The Hebrew Gospel of Matthew turned the understanding of the Gospels upside-down — but it was just the beginning! Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson detail an exciting new initiative that will expand your understanding of the scriptures more than you ever thought possible! Continue Reading…
Have you ever wondered what the Gospel of Matthew was like before translators and theologians got hold of it? We now have documents that answer this question! And by the way, they are written in Hebrew—the language in which Matthew wrote his gospel! Continue Reading…
What if you could explore all of the controversial, ancient landmarks in the Land of Israel — without worrying about modern political lines in the sand? Continue Reading…
My trip to Iraq gave me the inspiration for the name of our brand-new audio/video podcast. I am calling it Biblical Iraq Unpacked. Did you know that modern Iraq is located in ancient Mesopotamia? It is the location of the birthplace of the biblical narratives of the Garden of Eden, Noah and the flood, Abraham and Sarah, Jonah and the whale, Daniel in the lion’s den, Assyria, Babylon, Nineveh, and beyond! Iraq connects ancient places with awesome artifacts that confirm the amazing message of the Bible for us today, and I simply must share what I encountered there! Continue Reading…
Watch the premiere of the first ever episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS available exclusively at BFA International Premium Content Library. We are taking a closer look at Matthew 1:1-17!
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #2, Matthew 1:18-25, Nehemia and Keith explain the Hebrew concept of betrothal, consider whether God can violate his own commandments, and tackle the controversy of the virgin birth in Isaiah 7:14 and the New Testament. Continue Reading…
Nehemia and Keith examine the Jewish perception of Jesus, the Hebrew significance of the name Yeshua, and what Matthew means when it says a prophecy in Isaiah was “fulfilled”.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #3, Matthew 2:1-12, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss whether the Jesus of the New Testament is the same as the Jesus of the Talmud, who the three wise men or magi really were, and why the Romans said it was better to be Herod’s pig than his son. Continue Reading…
In this episode, Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #3, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson explore how Herod’s concept of Messiah differed from that of the Jews of his day. They also look at why some Jews believe the name of the Messiah predates Creation and the connection between American Independence Day and Psalm 118.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #4, Matthew 2:1-12, Nehemia and Keith discuss why Yehovah’s name is missing from the Greek New Testament, how a curious word in Greek leads to ambiguity, and the identity of the “angel of the Lord”. Continue Reading…