Today’s Word

Danger Ahead

Let your way of life be free from the love of money, being content with what you have,  for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” Hebrews 13:5  NASB Being content – What is enough?  The Bible answers: what you have been given.  That’s a particularly uncomfortable…
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Certified Fresh

“Therefore, bring forth fruits worthy of repentance.” Matthew 3:8  NASB Worthy – John the Baptizer cut no slack.  He spoke like a prophet right out of the Tanakh.  His message to the scribes and religious leaders was something they recognized.  Measure for measure.  Put your actions on the balance scales and see if they are…
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Ancient Order

“If therefore you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, and go your way, first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” Matthew 5:23-24  NASB And then come – In a few…
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A Little Deeper

And you shall love YHWH your Elohim with all your heart and with all your nephesh and with all your might Deuteronomy 6:5  (my adjusted translation) All your heart – be-kol levavcha.  Try saying it.  “With all your heart.”  YHWH wants – and expects – your whole heart commitment to Him.  How will I know…
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Proof Text Context

“I will not carry out my fierce anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and not mortal; in your midst (is) the Holy One.  And I will not come in wrath.” Hosea 11:9  (translation J. Dearman) For I am God – It’s possible that you’ve heard this verse expounded in its…
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One of a Kind

“Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Israel is My son, My firstborn.” Exodus 4:22  NASB My son – We have a tendency to believe that God often spoke of Israel as His son, but this isn’t the case.  In fact, there are only two places in the Tanakh where God refers…
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