Matthew 28

Matthew’s gospel has a specific plan and purpose. Chapter 28 is the climax of everything else he has written under the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit. The central event, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is also the central event of God’s redemptive history. The resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith, and everything that we … Read more

Matthew 27:1-26

Matthew 27:1-2 – The trial at the end of Matt. 26 was illegal here are some of the reasons: Nighttime Trial: According to Jewish law, a trial could not be held at night, especially in cases of capital punishment. The trial in Matthew 26 took place at night, violating this practice.  Lack of Due Process: The Sanhedrin (the Jewish court) … Read more

Matthew 26

Matthew 26:1-2 – Jesus declares that in two days He is going to be delivered up for crucifixion. The leadership had determined to rid themselves of Jesus because he was a continual threat to their authority. They worried about the volatile atmosphere that existed in Jerusalem and the cozy arrangement that they had with Rome. Religious … Read more

Matthew 25:1-46

Matthew 25:1-5 – When the Messiah appears it will be the Groom coming with His bride at an unexpected time. The wise virgins are those who are ready when the groom comes while the unwise are not prepared for His coming. The illustration that Jesus gives here lets it be understood that there will be no … Read more

Matthew 24

Matthew 24:1-3 This chapter is known as the Olivet discourse because it was given to His disciples on the Mt. of Olives. It describes the sign of the Messiah’s coming and the discourse was precipitated by Jesus’ remarks concerning the destruction of Herod’s Temple.  The Apostles had just spoken in complementary words of the beauty of … Read more

613 Commandments

King David wrote in Psalms 19:7 “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” In the New Covenant Paul wrote in Romans 7:12 “So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.” Are Christians then under the … Read more

Matthew 23:1-39

Matthew 23:1-2 – The seat of Moses referred to both a literal seat where the most honored Rabbi sat. It was called the seat of Moses because not only did Moses know the Law but was able to interpret the Law and render judgment. This was the role of the chief Rabbi in every community with … Read more

What is Antisemitism

What is Antisemitism? There are three major, accepted definitions of antisemitism that are commonly used as canon in determining if statements and acts are antisemitic in character. They are the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA), the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA), and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) statements. One of the main differences between the definitions … Read more

1 Peter 1:6-9 How to deal with Trials

This first letter by Peter is written by one of the best-known Messianic Believers.  It was written to Messianic Believers but of course applies to all have been grafted into Israel through their faith in Messiah Yeshua.

Joshua 2

October 7th of last year for Israel will be in its history a day as FDR said after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a day that will live in infamy. It is Described by Israelis as “our 9/11”. There is a repeated theme in Scripture: The call to Remember. This is one of the reasons why … Read more