Meal Traditions and the Passover Seder
Growing up in a Messianic Jewish home, I always looked at the Gospel accounts and saw Yeshua celebrating the seder in the same way my family did. We participated in
Growing up in a Messianic Jewish home, I always looked at the Gospel accounts and saw Yeshua celebrating the seder in the same way my family did. We participated in
In this video, I look at a memorization technique I am using to retain biblical information. In this specific instance, I am memorizing the sacrificial system, but just about any
“You Don’t Have to Keep the Sabbath!” Cancelling on the Guest of Honor I cannot tell you how many times people have said to me, “You don’t have to keep
In this video, I look at Galatians 3:24 and quickly give an explanation of this verse. What is the guardian, and does this verse actually teach the Torah has been
In this video, I discuss some of the things that have been on my mind regarding meals in the ancient world and how some of these practices may translate into
In this video we look at the idea that some of the laws of Torah have become spiritual, and that Hebrew 7:12 proves this. See my video on circumcision in
In this video, we delve into the intriguing historical figures of Hillel and Shammai, renowned rabbis from the first century CE. These two eminent scholars have long been celebrated as
In this video, we start our coming-of-age series by looking at covenants. What is a covenant, why are covenants important for the Bible, and understanding that God is a covenantal
In this video, I announce a new series I will be doing, I also review “Every Day Law in Biblical Israel.”
In this installment of our covenants study, we look at the term “Old Covenant” to see how it is used in the Bible. We also look at various places that
In this installment of our biblical covenants series, we look at dispensationalism and covenant theology. These theologies are important for our study because they have shaped a significant amount of
In this video I look at the history and formation of the Hebrew Roots movement. With no faith statement or main leader it is difficult to pinpoint what constitutes this
There is a movement that has been called “Messianic Judaism,” but what is this theology and does it differ from the Hebrew Roots movement? In this video I discuss Messianic
In this portion of our study on biblical covenants, we look at the New Covenant and highlights some of the things that many seem to skip over. We also talk
In this installment of our study on biblical covenants, we look at suzerain/vassal treaties and how the ten commandments and the book of Deuteronomy follow the pattern of these 15th
In this installment of our study in biblical covenants, we look at the Covenant of Grant in the ANE and how it applies to the Abrahamic covenant. We also discuss
Looking at the concept of the covenant of works and if this is truly a biblical concept.
In the final installment of our study on Acts 15, we look at verse 21, a verse that has puzzled scholars and preachers for hundreds of years. We also look
In this portion of our study, we look at the four prohibitions given to the Gentiles in Acts 15:20. What are they? Why are they given? Are they the only
In this segment of our study, we look at Acts 15:5-18 and suggest that there are actually two issues going on in our text which are addressed by the council.
In this third installment of our study in Acts 15 we look at the term “circumcision” and what evidence we have that shows this term can refer to a man-made
In this video, we continued our series in Acts 15 and look at the date of Galatians 2 and jump into Acts 15:1 looking at the phrase, “custom of Moses.”
In this video, we continue our look at the theological divisions between Catholics and Protestants by looking at what could be the largest division, salvation by faith alone. What are
Throughout the Church’s history, there has been an interesting understanding of grace vs law. This view is perhaps best illustrated when viewing texts such as Romans 6:15 which states: “What
In this video, we continue our look at the theological divisions between Catholics and Protestants by looking at what could be the largest division, salvation by faith alone. What are
What does the Bible say about mental illness? And what does the Law of God say about someone who commits a crime but is mentally ill? In this video we
I grew up using a mix of the Messianic Shabbat Siddur my father compiled and a (traditional) daily Metsudah Siddur, which was my go to. I loved the liturgy and
In this post we look at capital punishment in the law of God and see why this is such an important element to God’s economy.
In this article we look at the theology known as Theonomy and search the Scriptures to see if this is a biblical doctrine.
In this interview I talk to Andrew Schumacher who believes many of the laws of Torah are not binding on Christians today.
In this article it is argued that Christ tells His disciples to sacrifice to Him in Luke 22:19. This takes a radical reinterpretation of the words of institution.
From the beginning, it’s always been “heart first” with the Lord Only in the New testament? There have been many instances where I’ve heard it preached, or in conversation with
As a theological belief, the term Pronomian can cover a huge amount of Christians and should not be seen as a movement or a denomination in and of itself.
In this video we look at the theology known as “pronomian.” This term is gaining some attention because it is a tenant of several different beliefs such as Messianic Judaism, the Hebrew Roots Movement, and Pronomian Christianity.
Many believe the civil and ceremonial parts of God’s law have been fulfilled or done away with but is this really the case? Can we even break the law into
A study in John 14 and a defense of the biblical doctrine of the Trinity.
“Why do you believe in theonomy?” is the question asked to Jeff Young who gives his views on this theological position.
Recently, I went to the grocery store to do some shopping. When I got in line I saw a National Geographic that a stereotypical picture of Jesus on the cover
When discussing the Last Supper it is only natural to begin with the debate over the chronology and nature of the meal. Many books and much scholarship has been dedicated
What was your first year of marriage like? I’ll never forget the shock of reality hitting Caleb and me in our first year of marriage when we both realized that
Perhaps one of the most common reactions I receive when people learn that I hold to pronomian theology comes in the form of a question, “do you wear any clothes
It seems like an easy question to answer. The Law of God is referenced throughout Scripture and is hailed as the standard of God throughout Christian history. Yet, when discussing
If there has ever been a “go-to” icon for egalitarianism it’s Deborah the judge. I don’t think I’ve ever had a discussion with an egalitarian about women’s ordination in which
My family has come from some pretty deep baptist roots. In my later 30’s I began to look at the Regular Baptist doctrines over and against my own theology. I
After writing my post on the significance of circumcision, I was asked to do a follow-up post on 1Corinthians 7:19 which reads: Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but what
I once saw a documentary in which a young man interviewed rabbis, doctors, and advocates on the topic of circumcision through history and within our present age. One of the
In my past few posts, I have attempted to show how the doctrine of the trinity is one that is based on the Bible and is not a man-made notion.
In my last post, I discussed how the council of Nicaea focused on the language that would be used by the Church when discussing the relationship of the Father, Son, and
When speaking about the doctrine of the Trinity we need to have a general understanding of the council of Nicaea. This council was a pinnacle point within the formation of
In our modern times, many people believe the doctrine of the Trinity is one that is far beyond their understanding. The reason is that the doctrine of the Trinity attempts
Throughout my life I have been confronted with various arguments about the law of God. What laws should Christians keep? Are we supposed to keep the entire Mosaic law or only parts
If you would have asked me two months ago what a believing Gentile’s relationship to Israel is, I would have said something like, “Gentiles don’t become part of physical Israel,
And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed. (Galatians 3:8 ESV) Christians
Within the New Testament, we see the Apostles observing the biblical festivals. For instance, Paul spends Passover in Philippi and then hurries back to Jerusalem so he can celebrate the
The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) is filled with prophetic imagery of our Messiah’s work on the cross. Every year the high-priest was to enter the Holy of Holies and
This year during our festival of trumpets celebration at our Church, I was struck with the realization that this festival is the only one not tied to a specific event
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