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Vs 8; Common sense tells us that when we build a roof, and it is the type of roof where one can go up and sit down and enjoy the coolness of the evenings, one must build a fence or a wall that surrounds the roof, to keep one from falling off in case one gets too close to the edge. The Torah can...

Parashah: Ki Tetze” (when you go out) DEUT 21:10-25:19 There are many "highlights" in these chapters, many commandments that we can look at and perhaps relate them to situations in our modern day and time. In this Parashah we see a lot of common-sense mitzvoth that are for today, and we can...

ISAIAH 51:12-52:12 The prophet speaks through the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) “Therefore, my people shall know MY NAME…..” one thing is to know about God, the other is to KNOW HIM, and “HIS NAME” but we know that God has many names and titles, But his Most Holy Name is Y H V H (Yod Hey...

(17:14) talks about “setting a king over thee” It was not Adonai’s perfect will that Israel would have kings, as He already knew what the outcome would be. You could probably count on one hand the righteous kings of Israel; David, Josiah, and Hezekiah, the rest were perverted and evil (perhaps...

Parasha: Shoftim (Judges) DEUT: 16:18: -21:9 This parashah starts off with; “Judges (shoftim) and officers shalt thou make thee at thy gates, which YHVH thy Elohim giveth thee…. they shall judge the people with “righteous judgment…” The word "officers" is rendered "Shoterim" in Hebrew, which...

The month of "Elul" A time for self-examination, reflection, "Days of Awe" and time to ask ourselves "How is my relationship with God?" It's time to STOP, TURN AROUND, and RETURN to the LORD! The month of "Elul" started on the 18th of this month. Erev Shabbat. It is a time to think...

Yes indeed, sometimes, healing comes publicly at times, in private. I was healed of my ear stoppage while I was in Tiberius, by the Sea of Galilee. ,

ISAIAH 54:11-55:5 “Navi Yeshayahu” (Prophet Isaiah) speaks as directed by the Holy Spirit, as a father who comforts his children, promising them blessings, but begins with “Unhappy, storm-tossed one”, meaning that Israel has been through a lot, deportation to Babylon, destruction of the...

There are two kinds of circumcision. One of the flesh, when a boy-child is born, on the 8th day. Many families practice that, while others don't. Today it is more of a health practice, to maintain cleanliness in that area. The other is what Moses said; "being circumcised in the heart" having...

Yes, when we look at the : Law" as "legalism" and try to please God through legalistic ideas and dogmas, then YES, we are under the curse, because through legalism, and obedience to commandments through legalism, salvation is not possible. However, through faith, we are saved and by faith...

Parashah: “Re’eh” (see) DEUT: 11:26-16:17 Why are they "our choices?" Well, that's all we have in this world. The blessings and the curses, obedience or disobedience. We learn that at home from Mom and Dad. Disobey them and we might feel the belt across our fannies. Obey the law or we...

ISAIAH 49:14-51:3 Israel cries out “The LORD hath forsaken me and forgotten me” but the prophet through the Holy Spirit assures the people, NO, the LORD has NOT forsaken you. There is a big difference between, “abandonment, forgetfulness, and chastisement”. The fact that YHVH has punished his...

Rightly so, We can look at the commandments in this way: Vertical commandments, and horizontal commandments. By vertical we mean all the commandments that have to do with our relationship with God, (who is "up there"). And horizontal; our neighbor, who is to the left of us and to the right...

Amen to all that you have written, You too 1st Century Lady

PARASHAH: Ekev (as a result) DEUT: 7:12-11:25 “Now, O Israel, what does Adonai your Elohim ask of you? Only to fear Adonai your Elohim, walk in His Ways, Love Him, and Serve Him, with all of your heart and all of your soul” (10:12) I am jumping the gun a little bit, but just “How much do you...

ISAIAH 40:1-26 The prophet comforts Israel that their sins have been forgiven, and the punishment is over. YHVH again is compared to a father who must punish his children for sins and disobedience. The father will chastise, yet not forever. Darkness has passed and the light has come...

I'AM the LORD thy God: “Anochi Adonai Eloheicha” He is emphasizing “I AM” (I MYSELF AM) “Anochi” a very important statement, telling his people, that is was HE who brought them out of Egypt, and out of slavery. Two very important things, therefore, He has every right to be their God, and He has...

PARASHAH; “V’et’ Chanan” (and I pleaded); DEUT 3:23-7:11 We get angry or might lose faith when God answers NO, at times. Yet, all of his answers to prayer, requests, and pleadings, are for our own good, whether we understand them or not. We have to trust in HIM still. Moshe continues to...

Bump? maybe....many bumps in the road, not always smooth sailing, and sometimes, high winds and rough seas, however, Jesus is with us to absorb the "bumps" that we feel, and maybe, less intense.

ISAIAH 1:1-27 The prophet has a difficult calling, he tells Israel of their unfaithfulness, sinfulness, how they wander away from God, and Adonai has to put up with the sacrifices, celebration of “new Moons” the High Holy Days. Etc. not that there is anything bad in celebrating them, BUT…. when...