Come Seek With Me

  Sha-vu-what? Shavuot! You have likely heard of it described using its Greek name, Pentecost.  The Acts 2 celebration of Pentecost is the Leviticus 23 Feast of Shavuot!  (Notice the disciples were still celebrating it after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Yeshua.  I believe this is ONE very compelling reason to learn about it). This is an exciting feast to study, because like Passover, we have seen it at least partially fulfilled in the gifting of The Holy Spirit (Acts 2).  Jewish tradition has recorded that the Torah, or Law, was given during the first Shavuot. Tradition is not scripture, so we cannot be 100% sure of the timing, but I am compelled to lean into that timeline.  It fits.  Do your own homework, and if you come up with something different, I would love to hear.  We should always be learning!   ⇩ At the first Shavuot, the Torah was given to govern the hearts of YHVH's people. At the Shavuot we all know better as Pentecost, the Holy Spirit inscribe

Have you ever wanted to go to Israel?  I want to tell you about an opportunity that I plan to take part in this coming Fall.  Christian Ministry to Israel (CMI) is planning a mission trip to The Land of The Bible in October 2018, and I have put my name in the hat.  Dr. Reggie Lisemby, director and head servant of CMI, will be leading the mission (his 18th!).  It is my understanding that there is still room for a few more Jesus and Israel-loving participants to join. Interested?  Let's talk! If you are not interested in travel, but are interested in ministry to Israel, please keep reading.  There are other ways to make an eternal impact on the people of The Land without a passport. Dr. Lisemby has titled our mission "From the Uttermost Back to Jerusalem," based on a scripture in Acts. "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the ut

Exodus 33:11 Was there ever a man given as much as Moses?  Perhaps, but there is no denying that Moses received much from Yehovah.  As I was reading in 1 Corinthians, I was reminded of the history of Moses and the rock.  You are likely familiar.   Moses is told to strike the rock.  He strikes, and water comes forth. Moses is told to speak to the rock.  He strikes in disobedience.  He is punished...severely. So why is that? Let's look at some scriptures to put this puzzle together. Exodus 17:6 Numbers 20:8 1 Corinthians 10:4 If you just read those 3 scripture passages, you are probably having the "ah-ha!" moment that I had.  Let's break it down: In one instance, let's call it the "first" instance, Yehovah tells Moses to strike the rock ( Ex 17:6 ).  That worked.  Water came forth.  The people were saved!   In the "second" instance, Yehovah had a different plan.  His plan was for Moses to speak to the rock. However, in M

Exodus 14:13 Do you have a favorite Bible verse?  You know, that "go to" verse in times of trouble.  The one that brings you comfort and joy.  Is there a verse you share with others when you walk beside them in their pain.  Has just one verse ever affected you in an eternal way?   That is what I want to talk about today.  THAT verse.   I had read THAT verse many many times before, but isn't that the way of The Holy Spirit?   When He is ready for us to "see" something, we will see.  Until then, our eyes are shielded.  Oh what a happy day it was, when I saw for the first time who really parted the sea for the Exodus crossing! If you have known me for longer than 5 minutes, you likely know that I am passionate about loving Israel and that I am a student of Biblical Hebrew.  And that is where this treasure begins... Here is the scene:  The plagues have happened, and Pharaoh has just lost his first born son.  He finally agrees to allow Moses to lead Israe