Esther and the Decree of the King
The Greek version of Esther in the Apocrypha includes a letter – an “Executive Order” – from King Artaxerxes. Read it substituting the names of current political figures.
Psalm 1, Torah Portion Mishpatim, and Lemmings
In Torah portion Mishpatim we have a directive from the Father to us, his children: “You shall not follow the masses in doing evil” (Exodus 23:2).
Who Is Israel? by Batya Wootten (Review)
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.
Psalm 119 – Torah Portion Yitro
As you read through this most precious Psalm, realize that every portrayal and description of Yah’s words of instruction are vivid images of Messiah Yeshua.
How To Increase Your Faith
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).
Mi Kamocha – Who Is Like You?
Over the past several years I have come to love and appreciate the Mi Kamocha. No, this is not something served up from the coffee bar in the church lobby on Sunday mornings. For those new to Hebraic worship, Mi Kamocha is a part of the liturgy taken from a passage in this week’s Torah portion, b’shallach. … Read more
Celebrating The Passover
If you are new to a Hebraic understanding of your faith or have never celebrated a Passover, I encourage you to make plans to observe Passover this spring.
The Ma Tovu Prayer
Ma Tovu is found in the Siddur at the beginning of the Sabbath service. It is traditionally recited upon entering the synagogue or other place of worship.
Read the Bible in 2016
Reading through the Bible in chronological order is amazing. Here are some ideas for reading the Bible chronologically during the upcoming year.
The War on Christmas
Is there really a war on Christmas? I don’t know, but I doubt it. Rather, I think it more accurate to say there is a war on Christians.