“Believers Are Called to Be Like Jesus”
This week’s scriptural readings attest that although Israel has not always walked with the Lord,...
“Responding to Messiah”
In this week’s Torah portion we read a unique verse concerning the well from which...
“The Importance of Commitment and One’s Word”
In this week’s Torah portion one learns an important lesson about commitment and one’s word....
“We Should Have the Lord’s Perspective”
There is no doubt that while the Children of Israel were in the wilderness they...
“Israel Will Be Oppressed”
In this week’s Torah portion Moses is commanded to make two silver trumpets. These should...
“Being a Godly Parent”
In this week’s prophetic reading we learn something about being a good, i.e. godly parent....
“True Spirituality is Balancing the Spiritual and the Secular Aspects of Life Well”
This week’s Torah reading has to do with the names of the leaders of each...
“There Will Be Future Persecution of the Jewish People, But God Will Remain Faithful to Israel”
This Sabbath is called Shabbat Chazak because we finish one of the five books of...
“Certain Calls of Service Demand Greater Commitment”
In this week’s Torah reading one learns that certain calls of service demand a greater...
There is a Major Difference Between Discipline and Termination
More and more I hear Christians saying that Israel has broken covenant with the Lord...
It is a Foolish and Futile Endeavor to try to Conceal Sin
Although this week’s parashah opens with matters related to the birth of a son or...
“We Have Been Set Free From Sin to Obey the Word of God”
In Parashat Sh’mini, there are passages relating to Kashrut (dietary laws). Often I am asked...
Passover 5785
פסח תשפ״ה Passover 5785 When one speaks about the redeeming work of our Messiah,...
Redemption
Beginning in chapter eight of Leviticus there is material about the consecration of the priests...
“The Nature of a Redemptive Relationship With God”
In this week’s Torah portion, Moses teaches about the various sacrifices which were offered first...
“Be Careful With Every Aspect of the Word of God”
This Shabbat we finish the book of Exodus (Shabbat Chazak). Also recorded in this week’s...
“Service to the Lord Must be Rooted in a Call and an Equipping”
In this week’s Torah portion one learns about the construction of the Tabernacle. Although everyone...
“The Sabbath Has Great Significance”
In this week’s Torah portion, the sages point out that teaching concerning the Shabbat comes...
“Intimacy With God”
In the Haftarah, one learns that Saul failed to obey the word of the Lord...
“The Ark of Testimony”
In this week’s Torah portion many of the vessels of the Tabernacle are discussed. The...
“Laws Concerning Maidservants”
Why do people marry today? Probably the most frequent answer is because of love. What...
“The Right Condition For Worship”
In this week’s Torah portion the Ten Commandments are read. The first commandment is introduced...
“The Arm of the Lord”
In this week’s Torah portion one of the main themes is salvation. In order to...
“Passover”
In this week’s Torah reading, there is a unique verse concerning the Exodus from Egypt....
“A Hardened Heart”
The Bible tells us that the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, but what does...
“God’s Will Can Be the Reality of Our Life”
In this week’s Torah portion one learns that if you want to be used to...
“Stop Controlling Your Life and Begin to Follow After Messiah Jesus”
Do you really trust God? Do you believe that He is truly involved in your...
“Falling Under Conviction”
In this week’s Torah portion there is a lesson about the necessity of falling under...
“Spiritual Change and Growth Begins With Acknowledging Sin in One’s Life”
In this week’s Torah reading, the goblet that was placed in Benjamin’s sack was found....
Remain Faithful to God’s Moral Standards
In this week’s Torah portion one learns an important truth concerning sin. First and foremost...