Are we accountable for our sins if we’re born that way? Or are we only accountable for sins that we can learn and unlearn—exercising a reasonable degree of control over …
Jesus, Our Kinsman-Redeemer
Most people enjoy love stories. The best love stories are usually set in tragic circumstances but finish with a happy ending. The Old Testament account of Ruth is one such …
Mary: The Faithful Mother of the Messiah
One of my favorite family traditions at Christmas is gathering around the tree and reflecting on the prophecies of the First Coming of Jesus. When my children were young, we …
Why Does Israel Matter?
I wonder if people ask you, like they ask me, “Why do you focus so much on Israel? Why not focus only on the gospel and how to live out …
The Three R’s of the Messianic Year of Jubilee
Jesus had returned. As was His custom from His youth, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. The synagogue official brought the sacred scroll parchment of the prophet Isaiah and …
What Did Jesus Teach Us About the Jewish Scriptures?
If you could go back in time to witness firsthand the life and ministry of Jesus, and you had only a few hours to spend with Him, which event in …