Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give,” when you have it by you. Proverbs 3:28 Neighbor – The scribe asked, “Who is my neighbor?” Yeshua answered with the parable of the Good Samaritan. But we will miss some of the impact of this parable if we don’t…
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in the power of your hand to do so. Proverbs 3:27 Deserve – This is simply an impossible verse! No one can do this. Can you imagine the consequences to your own life if you really did good to all based only on…
When you have eaten your fill, give thanks to YHWH your Elohim for the good land which He has given you. Deuteronomy 8:10 When – Maimonides’ list of the 613 mitzvot includes this verse. It is mitzvot number 24, the blessing concerning meals. In Judaism, it is called the birkat ha-mazon. You can find several…
“O woman, your faith is great; be it done for you as you wish.” Matthew 15:28 Faith – The Canaanite refugee “caws” in her desperation. “Have pity on me, Son of David.” Her plea is not accidental. The title she uses (Son of David) says something important. This title was associated with the expected Messiah….
“O woman, your faith is great; be it done for you as you wish.” Matthew 15:28 Faith – If love is what we all want, rejection is what we all fear. There is nothing quite as damaging as being told that you don’t belong. “Don’t bother me. Can’t you see I’m busy?” “What are you…
“And I also have heard the groanings of the sons of Israel, whom the Egyptians are enslaving. And I have remembered My covenant.” Exodus 6:5 Remembered – What did God remember? You’ll answer, “The covenant with Abraham, of course.” You’re right, but do you realize just what this implies? What is unique about the covenant…
The grace of our Lord Yeshua HaMashiach with all of you. Amen. Philippians 4:23 Grace – Charis is one of the most important words in the Ketuvim Netzarim (New Testament). It is by grace (charis) alone that we are saved. God’s charis is our strength and shield as we await the return of His Son….
He lies in wait secretly, like a lion in his den; he lies in ambush to catch the poor, drawing him into his net; Psalm 10:9 Lies In Wait – The NASB does us no favors by translating this Hebrew verb “lurks.” “He lurks in a hiding place” certainly does not convey the connection to…
To the woman He said, “I will greatly increase your sorrow and your conception – bring forth children in pain. And your desire is for your husband, and he does rule over you.” Genesis 3:16 (SRI) Greatly Increase – Perhaps we have become so numb to this story that we just don’t ask any questions…
And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree and I ate.” Genesis 3:12 You Gave – Sometimes the smallest details carry substantial implications. The story of Adam and Havvah is filled with very small details. Most are ignored by our all-too-familiar readings. What a…
