Category Archives: EZRA/Nehemiah Building the Wrong Temple
The Elijah Message of Malachi אליהו
Beneath its prophetic rebuke to Israel, the book of Malachi delivers an exciting message – that the good news of God’s Kingdom is for everyone – “My name is feared among the nations.” Mal. 1:14 It is for all who … Continue reading
THE BEATITUDES IN THE LAW OF MOSES
ישו פירש את חוק משה Jesus came as light to a world in darkness – to reveal God. Not a new God – the same God of love, mercy and kindness He was from the beginning. The teachings of Jesus … Continue reading
Re-Thinking How We Read the Old Testament
The inspired words of God’s prophets declare His righteousness. However, parts of the Bible are not revelation of Divine truth such as the words of Job’s friends. That said, the production of the volume known as the Bible is clearly … Continue reading
Last Events of Old Testament – Right or Wrong?
The books of Ezra/Nehemiah are the last history books of the Old Testament. They are never quoted in the New Testament. The moral judgments of the actions of Ezra and Nehemiah and their predecessors (Joshua and Zerubbabel) came from God … Continue reading
DECREE OF ARTAXERXES TO EZRA
DECREE of ARTAXERXES TO EZRA – Restore Jerusalem as Light to Nations A gentile King (Artaxerxes) told Ezra to preach to foreigners- “And thou, Esdras, according to the wisdom of God ordain judges and justices, that they may judge in … Continue reading
Born Again or Born a Jew
BORN AGAIN Changing the Way We See Things By the end of the Old Testament Israel had slipped into spiritual blindness. There has been a tendency to read the words of Ezra and Nehemiah as if the choices they made … Continue reading
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