The Dating of Passover
Here is an interesting article by Ian Hodge, a member of the At God’s Table community, on the intricacies of calculating the date of Passover. Click here to read Ian’s analysis.
Accusative Assignment
Also, he has put all things under his feet and made him head over everything for the Messianic community, which is his body, the full expression of him who fills all creation. Ephesians 1:22-23 Complete Jewish Bible Head – The Greek word kephalen in this verse is a singular, feminine noun in the accusative. This…
Prayer Request
Cheryl Durham just told me that her sister-in-law just died at age 55. She is asking for prayer for her brother who is suddenly without a wife he loved and treasured.
A Case of Mistaken Identity
“Can this be Naomi?” Ruth 1:19 JPS Can this be – Who are we? Are we defined by our circumstances or by our character? That’s the question behind Naomi’s story in the book of Ruth. When Naomi returns to her village of origin, the women of Bethlehem are stunned to see the woman whose name…
Waiting for God
Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it; Psalm 127:1 KJV Except – In the Hebrew text, this two letter word is attached to God’s name. The expression is ‘im-YHWH. English separates what Hebrew sees as one single concept. The particle ‘im is translated according to the context. It can…
Master and Commander
“ . . . and let them have dominion over . . .” Genesis 1:26 ESV Dominion – “There is no dignity without responsibility.”[1] Apparently the modern world doesn’t agree with Soloveitchik. It seems as if the governments of the West think that all that is necessary for men to live is to be provided…
A Table Set for a King – Literally
The dining table at the summer palace of the king of Portugal some centuries ago.
Experience Matters
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 ESV by Michael Moen Honor – The word kabbed is found 376 times in the Hebrew Bible. It is used over half the time as a reference to a “weighty”…
A Face Along the Road
Saw this little girl on the side of the road in South Africa
