Living as God’s Royal Priesthood: Understanding the Heart Behind the Law The ancient Hebrew word “Mishpatim” means “judgments,” and it marks a pivotal transition in the story of God’s people. After the dramatic narratives of creation, the flood, the patriarchs, and the exodus from Egypt, something shifts. The people standing at the base of Mount Read More
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I Took You for Myself
Carried on Eagle’s Wings: Understanding Our Purpose in God’s Story The book of Exodus is often remembered for its dramatic miracles—the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Yet beneath these spectacular events lies a more profound narrative: a love story between God and His people. When Read More
The Final Countdown, Part 2
The Wilderness Journey: Learning to Trust in Our Salvation Every family has those stories that get retold at gatherings, the ones that remind us who we are and what we stand for. These narratives become the glue that binds generations together, passing down values and identity. The biblical narrative functions similarly for believers, reminding us Read More
The Final Countdown, Part 1
The Final Countdown: Understanding Redemption Through the Exodus In a world where evil seems to be erupting in unexpected places—where thousands are slaughtered while the world yawns, where injustice festers across continents—believers face a critical question: How should we respond? Do we become passive observers, confident in knowing the ending but indifferent to the present? Read More
Free to Worship God and God Alone
Let My People Go: Breaking Free from Bondage to Worship (Watch on YouTube)The story of the Exodus stands as one of the most powerful narratives in Scripture—a dramatic account of liberation, divine power, and the choice between bondage and freedom. Yet beyond the spectacular plagues and miraculous signs lies a profound spiritual truth that resonates Read More
The Joy of Tabernacling with God: Lessons from Moses and Beyond
As the autumn winds begin to blow and the leaves turn golden, we enter a season rich with spiritual significance. The blast of the shofar echoed in our ears, calling us to reflection and renewal. The solemnity of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, invited us to examine our hearts. And then comes Sukkot, the Read More
Why Does God Want to Draw Close to Us?
Living a Life Centered on God: Beyond Religion to Relationship In our fast-paced modern world, it’s easy to compartmentalize our faith, treating it as just another aspect of our lives rather than the foundation upon which everything else is built. But what if we were to reimagine our relationship with God as something far more Read More
What it Means to be Saved
Saved for Heaven or for Godly Living The Narrow Path: Understanding Salvation and Unity in the Early Church In the bustling world of the 1st century, a revolutionary movement was taking shape. What began as a sect within Judaism, known as “The Way,” was rapidly expanding to include Gentiles alongside Jewish believers. This expansion, however, Read More
The Messianic Experience Number 2 – Why We Worship on Saturday
Why do we gather for worship on Saturday? The answer is surprisingly simple: Leviticus 23:3,”Work may be done for six days, but the seventh day is a Shabbat of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You are to do no work—it is a Shabbat to Adonai in all your dwellings.” It is a convocation, a gathering. Traditionally, this gathering is to worship, Read More
The Messianic Experience – Number 1 – Basics
Is it “Messianic” or “Hebrew Roots” or “Messianic Judaism” or “Jewish Roots”? Good question! It is a question I get asked a lot because most people who want to get to know the Jewish Jesus and the Jewish root of our faith find TV shows and YouTube videos. When you do that, theology and practice Read More