God Is Not the Cause of Every Disaster
What has been the greatest disaster of humanity since the fall in the Garden? The...
The WORD
This Shabbat we return to the book of Genesis to begin once more the reading...
Value What God Values
In this week’s Torah portion one reads, “…I will return vengeance upon my enemies,...
Important Truths About the Judgement of God
This Shabbat is the Shabbat prior to Rosh Hashanah; therefore parashat Nitzavim is always read....
The Significance of the Cross in the Believer’s Life
God does not change, for He does not need to because He is perfect. Not...
Israel Must Return to the Land Before the World Can Experience the Goodness of God’s Kingdom
The seven prophetic passages from Tisha B’Av to Rosh Hashanah all speak about the faithfulness...
Faith in Jesus Is the Only Way to the One True Living God
In this week’s Torah portion there are many instructions about leadership. In fact, in chapter...
The Right of the Jewish People to the Land of Israel
When it comes to peace talks between Israel and Palestinians, it is most common for...
Incentives Increase Sin
In this week’s Torah reading, it is said that “the Lord will not take a...
Messiah’s Rule Is Coming
This week we observed the day which commemorates the destruction of the Temples-Tisha B’Av. With...
The Ninth of Av
בס״ד תשעה באב The Ninth of Av Most followers of Jesus are probably not familiar...
Even When Israel Has Departed From God He Will Not Abandon Them
We call this Shabbat-Shabbat Khazon (vision) because of Isaiah’s vision which he saw of the...
Obedience to God Is More Important than One’s Own Life
In this week’s Torah reading, there is instruction concerning the death of Moses. The Lord...
The Qualifications for the Census of Israel
In this week’s Torah portion immediately after the dismal matter at Baal Peor, Moses is...
God Is Not Done With Israel
In the previous week’s Torah portion commentary we discussed the unique relationship between Israel and...
A Warning Against an Edomite Spirit
Many of you know that I see a direct correlation between Edom and the “Palestinians”...
Eternal Redemption
In this week’s Torah portion, one learns that there are very serious consequences to following...
Responding to the Conviction of the Holy Spirit
The connection between this week’s readings is obvious, spies were sent forth—in the Torah reading...
Chag HaShavuot – Chag HaBikkurim
The primary place where information can be found about the Appointed Days of the Lord is in...
Believers Are Called to be a Holy People and Behave in a Pure Way
There are many aspects to Passover, one is purity. I was reminded of this aspect,...
God Uses the People Who Are Most Interested in Responding to Him
In the parasha one reads that after a woman gives birth, she is ritually unclean....
Atonement Is Necessary for Blessing
There is a connection between this week’s Torah reading and the concept of purification or...
“And a Redeemer will come to Zion, and to turn away transgression from Jacob, declares the Lord.”
The Redeemer Who is mentioned here is the Messiah. It is only by means of...
The Eternally Sufficient Sacrifice of Messiah
In this week’s Torah portion, there is an important word; the word is simply “this”....
The Greatness of God’s Mercy and Redemption
This week we begin the third book of the Pentateuch-Leviticus. The main theme is the...
“Jesus Is the Best Sacrifice, the Only One Who Offers Complete Redemption”
Frequently I am asked about the Temple and if it is true that there are...
“Glorifying God Through Obedience to His Commands”
In this week’s Torah portion, Moses ascends once more upon Mount Sinai to receive the...
“The Power of Messiah’s Redemptive Work”
I once met a nice young man who approached me in a very intense manner....
“The Grace of God”
In this week’s Torah portion a list of various vessels for the tabernacle is presented....
“Let Your Speech Be Edifying”
In this week’s Torah portion, there is a wide variety of laws given. These commandments...