Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 NASB Be diligent – If you grew up with King James, you remember this verse as “Study to show yourself approved.” The Greek verb is spoudazo, in this…
After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of a gentle blowing. 1 Kings 19:12 NASB Not – Where is YHVH? Perhaps the better question is: Where is YHVH when everything seems like it is falling apart? We know where He is when things…
When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered with thunder. Exodus 19:19 NASB With thunder – Months ago we looked at the difficulties with the translation of this verse (CLICK HERE). Perhaps you might be inclined to read that analysis again. Today we will investigate a second, but…
All you hungry for dialogue and discussion, listen up! I will be in Port St. Joe, FL this FRIDAY and SATURDAY for a great time of exploring the Word. The contact information is on my web site calendar. AND THEN, it’s off to Fresno with Brian and Suzanne Bennett. November 5-7. Again the contact information…
For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. Deuteronomy 10:17 NASB Nor take a bribe – When did you last try to bargain with God? When did you say (or think…
Oh, give me the kisses of your mouth for your love is more delightful than wine. Song of Songs 1:2 JPS Kisses – It’s almost commonplace among critical scholars to point out the misuse of the text when the Song of Songs is treated as a theological description of Christ and the Bride-Church. Various passages…
This study was written by Roi Ziv, an Israeli Messianic follower who lives in the Galilee. We have been privileged to by with Roi and his sister on the last two trips to Israel. I recorded his last talk with the group in October and it will soon be available on the web site. Here’s…
We are generally (perhaps deliberately) unaware of the giant chasm created by the smallest of sins and the demands of God because the Church has taught us that we are under grace and therefore the tiny sins don’t really matter. They are simply errors in judgment. If my greatest sins can be easily forgiven by…
