In this essay I will search out the meaning of the word Korban and what Yeshua is rebuking in the Jewish tradition. Yeshua cites a principle of the Torah and a verse from the prophets to clarify a halakha. The Contention Beginning in verses 1-2, we have Jewish lawyers and scholars ask Yeshua for a … Continue reading “Korban Is Anything That Is Mine”: A Study Of Matthew 15:1-11.
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Mishnah Shekelim 1:1-7: The Temple Tax and Yeshua
Shabbat Shekelim is coming. Let's discuss how the Temple Tax came to be observed in the time of Yeshua. The month of Adar, which arrives in early spring time about March, they repair basic city and highway infrastructure in preparation for the Passover festival about 45 days later. The elders also began collecting the one … Continue reading Mishnah Shekelim 1:1-7: The Temple Tax and Yeshua
They Will Call His Name Immanuel
I think the writer of the Gospel of Matthew wrote a delightful midrash in his account of Yeshua's birth. The writer cleverly weaves several verses of Scripture together in one quotation and gives us a rich meditation on the Mission and calling of Yeshua to usher in the Kingdom of Heaven. First a little story … Continue reading They Will Call His Name Immanuel
Mishnah Yadayim 2.4: Table Fellowship And Yeshua’s Doctrine.
This Mishnah teaches that natiylat-yadayim (ritual hand-washing) and table fellowship are of great importance. This post will discuss how tzedakah (charitable disposition in deeds) is essential for table fellowship. Mishnah Yadayim 2:4 states: "Concerning the case for "the uncertain ritual purity status of hands at table fellowship", do they transmit uncleanness (tamei', or unclean) or … Continue reading Mishnah Yadayim 2.4: Table Fellowship And Yeshua’s Doctrine.
Genesis 37-50: Grain And Hope Are Found In Egypt
The stories in the book of Genesis present life or death choices for the patriarchs and matriarchs, but HaShem orchestrates their choices and delivers them from evil. Famine is one life or death scenario. Jacob's sons had sent Joseph into slavery in Egypt and honestly had no idea if he was still alive. But HaShem … Continue reading Genesis 37-50: Grain And Hope Are Found In Egypt
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