Monthly Archives: September 2016
No Other Name – Nitzavim – Oct. 1
Jerusalem has become a noisy city over the past few weeks. We are currently in the month of Elul, the sixth month on the Hebrew calendar. The month of Elul comes before the seventh month, Tishri, which is the month of the biblical holidays during the fall season: The Feast of Trumpets, The Day of […]
Continue readingA Higher Calling – Ki Tavo – Sept. 24
As many of you know, the celebration of the Sabbath is very important to me. I generally host a Sabbath celebration every Friday evening and I often have various tourist groups from around the world join me around the table. During our time together we always discuss the weekly Torah Portion. Something interesting that I’ve […]
Continue readingAuthority in Prayer – Ki Teitzei – Sept. 17
When Nehemiah first heard about the deplorable situation of the city of Jerusalem and of the people living in it, he responded by seeking the LORD in prayer: …let Your ear now be attentive and Your eyes open to hear the prayer of Your servant which I am praying before You now, day and night, […]
Continue readingWho is the Servant of Isaiah 53? – Shoftim – Sept. 10
All of God’s Word is precious, however, certain books of the Bible hold different keys to unlocking spiritual treasures of the past, the present, and the future. The book of Genesis is a key to understanding creation and the formation of the universe. The book of Proverbs is a key to understanding wisdom in daily […]
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