Truth Report: “The real basis for Christianity”
Think like this: “Salvation is from the Jews” (John 4:22) Pray like this: Father, Grant Christians the knowledge of what is the real source of their faith. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
Messianic Lite: Eikev, “Because”
This week’s Torah portion covers Deuteronomy 7:12 to 11:25. The Israelites are still camped on the opposite side of Jordan, poised for entrance into the land. But these are Moses’ last moments with his people; these are his last words, his parting wisdom. Moses summarizes the last forty years, all of their highs and lows.…
Truth Report: “The future of Jerusalem”
Think on this: “This is what Yahweh Almighty says: ‘I am very jealous for Zion; I am burning with jealousy for her.” This is what Yahweh says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of Yahweh Almighty will be called the…
Messianic Lite: Va’etchanan, “and I pleaded”
This week’s Messianic Lite is our second Torah portion in Deuteronomy. It covers 3:23 to 7:11. According to Bible translator Robert Alter, the book of Deuteronomy is Moses’ “valedictory address.” He recapitulates the narrative of the Exodus, reinforces the points of the law, and repeats previous exhortations. Moses understands the threat facing God’s people as…
Truth Report: “This has to happen before Jesus returns”
Think on this: “You will not see me again until you say ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahweh.”‘ (Matthew 23:39) Pray like this: Father, move your spokesmen, Jew and Gentile to acknowledge God as Yahweh and that Jesus is the earthly manifestation of Yahweh. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
Truth Report: “The theological opposition to Israel’s restoration”
Think on this: ” The days are coming,” declares Yahweh, when I will bring my people Israel back from exile. “They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them.They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again…
Messianic Lite: Balak
This week’s Torah portion covers Numbers 22:2 to 25:9. 38 years of wilderness wandering have passed with very little biblical commentary. Miriam and Aaron have died and Moses knows he will never step foot in the promised land. The Israelites now find themselves battling Edomites, Amorites, and Canaanites in their journey onward. By the time…