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In Hebrew the name of Isaac sounds quite different then in the English: יִצְחָק yits-khawk'. The name means, "he laughs." Yitschaq (Isaac) comes from a root word (צָחַק tsaw-khak'), meaning, "to laugh." You might wonder, "Why did Yahweh Elohim chose this name for the son of promise?" It is a great question, because Isaac's story and name are a huge part of the narrative. It is a question we will explore here in this article/episode.
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This episode is from Act 14, and it goes off of the previous episode #27. Again it is about faith (faith in Yeshua), the power of the Gospel message (forgiveness and healing), and what true community looks like. Here I parallel what happened in Mark 2 with what happened in Acts 14
 
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This episode is out of Mark 2: 1-13. Where faith is seen, Jesus demonstrates who he really is, His name is glorify, and what true community really looks like.
 
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Psalm 23 is a very familiar poem, but few understand it in light of its Near Eastern context. I want to provide a more insightful and richer appreciation by exploring what David (דוד daw-veed’, meaning “beloved”) had in mind when he wrote this Psalm. David was a shepherd for his father’s sheep, who had a great understanding and an intimate connection to what it takes to be a good shepherd. So it’s no surprise he would use such imagery to express his relationship with the ultimate Shepherd, the LORD (Yahweh).
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So, who was Avraham? I'm sure most of you have heard of him, even if you've never read Genesis. He is the father of the Jewish people. And why was he chosen by Yahweh Elohim, and for what purpose? Did Avraham do something to earn Elohim's favor? These are questions I hope to answer as we explore Avraham's character and life.
Avraham's birth name was Avram. The name change that eventually happened in the narrative, is of great significance (which I will cover later). In Hebrew his name was אַבְרָם av-rawm', note the pronunciation, "Avram" (the "bet" here in this name is pronounced with a "v" sound in Hebrew). It is a compound word; "Ab", means father, and "Ram" means exalted; "exalted father."
Link to full article: NAMES IN THE BIBLE PART 4; ABRAHAM

What a tremendous gift God has given us, in regards to the marriage covenant, so we humans can flourish on this earth.
Marriage (that is the biblical ideal for marriage), was instituted by God (Yahweh Elohim), and is one of the main pillars that hold up human civilization, and therefore is critical for human flourishing. Anytime something that God has instituted and is in any way manipulated, the end result is always disastrous.
So we need to ask ourselves. How exactly is marriage supposed to be defined? A relevant question especially in a society that tries to redefine how it has been understood for millennia. What are the roles of those who step into the marriage covenant? These are important question, and I want to answer them through the lenses of Scripture.
Back in Episode #19, I discussed the first two humans, Adam and Eve. NAMES IN THE BIBLE PART 2: ADAM & EVE. And worth listening to, if you haven't already, which goes well with the topic at hand.

So, who was Noah, and what can we learn by knowing the meaning of his name? I explore this question in this episode, while examining his character, and the world he lived in. 
Link to the article: NAMES IN THE BIBLE PART 3: NOAH

In this episode I examine the 4 remaining beatitudes: Blessed are the merciful, Blessed are the pure in heart, Blessed are the peacemakers, and blessed are those who are persecuted for the Name of Jesus (Matthew 5:7-12). I highlight their significance and their importance in the life of the believer, and the believers role in the kingdom of God.  

In this episode I examine the first four beatitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. You can read them in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5. 
 

For the past 2000 years, traditions, translations, and culture has shaped our perception of the birth narrative of Yeshua (Jesus). I want to examine a few details that are overlooked by the modern reader. We will take a look at the genealogies recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke; the meaning of names; what time of year Yeshua was born; examine the birthplace of Yeshua and its significance; and many more details about His birth that you might not be aware of.
LINK TO THE FULL ARTICLE: YESHUA'S (Jesus) BIRTH in its historical and cultural context.