As the Passover Seder begins the seminal question of the evening is asked by a child: Why? "Why is this night different from all other nights?" References: Exodus 12:26; 13:8, 14; Matthew 28:18-20.  ..read more

We continue to consider the meaning of spiritual leprosy, and how we may find evidence of that today. What is the opposite of the "evil tongue"? Are we expected to just say nice things in order to be nice? Or, does the Lord show us something profound as we "love our neighbor" as ourselves? We consider the words of the Torah, Messiah Yeshua/Jesus, and the apostles of our faith. Give a listen.  References: Leviticus 15:1-2; Matthew 15:19-20; Proverbs 10:11; Romans 13:14; Galatians 3:27; Leviticus 19:18; 34; 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15; Ephesians 4:29; Philippians 4:8; Philippians 2:3-4; Acts 1 ..read more

How you ever gossiped about someone? How did that gossip make you feel after the other person found out? Or, when your gossip continued to spread, but not exactly how you said it, how then did you feel? Were you able to reconcile? How did the Lord restore lepers in the Bible? How did Yeshua/Jesus restore lepers? In the process we find something beautiful about who we are in Him, and why, when He restores us, we are restored indeed.  References: Matthew 8:1-4; Leviticus 14:1-11; 14:12-32; John 19:34.  ..read more

The 8th day! How do we find holy meaning in everyday life? Can there be importance in the most basic aspects of human life? Absolutely. There is a beautiful connection between the intricate details of the priests beginning their ministry, and how the ordinary person in the camp can experience the same level of holiness. While the portion may seem disconnected, appearing to have two very different subjects, the Lord in His mercy is showing us something beautiful. Give a listen! References: Leviticus 9:1, 3-6, 22; 10:3; Exodus 40:34-38; Numbers 6:24-26; Romans 12:1; 14:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31 ..read more

What's wrong with leftovers? I like leftovers. Do you? Well, there is an issue with leftovers concerning certain sacrifices. What lesson do we learn from the leftovers, or lack thereof? Is there a life lesson for us in this today? Give a listen! References: Leviticus 6:1-2; 7:11-15; Exodus 12:10; 2 Corinthians 9; Colossians 2:6-7.  ..read more

The certificate of occupancy of a home, the assurance that the structure has been built to specifications. We, in faith, have an even greater assurance of our acceptance: the Holy Spirit. As the Book of Exodus concludes, Moses assembles and disassembles the Tabernacle during the time of sanctification of the priesthood. The Lord showed His approval of the project by filling the Tabernacle. What can we learn from this? Is there a way for us to understand the construction of the tabernacle in faith today? Give a listen. References: Exodus 40:34-38; 38:10; Genesis 50:25; Psalm 127:1; Romans 10:9 ..read more

When the Lord gives us sacred work, does the immediacy of the new sacred work set aside His call for us to rest? The children of Israel were deep into the fabrication of the Tabernacle when they receive a reminder: rest. What do we learn from this? What do we learn from a dramatic linguistic parallel to the account of creation and the account of the Tabernacle? What of the language of work and service, and its connection to sacred purpose? So much to consider, yet it all still points us to the mission of the Great Commission. How does this all knit us together? Give a listen.  References ..read more

This week we take a look at a lesson from the sin of the golden calf. What lesson in faith do we learn from this? What does Moses mean when he asks to behold God's glory, or for Him to show Moses His way? Why these questions from this incident? How does this incident inform our walk with Messiah Yeshua/Jesus? Give a listen.  References: Exodus 32:1-14; 32:32; 33:13, 19; Luke 5:36-38; Matthew 5:1-12; 2 Timothy 3:5; 1 John 3:17; James 2:14-17.  ..read more

There are times when our personal history distorts how we see and experience the promises of God. In those times we need the Caleb's and the Joshua's to speak His promises to us, to refute the distorted view, and see the fruit of God's faithfulness in our lives. Thank God for those Caleb's and Joshua's in our lives.  References: Numbers 13.  ..read more

Is there a theology regarding garments in the Bible? What would a garment theology reveal? The garments of the Levitical high priest are described to be for "glory and beauty." Why? Is there anything that we in Messianic faith can learn from this? Is there a theology regarding garments for those in Christ? Give a listen.  References: Exodus 28:2; Ephesians 4:17-32; John 20:21-23.  ..read more