There are three Hebrew words used in Scripture when identifying the Jewish people. First is the word Hebrew (Genesis 14:13) that comes from the word “Eber,” who is a grandson …
The Jewels of Israel
There is nothing more breathtaking than a beautiful diamond which has been properly cleaved to maximize its optical properties. The stone is then cut into a faceted gem. The cutting …
What is the Jewish View of the Messiah?
Savior. Healer. Lord. King. Messiah. Christians associate these names with one Man: Jesus Christ. He is the culmination of our hopes and the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures. Jesus the …
The Kosher Kitchen
Walking into a local supermarket, I asked the cashier, “Can you tell me in which aisle you keep the matzo?” She replied, “Matzo? Never heard of it!” as she kept …
Is There a Purpose for the Law Today?
In his letter to the Ephesian believers, Paul argued that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, apart from any legalistic requirements (Eph. 2:8-9). Years earlier Paul had shared this …
What is Christmas?
What is Christmas? This question has been running through my mind this month. Just what is Christmas all about? For sure, it is not dressing up our house to look …
Six Takeaways from Caleb’s Enduring Faith
After 400 years of Egyptian captivity, Israel was miraculously delivered from bondage. The Lord commanded Moses to send a representative from each of the twelve tribes to search out the …
The Summer Slump
Summer is here! The kids are happy that school has ended until fall. Dad is looking forward to those few weeks when he doesn’t have to show up for work. …
What is Covenant Theology?
On October 31, 1517, the Reformation of the church began when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Shortly following Luther’s proclamation came the …