So far in this series, we have reviewed those tools that can be used by the reader when trying to interpret, for themselves, what is in the Bible. These tools are valuable, and we should always look for what God has for us, alone, when we read his word. If
In last week’s reading, Jacob was on his way back to his father’s land and heard that Esau was coming to meet him, with 400 men. That didn’t sound good to Jacob- not good, at all! If you prefer to watch a video, click on this link: Watch the video.
In the last lesson you learned that to properly interpret the Bible you need to read contextually so that the word makes sense within the sentence, the sentence within the paragraph, and so on. But that isn’t enough: you also need to use hermeneutics as you interpret what you are
Have you ever thrown a pebble into a quiet pool of water? The waves emanate from where the pebble entered the water, outwards in concentric circles until the wave dissipates into the pond. If you prefer to watch a video, click on this link: Watch the video. When we read
(Still waiting for my new webcam so no video message today) In this reading we have the story of Jacob coming to his uncle, Laban, and of how he agreed to work 7 years to marry Rachel. Laban, on the wedding night, substituted Leah, and Jacob had to work another
I am waiting for my new webcam to come and also will be busy baking dessert for this afternoon’s feast, so I am going to make this quick and easy. With respect to everyone’s personal opinion about man-made holidays, for those who will be giving thanks to God for all
That’s right. How can anyone really know what is in the Bible if they have never read it? (I am having issues with my webcam so there won’t be a video today) And I don’t mean to go buy one of those “Read a Bible Passage a Day” calendars. That’s
In this parashah we have one of the best known stories of the Bible, the selling of the birthright. If you prefer to watch a video, click on this link: Watch the video. This parashah begins by telling us that Isaac prayed to Adonai for Rebecca to no longer be
That’s a good question, isn’t it? I mean, if we are to be separated from sin, and not take part in sinful activities, how can we ever reach the sinners? If you prefer to watch a video, click on this link: Watch the video. Yeshua ate and drank with sinners-
This parashah begins with the death of Sarah, at 127 years old. Isaac would have been 36 years old at that time, Ishmael 50, and Abraham 136. He buys a burial cave and buries Sarah there, later to join her; eventually, this cave would also house the remains of Isaac,
