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Rosh HaShanah Explained #5, Yom Kippur and the 2 Goats

Hi all, When I was growing up one of my brothers was the scapegoat, always getting our father's wrath focused on him. Partly because they were so

Rosh haShanah explained, Yom Kippur, Tabernacles, #4

Hi all, "Thus the Messianic hope*, resurrection, and immortality of the soul are intertwined with the message of the shofar." So today we will talk

Rosh haShanah explained, Yom Kippur, Tabernacles, #3; What Paul Taught

Hi all, Understanding Paul's knowledge of the Jewish festivals, from which he wrote his letters, allows us to set the context of his teachings,

Rosh haShanah explained, Yom Kippur, Tabernacles #2

Hi all, Last week I shared about the Feast of Trumpets which is a God-designated feast. The festival is also called Rosh haShanah, and several

Rosh haShanah explained, Yom Kippur, Tabernacles #1

Hi all, The Jewish New Year, Rosh haShanah is upon us. It is also called 'Yom Teruah' (Day of the Awakening Blast), and understanding this holiday

The Holy Spirit; How to Know Him #6

Hi all, If you are now practicing switching your mind's focus from the natural senses to the spirit man on a regular basis, you've come to know

The Holy Spirit; How to Know Him #5

Hi all, How can you tell the difference in the 'feel' of the Father, or Son, or Spirit? The Father is the Source. He is the giver of every

The Holy Spirit, How to Know Him #4

Hi all, First - Some months back we posted the notice below on our correspondence, asking people to

Baptism in the Philippines

Our dear friends and house church affiliate in the Philippines organized a mass baptism of 30 new Christians. The use of the pool, sound system and

They Holy Spirit, How to Know Him #3

Hi all, Last week we established why we ask the Father in prayer rather than Jesus or the Holy Spirit. The question then naturally arises; "How can

They Holy Spirit; How to Know Him #2

Hi all, Last week I shared how every prayer request in the New Testament is to the Father, not Jesus, and there is not a single prayer to the Holy

The Holy Spirit; How to Know Him, and Why We Don’t Pray to Him #1

Hi all, I was teaching a class on the Holy Spirit at what was then called the World Prayer Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In that particular

Cultural Things that Change the Whole Meaning of Verses #2: Wake up, eye salve, writing in the dust

Hi all, Today I'll focus on what Jesus wrote in the dust and the context of the Feast of Tabernacles, because once it is understood it is like a

Cultural things that changes the whole meaning of verses #1: 7 stars, white stone, asleep

Hi all, I was teaching at one of our first Dutch conferences some years ago and was telling the story of the visitation from the Lord where He

Follow Up #2 of 2; Who Can Expect Divine Healing, Chronic Conditions

Hi all, Last week we looked in the gospels at people who demonstrated personal faith for healing. Faith forms when you have a personal revelation

Follow Up #1 of 2: Things Learned; Who Can Expect Divine Healing?

Hi all, It seemed good due to the response from the last series to talk more about when to believe for a divine healing versus when it is up to our