“As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” John 15:19 Out Of The World – The words of Yeshua confirm His divinity. So do His actions. But if we think that those actions are only the miracles,…
And, behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward with Me, to render to each as his work is. Revelation 22:12 Render – If you really think about this verse, doesn’t it seem just a bit odd? After all, are we really expecting a reward for our faithfulness? And aren’t we rescued by grace? Do…
Little children, let no one lead you astray: The one practicing righteousness is righteous. 1 John 3:7 Astray – Who should you follow? Who should you choose as your leader? How do you know you’re walking with the right person? John has a very simple test. Follow the one who is practicing righteousness. It seems…
James Barr wrote a critical review of the tendency of theology to adopt the stance that language reveals the underlying worldview of a culture. Barr’s book, now a classic, is a serious attack on much of the etymological propensities of the Hebrew roots movement. Therefore, it is important to address Barr’s critique. The Semantics of…
“for the word of YHWH has been to me a reproach and derision all the day.” Jeremiah 20:8 Reproach – Jeremiah tells us that he desperately tried not to speak God’s words. He tried to shut them up within his heart. But it was no use. They became a burning fire that had to be…
“Now there was a certain rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, gaily living in splendor every day.” Luke 16:19 Gaily Living – “Reading the Bible in a translation is like kissing your new bride through a veil.”[1] Kenneth Bailey underlines Bialik’s point in this parable.[2] The translation “living gaily” disguises…
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“Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Exodus 19:5-6 Own Possession – What is the value of Israel…
My regular readers will recall the many, many Today’s Word’s regarding the ‘ezer kenegdo. After eighteen months of writing and editing, I’m pleased to let you know that the book about God’s role for women in marriage, society and the church is available. Guardian Angel: What You Need to Know about God’s Design for Women,…
