Law And Order

In the beginning was the Word, . . . John 1:1 Word – Almost all Christians are familiar with the Greek term logos.  Its significance in Christian theology is beyond dispute.  Most theologians recognize that the meaning of logos in the New Testament is not the same as the classical Greek use of logos.  The…

On Purpose Witness

I, I myself, am YHWH; and beside Me there is no savior. Isaiah 43:11 Savior – Go read Isaiah 42:1.  What is the purpose of the Servant?  To bring justice to the nations – mishpat.  What is this?  Mishpat is the word for a judicial decision, a legally binding determination.  But it is more than…

Hebrew Evangelism

“You are my witnesses,” declares YHWH, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He.  Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me.” Isaiah 43:10 I Am He – Go ahead.  Ask your pastor, “What is the…

How We Know

Or when he touches human uncleanness – any such uncleanness whereby one becomes unclean – and, though he has known it, the fact has escaped him, but later he realizes his guilt; Leviticus 5:3 Known – Leviticus describes proper worship.  Its rituals and regulations govern the procedures for maintaining purity before the Lord in order…

In The Middle

“But a certain Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion.” Luke 10:33 Felt Compassion – We have often mentioned that Hebrew thought development moves like the lines of a pyramid.  The story develops from the foundation up to the pinnacle and then concludes by returning…