Join us on the Open Door Series Virtual Tour and decide for yourself if this radical Methodist preacher and renegade Jewish scholar can teach you anything from the word of God. Don’t forget to leave your comments, questions, challenges or encouragements in the comment section of this video.
Join us on the Open Door Series Virtual Tour and decide for yourself if this radical Methodist preacher and renegade Jewish scholar can teach you anything from the word of God. Don’t forget to leave your comments, questions, challenges or encouragements in the comment section of this video.
Prophet Pearls #12-Vayechi
1 Kings 2:1-12
January 3rd, 2014
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 2:1–12. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayechi (Genesis 47:28–50:26).
This passage relates some of the final words of King David. Shortly before his death he admonished his son and successor Solomon to faithfully walk in the ways of God, keeping all His instructions as written in the Torah of Moses. This, he assured Solomon, would guarantee great success in all his undertakings. 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.
Prophet Pearls #11-Vayigash
Ezekiel 37:15-28
December 25, 2014
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Ezekiel 37:15–28. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27).
Relating a vision from God, the prophet Ezekiel foretells how the scattered peoples of Israel and Judah will ultimately be brought back to their ancestral land and be reunited as a single nation. They will come to recognize their sin and God will cleanse them. They will forever be His people and He will be their God. 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. Our thanks go out to artists who submitted some amazing original works of art for this week’s episode. The picture below of the depiction of Ezekiel’s stick was submitted by Anna Jakubowski
Prophet Pearls #10-Mikeitz
1 Kings 3:15-4:1
December 19, 2014
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 3:15–4:1. It accompanies the Torah portion Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1–44:17).
In this passage we read a famous example of the God-given wisdom of King Solomon. The king’s life-saving solution to a bitter dispute inspired his people and demonstrated his special ability to administer divine justice. 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.
Prophet Pearls #9-Vayeishev
Amos 2:6-3:8
December 12, 2014
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Amos 2:6–3:8. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1–40:23).
This passage addresses some of the sins of the kingdom of Israel, where social, moral, and religious perversions were rife. Through His prophet the Almighty reminds Israel that she was specially chosen from among all the families of the earth, and for that very reason she will be called to account for her sins. 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.
Prophet Pearls #8-Vayishlach
Obadiah 1:1-21
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Obadiah 1:1-21. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4–36:43).
The book of Obadiah is a prophecy against Edom, the people descended from Esau, twin brother of Jacob. God’s anger stems from Edom’s violence against the people of Israel and Judah in their days of calamity and punishment. The prophecy foretells the ultimate destruction of Edom/Esau and the restoration of Israel under God’s sovereign rule. 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.
In part 2 of Ten Matters That Still Matter to God we look at what the Almighty means when he says, “You shall have no other gods before my face.” Because of the use of the plural form elohim (“gods”) in this verse, some have concluded that God is in some way plural. But how
Our series continues with a study of the misunderstood phrase “take God’s name in vain.” In addition to a careful analysis of the Hebrew text behind this phrase, Keith also offers a free download of a section from his book His Hallowed Name Revealed Again that goes deeper into this subject to uncover the treasure
Fourth in the list of Ten Matters that Still Matter to God is “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Is there any connection between “remembering” the Sabbath and “keeping” it? To help answer that question, Keith paints a colorful picture of what it means for him to “remember” his anniversary.