David and his men were returning home, and they saw the city of Ziklag where they lived in the distance. As they came nearer, they could see smoke still rising from inside the walls. Amalek had attacked in their absence. … Continue reading →
Watching the political stage in the United States along with other events occurring around the world can be pretty discouraging. It appears as though there is no possible outcome that does not end in disaster. I really don’t know how … Continue reading →
Psalm 68 is a song of triumph. It was either an original composition by King David or assembled by him from other psalms he composed. It could have been written for the moving of the Ark to Jerusalem, or after … Continue reading →
Counting 50 days (inclusive) from the day after the Sabbath following Passover, seven complete Sabbaths and one day, brings us to the Feasts of Weeks – Shavuot in Hebrew, Pentecost in Greek and Latin.
Continue reading →The 23rd chapter of the book of Leviticus gives a concise overview of all of the commanded festivals and appointed times. There have been many things written about their prophetic significance, as well as a broad range of opinions on … Continue reading →
It has been the practice of the Jewish people to read through the Torah – the first five books of Scripture – on either a one-year or three-year schedule. For the more common one-year cycle, the Torah is divided into … Continue reading →
Jehu became the tenth king of the northern ten tribes of the divided kingdom of Israel. He took over the throne by assassinating King Jehoram, son of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Jehu claimed to have had a “zeal for the LORD” (2 Kings 10:16), and his actions after making that statement would seem to confirm it.
Continue reading →You probably do as well. In fact, you may be one. The majority of us have, at one time or another, transgressed the laws of the land. Sometimes we get caught, and if the offense is great enough it may … Continue reading →
Recently I received these questions from a prison inmate with whom I have been working. I would encourage you to read my article Why I Hang Out With Criminals for more information. This gentleman has been studying Esther in preparation … Continue reading →
It is traditional, at the conclusion of reading each book of the Torah, for the congregation to recite the phrase “Chazaq! Chazaq! v’Nitchazeq! – Be strong! Be strong! And let us be strengthened!” Throughout the world, many who are reading … Continue reading →
