Romans 3:1-31

Romans 3:1-4 – If both Jews and Gentiles are under God’s condemnation what is the point in being religious or following the Laws of God?  If following my religion does not assure me of heaven why bother?  This is a question that concerns every man. If a man is born a Jew or a Christian … Read more

Romans 2:11-29

Romans 2:11-16 The judgment of God will be executed with no partiality or favoritism. God has no favorites, chosen, yes but He does not favor the moralist, the bright or educated, wealthy, benevolent, or famous. All men stand equal before God’s judgment.  In the day of judgment, all will be judged by the same rule … Read more

Daniel 10:1-21

Daniel 10:1-3. The final vision given to Daniel came in the third year of Cyrus in 536 B.C. The Jewish people were already beginning to return from Babylon and the Temple was in the process of being rebuilt. Daniel probably remained in Babylon because of his age or because of his value to the King. … Read more

Daniel 11:3-4 – Chanukah 2001

Many Jewish people really do not know the history and facts of Hanukkah. Christians also are unsure or uninterested in Hanukkah as well. The fact of the matter is that Hanukkah has great significance to Christians. I want us to consider two areas related to Chanukah which have to do with the idea of Dedication … Read more

Matthew 5:18-20

Adat Hatikvah Shabbat School Matthew 5 April 28, 2001 Matthew 5:18-20 – Do not think that I have come to destroy the law and the prophets… The following scene from the film “A Man for All Seasons” might in some ways help illuminate the importance of the Law. Young lawyer: The man is bad you … Read more

Matthew 2:1-23

Matthew 2:1-2 Bethlehem was a small village on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The religious leaders knew that Bethlehem would be the birthplace of the Messiah from the prophecy of Micah, and they tell this to Herod in v. 5-6 (Mic. 5:2; John 7:42). Herod the Great, referred to here, ruled from 37–4 B.C. He was … Read more

Passover – Leviticus 23

“These are the appointed feasts of the LORD, the holy convocations, which you shall proclaim at the time appointed for them. In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight, is the LORD’s Passover. And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the … Read more

Leviticus 23 – Feast of Israel

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feasts of the LORD that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they are my appointed feasts. “Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy … Read more