Shavuah Tov,Yeshua will return. Those who confess Him as Lord and believe in their hearts that He has been raised from the dead will be saved.For if you confess with your mouth that Yeshua is Lord, an...  Read More

Shabbat shalom,This week we have another double portion. Behar which translates to “on Mount (Sinai),” Bechukotai which translates to “in My statutes.” This reading covers Sabbatical years, the Year o...  Read More

(Early) Shabbat Shalom,Psalm 52:3c(1g) God’s lovingkindness is every day.There it is… a short “tag line,” just sitting out there like an orphan.  In Hebrew it reads, “Chesed El Kol-Yom.”  It’s a simpl...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 52:1 For the music director: a contemplative song of David, 2 when Doeg the Edomite came and reported to Saul telling him, “David went to Ahimelech’s house.” 3 Why do you brag about evil,...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 51:20 In Your favor do good to Zion. Build up the walls of Jerusalem. 21 Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices and whole burnt offerings. Then bulls will be offered on Your altar....  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 51:18 For You would not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it, nor be pleased by burnt offerings. 19 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and a contrite heart, O God, Yo...  Read More

Shavuah Tov,We considered Yeshua demonstrating favor to His immediate friends Martha, Miriam, and Lazarus. Favor is also illustrated in relationships that are a step removed from a favored friend.  We...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 51:17 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.The Hebrew words of this verse (there are six words) have been put to music more than once.  https://www.youtube.com/watc...  Read More

Shabbat Shalom,_______Special Announcement:  This Sunday, May 3rd is the annual Jewish Food Festival, known as “Knoshville.”  It will be held from 11AM to 2PM at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center, ...  Read More

Early Shabbat Shalom,Psalm 51:16 Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God—God of my salvation. Then my tongue will sing for joy of Your righteousness.Like so many verses of Scripture, this verse is in the fo...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 51:15 Then will I teach transgressors Your ways and sinners will return to You.Here, in this verse, there is a turn.  Up until now, David has been rather self-focused.  First he is repuls...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 51:14 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit.May I provide an amplified version based on my understanding of the Hebrew words?  “Return to me (the) j...  Read More