This week’s Torah portion Vayeshev, “and he settled,” tells us of the young Joseph, betrayed and sold into slavery by his brothers, serving his master in the land of Egypt. The story is no doubt very familiar, and great emphasis is … Continue reading →
Most people have heard by now – there will be a total eclipse of the sun visible in the United States on August 21. Where I live it will not quite be a total eclipse; about 90% of the sun … Continue reading →
Today is the fortieth day in the counting of the Omer. For Messianic believers in Yeshua, this is a very significant day. This is the day that points toward what Paul referred to as “the blessed hope and the appearing … Continue reading →
As we celebrate the seven days of Chag haMatzot, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, here are a few things to ponder regarding bread, leaven and the instructions we are given. “Now this day will be a memorial to you, and … Continue reading →
All of us need a break now and then – a time to step away from the daily routine, to relax and to be refreshed. Our Father knows that, and has determined certain days when He wants us to do … Continue reading →
The Twenty-Third Psalm is probably the most well known and best loved of all Psalms. In it David, who as a boy was himself a shepherd, paints a beautiful word-picture of the great God of the Universe as a personal, … Continue reading →
I’ve watched the video of the IDF soldiers singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” in Hebrew several times now. They are truly talented. The production is excellent, the music is beautiful and moving, and both the vocalists and musicians are phenomenal. And … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
