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
Category: Insights
Biblical revelation, insight, and expositions on the scriptures
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The Historical Documents In 1922 an eighteenth century writing called Emeq HaMelekh written by Rabbi Naphtali Hertz Bacharach, warned that the items from Solomon’s Temple would ““not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
For Good or For Evil
The internet is an amazing tool. No one doubts this. But how is it being used today? The Good Proverbs 22:1 – “Rather than wealth, choose a good reputation.” Job 34:4 – “Let us choose what is right . . . what is good.” At it’s inception the internet, or World Wide Web, was a… Continue reading For Good or For Evil
Deception to Salvation
Recently I was asked by a former Atheist if I thought Yahweh would have used deception to bring said individual to salvation in Yeshua, boldly stating that this would never have happened to them! In fact, this person was greatly incensed that they could be deceived in any way, shape, or manner. Getting the Job… Continue reading Deception to Salvation
Seek First
Matthew 6:31 – “Don’t be anxious, asking, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? Or how will we be clothed?’.” Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 7:7 – “Everyone who keeps asking receives; he who keeps seeking finds;… Continue reading Seek First
Whose Wrath
John 5:22 – “The Father judges no man, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son.” Luke 4:21 – “Today, as you heard it read, this passage of the Tanakh was fulfilled.” The word judges is the Greek word krino [κρίνω G2919] which means to decide, try, condemn, punish, avenge, or judge. There is NO… Continue reading Whose Wrath
Permanent Tents
Preparing a Place – Older Covenant Exodus 23:20 – “I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you and bring you to the place I have prepared.” 1 Chronicles 15:1-12 – “David assembled all Israel in Yerushalayim to bring the ark of Yahweh up to its place, which he had prepared for it… Continue reading Permanent Tents
Temporary Tents
Summer is almost here and many are looking forward, no doubt, to a time of camping out in tents, in other words, in a sukkah! Leviticus 23:43 – “You will dwell in sukkot seven days; all native-born Israelites will live in sukkot so that generation after generation will know that Yahweh made the children of… Continue reading Temporary Tents
Revelation Connections 4
Revelation remains a mystery to many people. They say that the images and symbols in this book are too hard to understand. But are they really that hard to understand? Below are some final connections I have found in relation to Yahweh / Yeshua’s authority. The Authority of Yeshua and His Rod of Iron Revelation… Continue reading Revelation Connections 4
Revelation Connections 3
Revelation remains a mystery to many people. They say that the images and symbols in this book are too hard to understand. But are they really that hard to understand? Below are some more connections I have found. The Open and Shut Doors Revelation 3:7 “Here is the message of Ha’Kodesh, the True One, the… Continue reading Revelation Connections 3
Yahweh Will Exalt His Name 3
In February 2018 we looked at how Yahweh exalts his name because he is jealous that his name be known and exalted. In April 2018 we looked at how great and far reaching his name is. Today we find out how his name is to be exalted, what happens to those who honor his name,… Continue reading Yahweh Will Exalt His Name 3
The Word Yom and the Number of Days in Genesis
The Word – Yom (H3117) There has been much discussion about the meaning of the word “yom” in scripture. Yom is defined as meaning: I. to be hot; a day (as the warm hours). a. whether literally (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next). b. daylight, daily, every day, each day,… Continue reading The Word Yom and the Number of Days in Genesis
Revelation Connections 2
Revelation remains a mystery to many people. They say that the images and symbols in this book are too hard to understand. But are they really that hard to understand? – they all mirror what has been revealed in the Older Covenant scriptures. Arnold Fruchtenbaum has noted five-hundred parallels in the Older Covenant, and another… Continue reading Revelation Connections 2
Yahweh Will Exalt His Name 2
In February 2018 we looked at how Yahweh exalts his name because he is jealous that his name be known and exalted. We saw how he acts and does many things for the sake of his name, and that he does so in order that his glory will not be given to another. Today we… Continue reading Yahweh Will Exalt His Name 2
Worms and Maggots
Are you ready to go fishing? If so, then you are going to need some worms, some Hebrew rimmâh or some Greek skōlēx. But if you are looking for salvation, then you are going to need an entirely different worm, a Tôlâʽ or Tôlêʽâh Worm . Yup, you guessed it, Hebrew has several distinct words… Continue reading Worms and Maggots
Revelation Connections 1
My Experience: At the Ball Game Judges 9:48 – "Then he said to those with him, ‘Quick! Do just what you saw me do’!" I once watched a baseball game. I saw the ball head from the pitcher to the batter. It went straight towards the batter and the catcher, with the umpire looking over… Continue reading Revelation Connections 1
Yahweh Will Exalt His Name 1
Exodus 3:15 “Yahweh said to Moses, ‘Say this to the Israelites: Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is My name forever; this is how I am to be remembered in every generation’.” Throughout many generations Yahweh’s… Continue reading Yahweh Will Exalt His Name 1
The Green Tree
Hebrew Idioms Psalm 96:11-13 – "Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and all it contains; Let the field exult, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh, for He is coming, for He is coming to… Continue reading The Green Tree
Chrislam
A Doctrine of Demons 1 John 2:22 "Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son." 1 John 4:2-3 "By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in… Continue reading Chrislam
