Parashat Kedoshim (Holy ones) Vayikra (Leviticus) 19:1–20:27 The first two verses of this week’s portion are key for us to understand who God is, what He is, and what is His desire for us. And … Read More
Perspective
I just returned from a week in Uganda. One of the reasons we traveled to Uganda was to record three new chapters for our “Beyond the Headlines” series (click here to check it out) This … Read More
The Prophetic Passover Lamb
Pesach (Passover) Shemot (Exodus) 12:21–51 & Bamidbar (Numbers) 28:16–25 In honor of Passover, which begins Friday night at sundown, this week’s reading is the amazing story of Israel’s miraculous redemption from the hands of the … Read More
Yeshua & the Law
Parashat Metzora (Leprosy) Vayikra (Leviticus) 14:1–15:33 Our weekly portion starts with a precise description of a law that deals with someone who suffered from leprosy, and how he or she was to be cleansed from … Read More
Mysteries in the Word
Parashat Tazria (She conceives) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 This week’s portion opens with an interesting yet mysterious ritual, which is actually the entire 12th chapter of Leviticus: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to … Read More
Keep the Fire Burning!
Parashat Tzav (Command) Vayikra (Leviticus) 6:1–8:36 I previously wrote on this Scripture portion, Parashat Tzav (Command), that the “HaOlah” sacrifice which means, “to go up”, has a deep connection to the work of Yeshua our … Read More
God’s Glory
Parashat Pekudei (Commandments or Charges of) Shemot (Exodus) 38:21–40:38 This week’s parasha (Scripture portion) brings us to the end of Exodus (Shemot), in which God’s truly awesome glory is revealed to and dwells among the … Read More
Resting from the Daily Grind
Parashat Vayakhel (And he assembled) Shemot (Exodus) 35:1–38:20 I marvel at God’s Word and the amazing wisdom and insight that it contains! In it, we find instructions that are relevant until today, and that enrich … Read More
Selfishness
Parashat Ki Tisa (When You Lift Up) Shemot (Exodus) 30:11–34:35 This week, we read of one of the most well-known, yet tragic accounts in the history of the people of Israel. It begins with Moses … Read More