1.0 Context Parables are tools to compare something physical to something spiritual. Yeshua begins several parables by saying “The Kingdom of God is like…” so He could tie an abstract concept (the Kingdom of God) to something more concrete and visible (like a mustard seed in Matthew 13:31-32). Yeshua taught with parables for two main purposes: to … Continued
1.0 Introduction “And thе vеrу Gоd of peace ѕаnсtіfу you wholly; and I pray Gоd уоur whole ѕріrіt аnd ѕоul аnd bоdу be preserved blаmеlеѕѕ untо thе соmіng оf оur Lоrd Yeshua the Messiah” (1 Thesselonians 5:23). Evеn though Gоd’ѕ Word clearly teaches that we are three-part beings, very fеw believers of Messiah practice a funсtіоnаl understanding оf ѕріrіt, ѕоul, and bоdу in their еvеrуdау … Continued
1.0 BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Ephesus [in modern day, Turkey] was not the official capital of the province, Pergamum was, but Ephesus was the greatest city. It was a port city and a commercial center. The trade routes from the east and the south all terminated there at Ephesus. So, it was a wealthy city; it was a materialistic … Continued
1.0 INTRODUCTION In Matthew 6:19-21 Yeshua [Jesus] says, “Do not store up for yourselves wealth here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and burglars break in and steal. Instead, store up for yourselves wealth in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and burglars do not break in or steal. For where your wealth is, … Continued
1.0 CONTEXT Philip found Natan’el and told him, “We’ve found the one that Moshe [Moses] wrote about in the Torah, also the Prophets — it’s Yeshua Ben-Yosef from Natzeret!” [John 1:45] The “Torah [Law] and the Prophets” was a title for the Old Testament before the New Testament was written. Philip understood the Old Testament was about Yeshua, which … Continued
1.0 INTRODUCTION No other day has ever been sanctified as the day of rest. The Sabbath Day begins at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday. Observation and remembrance of Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments (the fourth in the original Jewish, the Eastern Orthodox, and most Protestant traditions, the third in Roman Catholic and Lutheran traditions). Reference of Sabbath: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20: 8-11; … Continued
1.0 INTRODUCTION In Matthew 6:19-21 Yeshua [Jesus] says, “Do not store up for yourselves wealth here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and burglars break in and steal. Instead, store up for yourselves wealth in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and burglars do not break in or steal. For where your wealth is, … Continued
1.0 Introduction Believers are called to put on the full armor of God for spiritual battle and protection comprises the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Gospel of Peace, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-18). They can take our stand against the devil’s … Continued
In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 [also in Ephesians 5:5; Galatians 5:19-21 & Revelation 21:8] we read, “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit … Continued
