Scripture mentions joy many times and as we study the “joy” passages, we see many different facets or aspects. What is joy? According to Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance, there are a number of Hebrew and Greek words used for joy in Scripture. The most often used word is Strong’s Hebrew 8057 , simchah, which means joy, … Continue reading A Time for Joy
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When we talk about YHVH’s feasts or festivals, we sometimes think of big celebrations with lots of festive foods along with family and friends. Although some of YHVH’s feasts are meant to be joyous celebrations (such as Sukkot – the Feast of Tabernacles), others are meant to be more somber and introspective. Yom Teruah (literally … Continue reading Yom Teruah helps us Remember and Rehearse
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In my last blog we looked at the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel to examine how people rely on themselves and their own devices instead of trusting YHVH. The Bible is packed with such illustrations for good reason. There is one true stronghold (YHVH) and one false stronghold (self) and for each person there … Continue reading Who Is in Control?
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Have you ever wondered how we as humans can be compared to trees? There are a number of places in Scripture where it speaks of people of us as trees (e.g. Ps 1:3, 92:12; Isa 61:3), or our actions as representing the attributes of trees. In Isaiah 61:3, the prophet says that when we are … Continue reading Trees of Righteousness
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If you are alive and conscious on this planet, you have to work hard to avoid the glaring headlines that accost us each day. Wars and rumors of wars, severe weather and other natural disasters, famine, persecution, terrorism, and the list goes on. For many countries, the danger is not merely headlines, but everyday harsh … Continue reading Authentic Preparation
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Amid endless speculation and discussion concerning end times events, and especially the timing of Messiah Yeshua’s return, one important factor is often overlooked. Both the Old and New Testaments agree that one thing must happen before Yeshua will return (Matt 23:39). The Jews as a group must invite Yeshua to return. At Yeshua’s first coming, … Continue reading When Will Yeshua Return?
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