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Dead Sea Scrolls Online

By Brian Reed  | Comments (0)
Posted on August 27, 2008

According to a report from the New York Times, Israel plans to make the Dead Sea Scrolls available online in the near future. Using high-powered cameras that do not emit heat or ultra-violet rays, Simon Tanner who is the head...
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Remembering Paul

By Toby Janicki  | Comments (1)
Posted on August 26, 2008

In issue number 94 of messiah magazine I wrote about how rabbinic literature has preserved a number of legends about the apostle Simon Peter including the date of his death. Later in a blog post I discussed a possible death...
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The God of the Orphan and Widow

By Seth Dralle  | Comments (1)
Posted on August 22, 2008

In this week's portion we read these powerful words: For the LORD your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. He...
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You can trust your Abba

By Aaron Eby  | Comments (3)
Posted on August 21, 2008

Emunah is often translated "faith" or "faithfulness." It is walking in simple and pure trust. I have young children, so I often find myself boiling down lofty concepts into the simplest terms. I tell my children that emunah is...
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Never Too Late

By Brian Reed  | Comments (1)
Posted on August 20, 2008

Surely nearly everyone is familiar with the rite of passage in Judaism for young boys and girls in which each enters into the stage in life where he or she is reckoned as an adult. This of course is known...
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Loving the Divine in Your Neighbor

By Toby Janicki  | Comments (2)
Posted on August 19, 2008

A while back I wrote an article in messiah magazine 93 entitled "Who is my Neighbor?". One of the things I discuss in there is the connection the Master Yeshua draws between "loving God" and "loving your neighbor" when answering...
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Messianic Oddballs

By Daniel Lancaster  | Comments (6)
Posted on August 18, 2008

The call of discipleship and the message of Torah result in a decidedly counter-culture type of life. The great American author Flannery O'Connor once said, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you--odd." The Messianic movement...
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Blessing God at Meals

By Boaz Michael  | Comments (0)
Posted on August 17, 2008

When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you. (Deuteronomy 8:10) In Christian homes, it is traditional to offer a prayer of thanksgiving before meals. This...
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"So I went digging..."

By Boaz Michael  | Comments (1)
Posted on August 15, 2008

On Wednesday I gave final approval for our newest book to go to press. God willing it will be ready to ship sometime towards the end of the month. We will be making a formal announcement of the publication on...
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Shabbat Nachamu and Tu B'Av

By Brian Reed  | Comments (0)
Posted on August 13, 2008

Arising from the fast and mourning of Tisha B'Av (the Ninth of Av) comes a time of consolation. The Shabbat following the Ninth of Av is known as Shabbat Nachamu (the Sabbath of Consolation) based on the first verse of...
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In Breaking Bread we present a clear exposition on the traditional blessings before and after meals. Includes halachah, detailed explanations and an introduction to the table blessings of the early believers.

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