Month: November 2010

  • History Repeats Itself

    “As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.  That is why the world hates you.” John 15:19 Out Of The World – The words of Yeshua confirm His divinity.  So do His actions.  But if we think that those actions are only the miracles,…

  • Jewels In The Crown

    And, behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward with Me, to render to each as his work is. Revelation 22:12 Render – If you really think about this verse, doesn’t it seem just a bit odd?  After all, are we really expecting a reward for our faithfulness?  And aren’t we rescued by grace?  Do…

  • Practical Guide

    Little children, let no one lead you astray:  The one practicing righteousness is righteous. 1 John 3:7 Astray – Who should you follow?  Who should you choose as your leader?  How do you know you’re walking with the right person?  John has a very simple test.  Follow the one who is practicing righteousness. It seems…

  • Only Human

    “for the word of YHWH has been to me a reproach and derision all the day.” Jeremiah 20:8 Reproach – Jeremiah tells us that he desperately tried not to speak God’s words.  He tried to shut them up within his heart.  But it was no use.  They became a burning fire that had to be…

  • Cultural Translation

    “Now there was a certain rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, gaily living in splendor every day.” Luke 16:19 Gaily Living – “Reading the Bible in a translation is like kissing your new bride through a veil.”[1] Kenneth Bailey underlines Bialik’s point in this parable.[2] The translation “living gaily” disguises…