The patriarchs, prophets and kings of the Old Testament constructed altars unto the Lord. Early altars were built from unhewn stone. The altars were used for burnt sacrifices and offerings. They were also used for prayer, worship, covenants and as memorials unto the Lord. *… Read more
The Children of Israel were required by Pharoah to work seven days per week when they were slaves in Egypt. After they were liberated, the Lord commanded them: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. (Exodus 20:8) The Lord expected the Children of Israel… Read more
God of our fathers, known of old— Lord of our far-flung battle line— Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies— The Captains… Read more
The following is from the Midrash, a collection of Jewish stories and teachings which expand upon the Torah. When the Jews arrived at the Red Sea, with the Egyptian Army in hot pursuit from behind and the sea in front, there was an argument in… Read more
I have been thinking lately about the power of words. Too often, people use harsh criticism against others. There may be instances where criticism is justified, but these should be very rare. Critics may act out of pride, envy or fear. This is especially noticeable… Read more
The children of Israel traveled through the Sinai wilderness. The following story is given in Numbers 21. [4] And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much… Read more
* * * The Greek philosopher Socrates said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” There are far too many people in the world who are careless and who do not accept responsibility for their actions. And there are many who say “Eat, drink and… Read more
I have been studying Biblical Hebrew… The Hebrew name for Jesus is: Yeshua, which means “He who saves.” Matthew 1 [19] Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.… Read more
Jewish teachings outside of the Torah refer to a Messiah Ben-Joseph (aka Messiah ben Ephraim). “According to the Talmud, the Messiah will be a descendant of the House of David and will be preceded by a secondary Messiah, from the House of Joseph . .… Read more