You have heard it said that the rapture is an instantaneous event that happens at the same time as the resurrection of the dead. But I say scripture presents an entirely different scenario. The instantaneous event paradigm, I believe, is mere tickling of the ears, a misinterpretation that is caused by looking at scripture scripture… Continue reading Not An Instantaneous Event
Category: Insights
Biblical revelation, insight, and expositions on the scriptures
Paul’s Exodus Midrash
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – “Yeshua himself will descend from Heaven, with a loud shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the shofar call of Yahweh. The dead in Yeshua will rise first, then we who are still alive will be caught up in the clouds to meet Yeshua in the air.” Did you… Continue reading Paul’s Exodus Midrash
Midrash on the Jewish Wedding
John 14:1-3 – “Yeshua said, ‘Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in Yahweh, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for… Continue reading Midrash on the Jewish Wedding
Temptation and the Pre-Tribulation Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13 – “You, therefore, pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven! May your Name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us the food we need today. Forgive us what we have done wrong, as we too have forgiven those who have wronged us.… Continue reading Temptation and the Pre-Tribulation Lord’s Prayer
Seismos
Matthew 24:7 – “For peoples will fight each other, nations will fight each other, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various parts of the world; all this is but the beginning of the ‘birth-pains’.” Luke 21:11 – “There will be great earthquakes, there will be epidemics and famines in various places, and there… Continue reading Seismos
New Insights Censored
Update, Update, Update I want to thank Terry James for stepping in and personally promising to publish my essays as long as I keep them strictly scriptural. As a result, the "I Told You Before it Happened", the "I Saw it Happen", I Saw The Horses, Midrash on the Jewish Wedding, and Paul's Midrash on… Continue reading New Insights Censored
Thaksgiving 2019
Hebrews 13:15 – “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to Yahweh . . .” Today, November 28th, is Thanksgiving Day 2019. Thanksgiving was founded as a religious observance for all the members of the community to give thanks to God for a common purpose. Common to these purposes were… Continue reading Thaksgiving 2019
Imminent Return-Part Three
In Part One we examined the assertion that “There is no prophecy or event that must occur before Yeshua can return for his bride,” and found it to be a false narrative because the dead must be raised first. In Part Two we examined the rest of the assertion “Yeshua can come at any time,… Continue reading Imminent Return-Part Three
Imminent Return-Part Two
In Part One we examined the assertion that “There is no prophecy or event that must occur before Yeshua can return for his bride,” and found it to be a false narrative. We will now look at the rest of the assertion that “Yeshua can come at any time, he could even come before you… Continue reading Imminent Return-Part Two
Imminent Return-Part One
Near At Hand The Greek words eggus [G1451 ἐγγύς], eggizo [G1448 ἐγγίζω], or tachu [G5035 ταχύ] mean at hand, near, or without delay – in other words: imminent. They are equivalent to the Hebrew word qarowb [H7138 קָרוֹב]. Imminent means impending; hence it could happen immediately, within ten minutes, ten months, or ten years. Imminence… Continue reading Imminent Return-Part One
The Place of the Skull
1 John 3:7 – “Little children, let no one deceive you.” Many have tried to convince the world that the place of the skull is a rock face that looks like a skull from a distance. But this is definitely not what scripture is saying when it speaks of the place called Golgotha. Do not… Continue reading The Place of the Skull
Ahoy Jerusalem
Psalm 122:6 – "Pray for the peace of Yerushalayim! May those who love her prosper". Here are my thoughts regarding my recent sabbatical in Yerushalayim/Jerusalem. To say I was not prepared for the abounding spiritual darkness is an understatement. I came home physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained. Walking in Darkness Job 12:25 – "They grope… Continue reading Ahoy Jerusalem
Slaves and Slavery
1 Corinthians 7:22 – “For he who is called by Yahweh as a slave is his freedman. Likewise he who is called as a free man is Yeshua’s slave.” What is A Slave Slavery and bondage, as far as Scripture is concerned, were not regarded as improper or unlawful, but were primarily an integral part… Continue reading Slaves and Slavery
All Things Work For Good
Romans 8:28 – “We know that Yahweh causes everything to work together for the good of those who love him and are called in accordance with his purpose.” This verse does not say that everything that happens is good. Paul believes that Yahweh is a faithful Heavenly Father who, because he is both omniscient and… Continue reading All Things Work For Good
