Parashat Mishpatim
The name mishpatim means, the Rules, for this is how Exodus 21 begins. This section of the Bible comes right after the giving of the 10 Commandments which then begins the series of other laws flowing from these commandments…
Buried in Mud
Here, in the introduction of evil’s anatomy, we find a description of the wicked one who is seemingly so sure of himself but in actual fact, his soul is in a constant state of anxiety and apprehension…
A Pillar of Faith
The righteous will live by his faith.(Habakkuk 2:4b) This statement is composed of only three words in the Hebrew, yet they say so much. They make a bold declaration, highlighting the difference between a human orchestrated religious system with that taught in the Scriptures. What is the difference?…
Longing in Faith
One thing we can say is that the Spirit really understands our impatience and our frustrations. Notice these many words: there are 7 affirmations being made. His coming is so sure that it has been appointed. It is moving towards a goal: the Hebrew word here is moed, like the appointed times of the feasts of Israel….
Unveiling the Center, Israel
“Look among the nations”, the Lord asks Habakkuk, not only because the evil is a worldwide problem, but because the solution for the problem begins right there in Israel…
What is Your Response?
The Lord speaks to all believers and tells us what we should do in the meantime as the world is preparing for the coming of Yeshua…
PRAYER…HOW NOT TO AND HOW TO
The purpose of prayer is not to be heard by people, but to communicate with God. These then were called hypocrites because they were pretending; their motivation was dishonest. This is why the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer is so positionally important. “Our Father, Who is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9)…
Is God Responsible?
Habakkuk asked God this question some 2600 years ago and before him, some 4000 years ago, Job asked God this same thing. It seems that nothing has changed. So where is God when evil strikes?…
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
While each swirl may represent galaxies of billions of stars, the Bible says in Psalm 147 that the Lord knows each one of them and He gave each a name…
What is Your Grape?
At this time of the Gregorian calendar’s New Year, many of us ask ourselves what resolution or changes we are considering in our lives. What a great way to enter the book of Numbers, chapter 6 and take a deeper look at the Nazarite vow…
The Shepherds at Migdal Eder
When we consider this text (Luke Chapter 2:1-7), another question arises. Why did the Glory of the Lord appear to these particular shepherds, among the many in Israel? Why in this place and not another? This is when we are going to see something truly extraordinary…
Don’t Just Sit There, Pray!
In fact, chapter 10 of Daniel is like a manual for believers in the end times. There we find a perfect pattern of activity to follow for our own days. It will teach us how to make ourselves ready and to make a difference in this world…
His Sudden Advent
Because Hanukkah and Christmas are so closely situated on the calendar some might dare to call this the season of Chrismukkah. However, is there a positive and productive correlation between these two events? We can surely say that without Hanukkah there would have been no Christmas…
The Nursing Child Called Yonek
In the History of the Church there are many legends and traditions which conceal many biblical truths, especially when it comes to Christmas.For instance, how many magi were there? Not three.
Firstfruit of the Resurrection
The account given points to some exceptional individuals who were armed with such faith and boldly showed it throughout the ordeal of the crucifixion and the resurrection…
A Few Good Witnesses
Of the many women that were there, only three are named. That is in keeping with the requirement of the law which says that …on the evidence of two or three witnesses a matter shall be confirmed. Deut. 19:15b…
The Day the Messiah Died
What makes these signs so significant is that they are not only recorded in the Bible, but also in secular history books…
The Tav’s Cry for Israel
But what is the message and the significance of this sudden darkness? What did it mean to the people then? This darkness brings us from the first Passover and then to its final fulfillment…
The Dawning of that Special Day
In the story of Peter’s repentance, the rooster plays a very significant role. Why use the rooster?…
The Taming of Infobesity
Today they have created machines which can process this overload of information, but they are so powerful that the scientific world has started to worry about its strength and about how it could, as they say, take over our world…