About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46 NASB My God – Why does Yeshua cry out from the cross? Some time ago we discovered that his words are really the opening statement of a psalm of…
“I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” Matthew 16:18 NASB Church – It’s no surprise to most of us that the word “church” is a paradigmatic expression without textual support. I have written many investigations…
“I will not carry out my fierce anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and not mortal; in your midst (is) the Holy One. And I will not come in wrath.” Hosea 11:9 (translation J. Dearman) For I am God – It’s possible that you’ve heard this verse expounded in its…
