Category Archives: Jesus / Yeshua
The Power to Lay It Down and Take It Again
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the … Continue reading
In the Beginning was the Word – Part 1
Too often we either assume or take the words of others concerning various matters as truth without applying proper investigation for ourselves. In this series I’m calling, “In the Beginning was the Word”, I’m going to break down what I have come … Continue reading
The Alpha and Omega or Aleph Tav
Christianity identifies Jesus as being the “Alpha and Omega” (in Greek). And in much of the Messianic community, there’s the understanding that Yeshua is the “Aleph Tav” (in Hebrew). This is based on a few passages found in Revelation. But is it … Continue reading
Is It a Sin to Worship a Man?
When I recently suggested that Jesus was a man, and not God, I was confronted with the question, Is it a sin to worship a man? My response to questions like these is to first define the terms. Oftentimes our understanding … Continue reading
Memorializing Passover
Our family is going to be memorializing the Passover event of Exodus 12 tonight, April 3, 2016 after the sun goes down. We’ll be eating lamb and unleavened bread with bitterness, remembering what happened on the night before the great exodus … Continue reading
Looking at Luke From the Beginning
I had a bit of an “aha!” moment earlier this week when discussing the virgin birth doctrine with some friends on Facebook. I was explaining how the account given in the book of Luke where Mary is confronted by an … Continue reading
The Son of God vs. God, the Son
There is a teaching of man, commonly referred to as the Trinity Doctrine that says God is one, in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Ghost/Spirit. This is a fundamental tenet in Christianity. As a result, many believe that Jesus is God, … Continue reading
Kings in the Line of Judah
Did you know the genealogy given in Matthew, from David to the exile, is not entirely accurate? For some time now I have known the countings of 14 generations was off somehow, but I was not too clear as to … Continue reading
Where Is Your Father?
In John 8:12-59, a discussion ensues over who the Father of Jesus/Yeshua is. I believe there are a total of four “fathers” being referenced in this passage: 1. The Father, which art in heaven, who the Jews claimed to be … Continue reading
When a Man Knows a Woman
According to Scripture, what happens when a man knows a woman, and what part does the LORD (YHVH) God play in it all? Adam (Genesis 4:1 ESV) Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, … Continue reading