Traditions

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

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

What happened from cross to resurrection? #2 of 2

Hi all, What happened to Jesus upon His death? Having triumphed on the cross, it left Him free to move about at will in the spirit realm located

What happened from the cross to the resurrection? #1 of 2

Hi all, You have no doubt heard stirring messages from the pulpit about the supposed battle between Jesus and Satan in the heart of the earth after

For your Consideration #2, Order of Passover week

Hi all, Let's pick up Passover week following in the steps of Jesus. Mark's gospel provides details no other gospel does. That Palm Sunday,

For your consideration: Chronological Order of Resurrection week

Hi all, Many people have studied, written, and argued over the centuries about the order of events surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection. So I

The Soldier, Athlete, and Farmer #2

Hi all, Many years ago a pastor called me on the phone, asking me to consider joining his multi-level marketing team. A multi-level company is one in

Additional thought: Not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill

Hi all, The response to the series 'How Jewish Should a Christian Be', has been very good, but I feel the need to take 1 extra week to go

How Jewish Should a Christian Be? #4

Hi all, Last week we covered the founding apostles' decision not to put any requirements for obeying the law of Moses on Gentile believers, and that

How Jewish Should a Christian Be? #3

Hi all, We ended last week in the midst of the Acts 15 meeting which would decide the fate of Gentile believers in the Jewish Messiah. Peter had