All of us should set aside time to consider atonement for our sins. Leviticus 16 describes animal sacrifice and ceremonial laws which were relevant to God’s people prior to the death of Christ. There is much focus on atonement, even ending with instructions to take a day each year to do no work just to … Continue reading Atonement: Getting Right With God
In the United States and much of the world today there is a worldview that preaches “tolerance” as a virtue. Ironically, the world preaches tolerance for just about any belief except Christianity or Judaism. Jehovah does not share the opinion that tolerance is a virtue, at least in the context of His people honoring false gods and idols … Continue reading Is “Tolerance” A Virtue?
Understanding Hebrew roots – “God’s ways” not “Jewish traditions” Far too many Christians are taught today in churches that the Old Testament is an interesting book of stories but not relevant anymore or that somehow the New Testament has completely replaced the Old Testament. This is simply not true. Seek to understand the Hebrew roots God … Continue reading Focused Ministries – Understanding Hebrew Roots
I find it very rewarding to unpack the laws and instructions Jehovah has provided in such a way that I can consider each thoughtfully and prayerfully. Jehovah instructs us throughout His word to observe the Sabbath. It has even more significance than most of us realize. It is beyond just resting every seventh day. Jehovah … Continue reading Jehovah Wants Us To Trust In Him
Mainstream Christianity still teaches the ten commandments, but often teaches them as if they no longer are relevant because of the grace of Christ. Many teach “we don’t have to obey the commandments, or at least not all of them, because we are under grace”. The most problematic part of this logic is that to be … Continue reading There Are Still 10 Commandments… They Did Not Expire
Be careful in your life that when Jehovah speaks clearly to you, you do not negotiate with Him but rather obey. He is our Lord and all powerful Creator of everything. His wisdom and His plans are beyond our understanding. We have not position or power or wisdom with which to negotiate with Him. We either obey … Continue reading Do Not Negotiate With God, But Rather Obey
I never cease to be amazed by people who claim the Bible is no longer relevant to our lives today. Quite the opposite, when I study scripture I often feel I can in no way capture and share all that God is revealing in even a short element of scripture. The Bible is truly a … Continue reading Study God’s Word Directly At The Source… The Bible
Jesus is risen! What wonderful news for those of us who submit to Him as Lord of our lives. We do not serve a dead Christ, but a living Christ… one who has overcome death and the grave! Let us rejoice in the glory of God’s plans and trust in Him. In Matthew 28:1- 15 we experience … Continue reading Jesus Is Risen!
God came down to live among us in the person of Yeshua (Hebrew name of Jesus). Both fully man and fully God, He demonstrated a perfect sinless life of devotion and submission to the Father. He set a perfect example for us to learn from and replicate. Then Yeshua fulfilled the purpose for which He … Continue reading The Great Commission – Make Disciples Of All The Nations
Today’s teaching is longer than most, but it is important. I encourage you to read it all the way through and truly reflect on it in prayer. It may challenge some of what you have accepted. Test it against the scripture. Ask YHWH to lead you. The more you pursue a personal relationship with our … Continue reading Understanding The Law – What Does It Mean Today?
