Discipleship, the feasts of the LORD, Torah and reading Scripture through Hebraic eyes. 22 articles and counting.
God loves to bring restoration. He loves to find lost things and restore them. Throughout the Bible, we are called to live as Kings and Priests in the world. But what does it mean to serve as a King and a Priest in the Kingdom of God?
Are the commandments beneficial or necessary for a believer in Jesus? The modern church has mostly taken the stance that the Law was taken away. But is this what Jesus or the Apostles had in mind?
While the PaRDeS method is traditionally associated with Jewish interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, it can also be applied to the New Testament.
John the Immerser’s (Baptist) cry in the wilderness was not just a call for change—it was a wake-up call for Israel to ready themselves for a new Kingdom. Every generation needs a wake up call.
God commanded us to live in booths (sukkah) on the fifteenth of the seventh month for seven days. It was special time of celebration for the fall harvest of fruits.
From the very beginning, God had a plan. He created the earth not as a meaningless void, but as the foundation for His kingdom. His design was an earth in likeness to the Garden of Eden and full of the knowledge of His glory.
It was the one day each year when the High Priest entered the Most Holy Place to make atonement for the nation. Yet this holy day foreshadowed the ultimate atonement made by Jesus, the Son of God.
Among the seven appointed feasts God gave to Israel, the Feast of Trumpets ( Yom Teruah ) stands out as both mysterious and deeply prophetic. Rooted in the culture of ancient Israel, it was a day of blowing trumpets, gathering the people, and preparing for God’s presence.
Pentecost comes from the Greek word meaning “fiftieth,” because it was celebrated fifty days after the Feast of First Fruits (Leviticus 23:15–22). In Hebrew, it is called Shavuot (“weeks”), since it was observed seven weeks after Passover.
Though less well-known than the major feasts, this period of 49 days is rich in meaning. It connects the deliverance of God’s people at Passover to their empowerment at Pentecost
In Leviticus 23:9–14, God instructed Israel to celebrate the Feast of First Fruits after Passover and the (weekly) Sabbath. The people were to bring the very first sheaf of the barley harvest to the priest, who would wave it before the Lord as an offering. No one could eat from the new harvest until this act of dedication was made.
When yeast is introduced into dough, it works silently, secretly, and gradually until the entire lump is transformed. The Bible often uses this imagery to describe how sin, false teaching, or pride can infiltrate and spread unchecked.
Even the Marvel universe understands the need to share the origin story of its superhero characters. We all want to know where we and others come from. The origin of the Feast of Unleavened Bread helps us to better understand why the LORD commands us to keep it as a memorial forever.
Many of the religious leaders of Jesus’ day asked for a sign that He was the long-awaited Messiah. But Jesus responded with a cryptic answer… Only the sign of Jonah will be given. There has been much speculation about the “Sign of Jonah”, but at the very least we must consider what Jesus said about it.
The backdrop of Passover is the great showdown between Pharaoh and the God of Israel. After nine devastating plagues, God announced the final plague: the death of the firstborn. But He also provided deliverance for those who trusted Him through the blood of a lamb.
The Sabbath distinguished Israel from surrounding nations. In a world where constant labor was expected for survival, the practice of weekly rest demonstrated trust in God’s provision.
When doing a study on the Holy Days (holidays), it is helpful to begin with learning about the Hebrew calendar.
Our lens, filter or perspective is vital to how we interpret and understand ideas. Especially Biblical ideas. In the story of the Good Samaritan, notice how Jesus reveals a deeply held bias to allow the listener to see a broader perspective.
Can we learn to hear God’s voice? Does God want us to hear from Him? And if so, how can we develop our spiritual ears to hear Him? Listen to the latest episode of Kingdom Discipleship as we talk about this idea.
Have you received the miracle of second sight? Has Jesus fine tuned your vision to see as He sees? Or do you still need a Divine miracle to see people the way He does? Mark 8 is an unusual miracle on the importance of seeing from God’s perspective.
One of the most well known stories in the Bible is that of the Good Samaritan. But most misunderstand the intention of the story and why Jesus told it. We must be willing to face our prejudices and learn to love in deed as well as word.
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