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 →
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning And Your faithfulness by night Psalm 92 is titled in Hebrew mizmor shiyr layom … Continue reading →
Easter Sunday is the annual commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The New Testament is very clear that His crucifixion took place at the Jewish observance of Passover, and Christians understand the prophetic symbolism of the Passover sacrifice. In fact, … Continue reading →
In Torah portion Tetzaveh we read the instructions for the lighting of the Menorah (seven branched candlestick) and the offering on the altar of incense. These were probably on David’s mind as he composed this Psalm.
Continue reading →After bringing His people out of Egypt and assembling them at the foot of Mount Sinai, Yahweh, the God of Israel, gave Moses the instructions for building the Tabernacle and its furnishings. We read about them this week in the … Continue reading →
In the Greek version of Esther, found in the Apocrypha, there is a letter – an “Executive Order” – written by King Artaxerxes. Give it a read, substituting the names of current political figures.
Continue reading →When I first got a computer, I remember spending hours playing a game called Lemmings. Lemmings are little rodents that have a tendency to move in groups, and are known for walking en masse into the sea and drowning. The … Continue reading →
Nothing – absolutely nothing – will destroy my faith in Jesus or my hope in Him for salvation. When I was awakened to the Hebraic roots of my faith, this is the one thing that I determined was unshakable.
Continue reading →The 119th Psalm may well be the most extraordinary of the collection. As you read through this most precious Psalm, realize that every portrayal and description of Yah’s words of instruction – His Torah – are vivid images of Messiah Yeshua.
Continue reading →Have you ever felt as if you didn’t quite have enough faith? Yeshua’s (Jesus’) disciples once came to Him with the request, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5). A father with a son in dire need of healing cried out to Yeshua, “Help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24).
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