The Minor Prophets for Today – Amos
Amos reminds us that God roars when there is injustice. And if He sends us correction, it’s best that we listen closely. But even when there is judgment, restoration will eventually come!
The Minor Prophets for Today – Joel pt.2
Thumbnail copy: Returning to God begins with the heart. And it is a heart that is broken and determined to change its ways that leads to blessing for the Jewish people. I believe that path of blessing still holds true for the world today.
The Minor Prophets for Today – Joel pt.1
Two big words characterize this navi. Mishpat (judgment) and teshuvah (repentance/return). And Yoel gives us a powerful vision of what teshuvah can do for individuals and, ultimately, the world – even when judgment seems close.
The Minor Prophets for Today pt.2
So many people today think God has given up on them and they can’t return to Him. That’s not the message of Hosea and the rest of the Trei Asar. If we have breath, it’s not too late to return to our Heavenly Father!
The Minor Prophets for Today pt.1
When it comes to Hosea, the Talmud goes so far as to call him the greatest prophet of his generation. That’s a remarkable statement when you consider who his contemporaries were. Hosea lived at the same time as Amos, Isaiah, Micah, and Joel. Yet the rabbis singled him out. Why? Well, there are some good reasons…
The Minor Prophets for Today
The lack of emphasis and familiarity with the Trei Asar is unfortunate, because their message is every bit as relevant today as it was when these prophets first announced their words to the Jewish people.
Recovering God’s Design pt. 2
The Bible was written in a world very different from our own. Its authors lived in cultures that thought, spoke, and viewed the world differently from how we do today. Yet many of us instinctively approach Scripture as though it were written directly to twenty-first-century readers. As a result, we sometimes miss important details and occasionally misunderstand the author’s intended message. The good news is that there is a way to read Scripture that can greatly enhance our understanding.
Judaism at the Crossroads: From Ancient Walls to Digital Halls – A Journey Through Time – Part 2
The Evolution of Judaism: From Jesus’ Time to Today
Let us continue to explore the world of Judaism and its evolution throughout history. For the uninitiated Gentile Christian, it’s not uncommon to assume an equivalence between Yeshua Jesus’ faith and practice and that of contemporary Jewish people, but is that accurate? How does Yeshua’s Jewish experience we read about in the Gospels compare with modern Judaism? Has Judaism changed much throughout its history, or has it remained fundamentally the same? What might the future of Judaism hold?
What are the Jewish Fall Holidays?
Many ask each year: What are the Jewish Fall Holidays or Biblical Holidays? Here is an overview from a messianic perspective:
In Leviticus 23, we read about three holidays, commonly referred to as the “fall feasts.” The underlying fact that we should always keep in mind is that Scripture clarifies that these special seasons are not merely “Jewish” holidays—they are the Lord’s! In the opening of that chapter, Adonai clearly states: “Speak to Bnei-Yisrael, and tell them: These are the appointed moadim of Adonai, which you are to proclaim to be holy convocations—My moadim” (Lev 23:3/TLV).
What is the Counting of the Omer? Are You Preparing for His Power and Presence?
Starting from the second night of Passover, the Bible encourages us to all become “Pentecostals” by initiating a forty-nine-day minor festival culminating on the Day of Pentecost—“Pentecost,” meaning “fifty.” The first fruits festival, known as “The Counting of the Omer” or simply “The Omer,” marks a culmination of three unique historical events and has enormous significance in the life of a disciple of Yeshua – Jesus.
