In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #24, Torah and the Council of Nicaea, Nehemia and Keith do a deep dive on the Hebrew word “fulfill,” why the early Church Fathers felt a need to “spiritualize” away the Torah, and Christian Shabbat observance before Constantine.
In this special extra bonus episode, Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS PLUS #24, Yeshua Outside the Gospels, Nehemia and Keith discuss the only New Testament verse independently verified by the Talmud, why Christians used to rip pages out of Jewish holy books, and evidence that points to the existence of many other lost gospels.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #23: This Little Light of Mine, Nehemia and Keith expound upon Yeshua’s proverb by considering two types of light that God created in Genesis. They also delve into a Talmudic murder mystery with an intriguing twist and consider how our actions illuminate our walk with God.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #23, Lighting the Lamps, Nehemia and Keith tackle a 2000-year old misconception about one of the vessels in the Temple and consider evidence from archeological artifacts to gain a glimpse at what Moses saw on the mountain.
Nehemia Gordon invited Keith Johnson to a special online Passover event during the pandemic in 2021 to discuss what it means to be “grafted in”. This ended-up being a two hour presentation that is worthy for all to join in the discussion.
Nehemia Gordon invited Keith Johnson to a special online Passover event during the pandemic in 2021 to discuss what it means to be “grafted in”. This ended-up being a two hour presentation that is worthy for all to join in the discussion.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #22, Building Spiritual Muscles, Nehemia and Keith discuss how we know that scribes meticulously preserved manuscripts of the Bible, how textual criticism can strengthen the faith of believers, and why ignoring the differences between manuscripts can result in challenges to the integrity and authenticity of the Scriptures.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #22, Salt of the Earth, Nehemia and Keith consider whether salt in the Sermon on the Mount represents purity, destruction, or the Messianic kingdom, what the daughter of Nicodemus and the Sages of Athens teach us about salt in First Century Jewish culture, and the purpose of keeping the Torah
After launching the 14-episode Scripture Bytes video series we have had many people ask if BFA could provide a biblical Hebrew course. I have to admit it is not an easy request to fulfill. Yet at the same time I am convinced it is the right thing to do because it is in line with the BFA International mission: Inspiring people around the world to build a biblical foundation for their faith.
As we progress, you will learn consonants, vowels, and basic grammar, but only as they apply to reading the selected biblical passage. By the end of the first lesson you will have read and understood a biblical verse in Hebrew. Guaranteed!
This innovative approach to learning the basics of biblical Hebrew can revolutionize your biblical studies and give you unprecedented access to the language, history, and context of the most important written text on earth! That’s enough for the introduction. Let’s get started!
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Red Letter Series: Phase One Introduction
Matthew 3:13-14
WATCH Special Video version below.
Two thousand years ago powerful words were spoken that have withstood the test of time and translation. These words trump tradition, wreck religion, and transform the condition of lives around the globe. Uncovering the meaning of these words in their original language, history, and context is a Bible study adventure.
Welcome to the special introductory episode of the Red Letter Series: Encountering Words That Changed the World! Keith Johnson launches this series with an engaging video presentation that includes an audio option and a downloadable PDF companion study guide on Matthew 3:13-14. This episode sets the stage for the first red letters we encounter in the book of Matthew. Be sure to leave your insights and questions in the comments section below!
Do you want to “warm up” by learning the Lord’s Prayer in Hebrew?
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