The Meaning of Suffering
Suffering Succotash, I say, Suffering Succotash Romans 8:18 – “I don’t think the sufferings we are going through now are even worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us in the future.” The books of Job and Proverbs do not treat the subject of suffering either systematically or philosophically but do give… Continue reading The Meaning of Suffering
Yahweh Our Power
Job 26:2 – “What great help you bring to the powerless! What deliverance to the arm without strength!” Isaiah 40:29 – “He invigorates the exhausted, he gives strength to the powerless.” Perfectly Promising Prospects for the Powerless Person The powerless person, according to Isaiah, has many prospective roles to choose from as he or she… Continue reading Yahweh Our Power
Yahweh Our Healer
Deuteronomy 32:39 – Yahweh says: “I, yes, I, am he; and there is no god beside me. I put to death, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; no one saves anyone from my hand!” The ministry of healing throughout the Bible takes on many forms, and many passages tell us that people… Continue reading Yahweh Our Healer
The Missing Day
Esther 8:17 – “And in every province and in every city, wherever the king's command and his edict reached, there was gladness and joy among the Jews, a feast and a holiday.” In honor of this great holiday today, July 4th, we present you with this interesting and fun little bit of information. Many believe… Continue reading The Missing Day
Yahweh Our Sanctuary
Isaiah 41:13 – “ Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” The Book of Isaiah is filled with admonitions to fear not, to not be faint, to be strong. Historical Background Isaiah began his ministry during a time when Assyria was expanding its territories and empire. Political intrigue and alliances were the mode… Continue reading Yahweh Our Sanctuary
New Names for Biblical Campers
Isaiah 65:15 – “Yahweh shall call his servants by another name.” The question often arises at summer camps, retreats, and other Christian gatherings, “Is it okay to rename someone or something – to call them by a nickname?” The answer is “Yah sure, ya betcha!” Scripture is filled with people, places, events, and other happenings… Continue reading New Names for Biblical Campers
Yahweh Calls
Genesis 1:5 – “Elohim called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night.” Genesis 1:8 – “Elohim called the expanse the Heavens.” Genesis 1:10 – “Elohim called the dry land Earth, and the water he called Seas.” Genesis 10:5 – “From these the islands of the nations were divided into their lands.” In the… Continue reading Yahweh Calls
The New Marriage Covenant
Matthew 5:17 – “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets.” Many teach that the New Covenant replaces the Old Covenant, implying that the Torah has been made obsolete and we are under new rules now that Yeshua has died and been resurrected. This is a mistaken perception, or… Continue reading The New Marriage Covenant
The Tabernacle of David
The Historical Documents In 1922 an eighteenth century writing called Emeq HaMelekh written by Rabbi Naphtali Hertz Bacharach, warned that the items from Solomon’s Temple would ““not be discovered until the day of the coming of Moschiach, son of David“.” A Tosefta Mishnayot (Rabbinic writing) referenced in an 8th century storehouse for Hebrew books recovered… Continue reading The Tabernacle of David
The Third Temple And Donald Trump
Coinkydink 1: Donald Trump and the Kings King Cyrus In Isaiah 45:1 Yahweh says of Cyrus: “I have taken hold of your right hand to help you capture nations and remove kings from power.” Several prophecies by Mark Taylor and Torah Code expert, Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson, predicted that Donald Trump would be the man appointed… Continue reading The Third Temple And Donald Trump
Hope
Hebrews 11:1 –“Faith is being confident of what we hope for, convinced about things we do not see.” Hope, according to Daniel Webster, is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out well. The Bible, however, defines hope as being the anticipation with certainty, a trust in or… Continue reading Hope
Angels
Throughout history there has been a fascination with the supernatural, and the role of heavenly or celestial beings. Every religion has it’s spirit beings. Heavenly beings are mentioned over 260 times in the Bible. Today, this fascination is on television, in magazines and newspapers, in books, and endemic on the internet. The internet is ripe… Continue reading Angels
Where Was Yeshua Crucified
Many have given their opinion on where Yeshua was crucified. They range from Mount Scopus to the north of the Temple Mount, to the Church of the Sepulchre to the west of the Temple Mount, to the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem which is northwest of the Temple Mount, to various other locations in and around… Continue reading Where Was Yeshua Crucified
