
You probably recall that we learned the first two words of the verse you are about to study in their exact forms in Jonah 1:9. Now we can jump back into the deep waters of meaning by addressing Jonah 1:12.
You probably recall that we learned the first two words of the verse you are about to study in their exact forms in Jonah 1:9. Now we can jump back into the deep waters of meaning by addressing Jonah 1:12.
You are ready to jump right in and figure out what is happening with the first word in Jonah 1:13, even without me or Sibi helping you! Do you realize yet how far you have come in this course? On second thought, maybe you should just keep your hand on the plow and keep going!
Are you ready for a quick shift to change things up a bit? Okay, maybe I am the one in need of a little variety. Let’s diverge from our regular course of action to look at the next word in Jonah 1:14.
Is it my imagination or are you really getting the hang of this process? You are doing well, my budding Hebrew scholar! In this lesson we have four power-packed verbs that drive the meaning of the next verse. Ready?
Are you ready to complete level 2 of our Biblical Hebrew Audio Course? Good! After you finish this last lesson in level 2 you will be ready to take the final exam below and move on to level 3!
September 10, 2015
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 61:10–63:9. It accompanies the Torah portion Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20).
In this passage Isaiah proclaims that God will make righteousness spring up in the presence of all the nations, as plants spring up in a garden. Never again will Jerusalem be called Forsaken or Desolate, but will be God’s delight. In great love and mercy He will deliver His people. Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon as they discover priceless gems in this installment of Prophet Pearls: Exploring Biblical Prophecy for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
September 3, 2015 This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 60:1–22. It accompanies the Torah portion Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8). In this passage God speaks of Jerusalem’s magnificent future when His glory will be over her. When the “Mighty One of Jacob” redeems His people, there will be peace, righteousness, and salvation. He will
After spending well over a decade building a solid foundation based on our vision that started beneath the Old City of Jerusalem, BFA International has emerged above ground to lend our support to the Temple Mount Truth Project! We believe the timing of the launch of this new initiative is significant. It coincides with the birth of our vision and mission, which started at the time of Shavuot in 2002 in Israel.
The directors of the TMT Project have invited organizations like ours to provide historical, archaeological, and biblical information about the Temple Mount to the public. We are honored to offer our perspective and to support the Temple Mount Truth Project as provision meets vision. Our first contribution is to launch a special video—titled “Who May Ascend?”—that will give the public an opportunity to witness Rabbi Yehuda Glick leading 50 Jewish pilgrims as they ascend the Temple Mount on the eve of the biblical Feast of Shavuot. Continue Reading…
August 28, 2015
This week’s Prophets portion is a repeat of an earlier portion. The portion for Noach covering Isaiah 54:1-55:5 is read a second time on two subsequent Sabbaths: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 for the portion of Re’eh and Isaiah 54:1-10 for the portion of Ki Teitzei. Rather than record three separate programs on the same section of the Prophets, we decided to re-post the discussion from earlier in the year covering this week’s Prophets portion. Enjoy!
This week’s Prophet Pearls repeat reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 54:1–10. It accompanies the Torah portion Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19).
Employing the imagery of marriage and childbirth, God reassures His people of their ultimate restoration and growth. Although He has put away His wife, Israel, for a short time, with everlasting faithfulness He will take her back, never again to be separated from her. Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon as they discover priceless gems in this installment of Prophet Pearls: Exploring Biblical Prophecy for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.