes of clothing along with five complete immersions, and ten acts of washing of the hands and feet…
There is an aura of mystery covering this feast (…) It is indeed an enigma for no reasons are given for the zicharon, for the t’ruah, or for the calling of a holy convocation. All this makes the study of this feast fascinating…
“… But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs”. Matthew 24:7 This is what we are witnessing today, however, these birth pangs, or the pangs of the Messiah as the Talmud also calls them, will grow in intensity and it seems to be climbing steadily toward its apex these days…
These then were stages of training, stops of sanctification before they reached the Promised Land. Just like it is with the believer in his own journey to our promised land, which is eternity in heaven…
This is not about politics or parties or personal persuasions. This is about the spiritual battle against the Jewish nation where Satan’s desire is to take our minds off of the center of God’s focus and will.
So if you are asked why you support Israel what would you answer? …
For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for he wrote about Me. This means that if they knew the Torah they would believe in Jesus; this statement shows another great difference between rabbinical Judaism and biblical Judaism.
More profound than the splitting of the sea itself were all of God’s actions before, during and after it…
Throughout this account, the Israelites were told three times to tell, to remind their children of this great story (12:26, 13:8, 13:14). And to their daily reminder was added a yearly seven-day celebration of Unleavened Bread….
This past week’s parasha brings us to a very special place in the Scriptures. Again, the parasha is that weekly portion of the five books…
From Genesis 12 where the promise of a new nation was given to Abraham, we now reach Exodus 12 where the birth of this nation is now taking place. The word adat finds its root in the word ad (עֵד) which means witness and this is descriptive of Israel’s calling as it points to her being chosen to be a witness of God, as a light to the nations: This was part of her task…
In the very first chapter of Genesis, we read, In the beginning God created. The word God, Elohim, is in the plural while the verb created, is in singular. Here we can see the plurality of the divinity, right at the threshold of the Scriptures.
In the very first chapter of Genesis, we read, In the beginning God created. The word God, Elohim, is in the plural while the verb created, is in singular. Here we can see the plurality of the divinity, right at the threshold of the Scriptures.
This is a small excerpt of the larger-than-life events of Ariel Ministries’ founder, Dr. A. G. Fruchtenbaum. He is a much sought after and respected international bible teacher. His testimony will encourage you!
One major reason for the 10 plagues is to point out the manner of salvation. While each plague and its judgment is a demonstration of God’s power over the other gods or foreign religions, the purpose is directed towards the salvation of man.
One major reason for the 10 plagues is to point out the manner of salvation. While each plague and its judgment is a demonstration of God’s power over the other gods or foreign religions, the purpose is directed towards the salvation of man.
Consider the words tongues of fire which marked the event. How would a Jew understand this? They were already familiar with associating the shape of tongues with the act of redemption and deliverance. For instance, this must have reminded them of a ceremony which was done every year during the Day of Repentance, Yom Kippur…
Pharaoh is asking for a miracle, but then again, he is asking for much (…) the word here is mophet, which describes a marvelous and supernatural event, and Pharaoh is going to be well served, in fact 11 times over. We have the 10 plagues plus this coming one with the “tanin” (sea monster or dragon). So, fasten your seat belt, the spectacle is just beginning…
The name He uses is Yaweh; Yud, Hei, Vav, Hei. This is His proper name associated with His promises and covenants.Something He never forgets… This is one reason why He acts and will act these days and very soon, for His promises are as sure as His name, as He says in Psalm 138.
So, according to the words of this man, since this new messianic movement has survived until today, it must mean it is from God, for no one was able nor is able to undermine its growth and power. And Gamaliel even adds that whoever fights it, fights God.