Work and Worship
Did you know that work and worship are the same thing? Most people do not. The Hebrew word, abad [עָבַד H5647] is used over 290 times in scripture. It is translated: to do service, to serve, till, work, or labor. It can mean bondage, a burden, or to produce. However, it is also translated: to… Continue reading Work and Worship
The Torah of Yahweh
It has always been Yahweh’s plan that all people would willingly obey his ways and become his cegullah, his peculiar treasure [סְגֻלָּה H5459]. To accomplish this goal, he gave us his Torah and Mitzvot. The Word Spoken To Deaf Ears In the beginning Yahweh spoke to his people, giving them his Torah and Mitzvot, his… Continue reading The Torah of Yahweh
Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 4
1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from Yahweh, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Hebrews 5:14 – “Solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.” A mature… Continue reading Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 4
Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 3
The centuries of lack of discernment has caused the current church to become powerless. Anti-Semitic attitudes and stances, both blatant and subtle, have crept in. Occult teaching and practices have been allowed to come into church teachings. Books considered by many to be Christian books are occult in nature but are highly recommended for reading.… Continue reading Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 3
Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 2
As I have blogged before, discernment in the “church” these days is lacking in so many ways. Anti-Semitic attitudes and stances, both blatant and subtle, have crept in. Occult teaching and practices have been allowed to come into church teachings. Books considered by many to be Christian books are anything but. But what about the… Continue reading Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 2
Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 1
1 Corinthians 15:34 – “There are people who lack knowledge. Come to your senses; Live righteously; Stop sinning!” Discernment in the “church” these days is lacking in so many ways. Occult teaching and practices have been allowed to come into church teachings and people’s thinking via “Christian” Yoga or Taro Cards , New Age Spirituality,… Continue reading Discernment Done Disappeared, Part 1
Blinded In Part
Matthew 15:14 –“When a blind man guides another blind man, both will fall in a pit.” This is a well know proverb or saying that many quote, usually in reference to someone else. But what if the person speaking is the blind man who is guiding others? The Partially Blind Jews Romans 11:25 –“A partial… Continue reading Blinded In Part
The Stone Altar
Isaiah 9:1 – “The people that walked in darkness have seen a brilliant light; On those who dwelt in a land of gloom Light has dawned.” The Sanhedrin produced a declaration to the 70 nations that was read in Jerusalem on the last day of the Chanukah holiday in December. The Chanukah ceremony included the… Continue reading The Stone Altar
Days and Hours
Over the past four years we have taken a look at several Hebrew idioms to better understand the scriptures. In 2014 we discovered that the “heavens” refers to governments and rulers, and “earth” refers to the nations or peoples. We also discovered that the “sea” and “land” again symbolized nations and their peoples, and the… Continue reading Days and Hours
The Newer Covenant Priestly Prayer
Yahweh said to Moses, "Speak to Aaron and his sons, and tell them that this is how you are to bless the people of Israel: you are to say to them . . ." The Priestly (or Aaronic) Prayer Numbers 6:24-26 – “Y’varekh’kha Yahweh v’yishmerekha. Ya’er Yahweh panav eleikha vichunekka.Yissa Yahweh panav eleikha v’yasem l’kha… Continue reading The Newer Covenant Priestly Prayer
The Goddess Gambit
Genesis 2:20 – “Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found companion suitable to help him.” The word help, often translated help-meet, is the Hebrew word ezer [עֵזֶר H5828], which means to surround, protect or aid.… Continue reading The Goddess Gambit
Revelation Connections 5
So, are you still convinced that Yahweh’s wrath doesn’t start when Yeshua opens the first seal? And do you still think that the first half of the Tribulation Period is just a cake walk? And do you really want to stick around to witness the seals being broken, rather than be raptured up to meet… Continue reading Revelation Connections 5
Tetrad Blood Moons
Still Here James 5:7 – “Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.” Matthew 24:42 – “Watch therefore: for you know not in what hour Yeshua will come.” Am I the only one asking "What happened?" The Fall Feasts (Moedim of Yahweh) have come and gone and we are all still here! Weren’t… Continue reading Tetrad Blood Moons
