Teaching Articles
Will there be sacrifices in the rebuilt Temple? Will this be an abomination to God?
Thank you for asking a really great question. Many of us have grown up in Church with a theology that says that Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice, putting an end to the sacrificial system. While it is built on truth, its conclusions about the sacrificial system being...
The Prophetic Meaning of the Hebrew Year 5783
On September 25, 2022 we are entering the Hebrew year 5783. In Hebrew, every number is tied to a Hebrew letter, which in turn carries many shades of meaning through its name and its pictograph. What insights can we gain as we look at the Hebrew year 5783? Deciphering...
The 9th of Av Turn Around
The 9th of Av is one of the saddest annual events on the Jewish calendar. On this day, the Jewish people mourn the destruction of Solomon’s Temple, the burning of Herod’s Temple, the crushing of the final Jewish rebellion against Rome, the expulsions of the Jews from...
The Lesson of the Two Pentecosts
Many Christians trace the beginning of the Church to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost in Acts chapter 2. However, few understand the significance of the Feast of Pentecost nor are they aware of the Jewish legends concerning an earlier...
Purim: How a suffering orphan saved a nation
The feast of Purim, remembering how God save the people of Israel from certain destruction. On a personal level, Esther had a far from ideal start to her life being an orphan in a foreign land, yet as she looked to God He not only turned her personal situation around,...
A Hebrew Prophetic View on 2022
As we approach 2022, many are wondering what the year ahead may bring. While we can’t read too much into numerology, the number 22 associated with this year is a very significant prophetic number, carrying multiple layers of biblical meanings. 22 – Number of...
North Korea’s Surprising Christian Heritage and Destiny
Many Christians would be surprised to learn that North Korea – the world’s undisputed top persecutor of its own Christian population – was once the centre of sweeping revivals. Even more surprising to many would be the fact that the ruling Kim dynasty came from a...
The Lord is with me through my helpers
In my devotion today, I noticed a portion of Ps 118: V. 6 The Lord is with me, I will not fear, what can man do to me, V. 7 The Lord is with me through my helpers, and I will face those who hate me (my translation from the Hebrew) In times of trouble we rightfully...
Hebrew: A Revived Language for a Restored People
“For then I will restore to the peoples a pure language, That they all may call on the name of the Lord...” Zep. 3:9 NKJV While this verse tells us that God is going to restore ‘a pure language’ to the peoples, it is not immediately clear which language the Prophet is...