After the beginning, On the first day, the world was found as a core of solid matter submerged entirely in water. Spiritual Light, later known as Meshiach, was introduced later on the first day, and the atmosphere on the second day. On the third day, the dry land rose above sea level. Later came all life. Plants, trees and all of flesh inhabited the earth. Finally, “26 Then Avinu said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, … [Read more...] about The Complete Creation
Meditation
Preaching the Gospel
By the time Moses returned to the scene (Egypt), his people had hit an all-time low. They worshiped idols, spoke slanderously of each other, and had wandered very far from the path of their forefathers. Perhaps he should have told them off, saying, “Repent, sinners, lest you perish altogether!” But he didn’t. Instead, he told them how Avinu cared for them and felt their suffering, how He would bring about miracles, freedom and a wondrous future out of His love for them. As for rebuke, Moses … [Read more...] about Preaching the Gospel
Guide to Fasting
“Thus said Avinu of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.” (Zec 8:19 ) 17 Tammuz Shivah Asar B’ Tammuz 9 Av-Tisha B’av 3 Tishrei- The Fast of Gedaliah 10- Tishrei- Yom Kippurim 10 Tevet- Asarah B’Tevet 13 Adar- The fast of Esther You want to know why you deserve this series of financial woes. Why do … [Read more...] about Guide to Fasting
Unknown Enemy
(21) From that time Yeshua began to explain to His disciples that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem, and to suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised the third day. (22) But after taking Him aside, Peter personally began to rebuke Him, saying, "Avinu will be favorable to you, Lord. In no way shall this happen to You." (23) Then He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, because your thoughts … [Read more...] about Unknown Enemy
Gateway
Here is something that we never talk about. Kosher meat is defined in a number of ways--it must be the right kind of animal, slaughtered in the right way, and soaked, salted and rinsed to remove the blood. In addition, the rump of the animal cannot be eaten unless it goes through a delicate process called nikur or "deveining" of certain veins. The reason for this last point is in this week's parshah. Jacob, ancestor of the Jewish people, was wrestling with a spiritual force, an angel. The … [Read more...] about Gateway
The New Man
(27) For as many of you as were Immersed into Meshiach did put on Meshiach. (28) There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither bond nor free; there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Meshiach Yeshua. We are no longer “traditional Jews” because we gave up the belief that we look to the Levitical Priesthood for our salvation. We are learning how to separate old traditions and myths from the Torah. We look at everything that we do through the paradigm of Meshiach’s teachings, … [Read more...] about The New Man