The ancient cultures considered the Jews to be a superstitious people group (among other things) because they served a God that could not be seen. The ancient world was surrounded by statues and drawings of pagan deities. However, the Jews were commanded to refrain fro...

In Hebrew heaven is shamayim. The word is always plural. The Scriptures seem to indicate that there are three heavens by which may be referred to in writings: the immediate atmosphere of the earth, the area above that of the stars, moon, sun etc, and the outer area whe...

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According to the Talmud one of the least commandments is recorded in Deuteronomy where instructions are given to drive away a mother bird from her nest before taking her young.

Deuteronomy 22:6-7;  "When you come upon a bird's...

Scripture Reading: Leviticus 23:39.

Shemini Atzeret means “eighth day of assembly.” For all practical purposes it is considered to be part of the 7 day Festival of Sukkot. However, it is its own solemn day. Booths are not to be dwelt in on this day.

The Eighth Day is a H...

All scripture is from the KJV unless otherwise indicated.

Scripture Reference: Exodus 23:14-19, Leviticus 23:33-43, Deuteronomy 16:13-17.

This Feast of Yahweh is celebrated in the fall of the year. The Hebrew word for “tabernacle” is “sukkuh”. In means booth, hut, pavili...

As I write this blog Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) will start in 24 hours. This day is the most holy and set-apart day of all of YHWH's Appointed Times.

We all know that God saved 8 people, Noah and his family, on an Ark made of gopher wood. He saved them from the wrath...

In Leviticus 23:24 the LORD gives the command to have a set-apart gathering for the purpose of remembering the blowing of trumpets. In Hebrew it actually states that we are to gather to remember “teruah”.

The word “teruah” is translated into English as “blowing of trump...

Much debate (midrash) has taken place over the topic of whether or not Yah commands a complete fast on the Appointed Time of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). While every individual is certainly permitted to fast whenever they would like or whenever they feel that God has...

The 10 days between Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur are known as the "Ten Days of Awe" or "Ten Days of Repentance". According to Jewish tradition, on Yom Teruah the Heavens and books are opened and a time of repentance is granted. On Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets), the desti...

Scriptural References: Leviticus 16th Chapter, Leviticus 23:26-32, Numbers 29:7-11.

This Appointed Time is celebrated in the Fall and in English it is called “The Day of Atonement”. Yom Kippur or Yom HaKippurim is the proper Hebrew name and it means, “Day of Covering” o...

In English we say Feast of Trumpets

CORRECT BIBLICAL NAME: Yom Teruah

It is an Appointed Time (Mo’ed) of Yahweh, a memorial of the blowing of trumpets (shofars). Yom Teruah is celebrated in the fall.

For Jews, since coming back from Babylonian captivity, it is known as th...

Genesis 1:26-27 “…let Us make man in our image, after our likeness and let them have dominion…”

I would like for you to consider the words image and likeness.

What is the mysterious image of God? The Hebrew word for image is tsehlem – meaning to shade, a phantom, illusio...

In Matthew 5:38-39, Yeshua says, "You have heard that it was said, 'eye for an eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."

Many people use this verse to claim that Y...

In Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30 we read the account of the Canaanite (Syrophoenician) woman who came to Yeshua (Jesus) and requested that He heal her demon possessed daughter.

As she repeatedly cries after Yeshua His disciples ask Him to send her away; upon which H...

Have you ever wondered where the gates of hades were actually located or if there really was such a place? Well, here is a little history lesson and then I will examine this scripture about the gates of hell (hades):

"And I say also unto you, that you are Peter, and upo...