Today’s Word
Paradigm Shift
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 NASB Redeem – The Greek verb for “redeem” is exagorazo. It literally means “to…
Paycheck Believers
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. Hebrews 10:36 NASB What was promised – The Greek text actually doesn’t say, “what was promised.” It says, “the promise.” It’s not obvious to me why the translators decided to change a perfectly…
Sinners Classified
May 24 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 1 Timothy 1:15 ESV Foremost – Where are you in the rank order of sinners? Paul says that he is at the top of the list (so that…
ISRAEL 2014 update
Depart USA (or wherever) on April 26, arrive Israel April 27. Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 28, 2014. Return May 7, the day after Independence Day, and lots of fireworks. Site schedule, hotels and costs are now in process. Keep posted. LIMIT 20 people, no more. I have lots of emails about your interest, but…
Fish and Snakes – Rewind
I waited, waited for YHWH; And He inclined to me, and heard my cry. Psalm 40:2 (Hebrew Text) Inclined – Natah. Nun-Tet-Hey. That’s how you spell this Hebrew verb. The picture? What is revealed (what comes) from life surrounded. Actually, the pictures are fish darting through water (life activity) and a snake coiled around something (surround). OK? So, consider this imagery and…
A Public Display
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Colossians 2:15 ESV Triumphing over – In the past few days, and over the last month or so, we have explored the meaning of the cross from a Hebrew perspective. Despite the popular claim that “Jesus” died…
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