The Jewish Carpenter has a purpose. God the Father intentionally birthed Him to an earthly father who would teach Him an artisan skill, to help us understand His spiritual purpose. His skill as a Master Craftsman fashions us into the vessel God the Father intended from the beginning! A carpenter works with wood, and what …
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Wow! That gives new meaning to “water from a rock,” doesn’t it! That is recent video from a flash flood in the Israeli desert, near the Dead Sea. But I believe there is a Biblical principle to be gleaned from that incredible sight. Let’s start with this passage from Exodus 17:3-6: But the people thirsted there …
https://www.facebook.com/hnaftali/videos/293884618092101/ This evening at sundown the shofar will blow, signaling the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish civil New Year. Jewish people around the world will celebrate one of the most joyful days of the year. Biblically speaking, though, it is the Feast of Trumpets...also a most joyful time! If you follow this blog, …
Study friends, we're headed down the homestretch for this week's lesson...but it may take us two days to get there! Romans 11 is rich in content and that's where we'll hang out to finish our thoughts about the Jewish roots of Christianity. I hope this key point is resonating with you right now: we need …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 