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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. Continue Reading…
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The fifth installment of Ten Matters That Still Matter to God can be troubling for people who have had, or presently have, a difficult relationship with a parent. In this Scripture Byte Keith explains why this important matter should still matter to us. Continue Reading…
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In part six of our series on Ten Matters That Still Matter to God we encounter an interesting translation issue concerning the word “kill.” When God declared the sixth matter He didn’t say what many people probably have assumed. In this installment of Scripture Bytes Keith clarifies this important matter. Continue Reading…
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From idolatrous worship to marital infidelity, this seventh matter is one of the Ten Matters That Still Matter to God. Most people have a pretty clear idea of what adultery is. Nevertheless, considering how morality has been devalued in our society, in this Scripture Byte we take an important look at the meaning and the moral principles encapsulated in this command from God.
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This eighth matter that still matters to God undoubtedly still matters to you too! In this Scripture Bytes installment Keith analyzes its importance in light of its linguistic significance and its practical use in the Scriptures.
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God set up a system in which there would be accountability based on truthful witnesses. Few things can do more damage to a society than the violation of this ninth matter that still matters to God. In fact, it is so important that God lists it as something He hates. Join Keith as he delves
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This tenth matter is unique among the so-called Ten Commandments. The other nine involve specific actions, but this one only addresses our thoughts. In fact, this last of the Ten Matters that Still Matter to God gets at the true “heart” of all ten matters!
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Hosea 12:12-14:9 [12:13–14:10]. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayetzei (Genesis 28:10–32:3).
In this passage God describes His displeasure with those who are unfaithful to Him and warns that punishment will come for turning away from the only one who can save them. Nevertheless, to those who return to Yehovah their God, forsake their sins, and walk in His righteous ways, He will forgive and love freely. 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.
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Malachi 1:1–2:7. It accompanies the Torah portion Toldot (Genesis 25:19–28:9).
Through the prophet Malachi God admonishes those who are in positions of leading and teaching His people. He indicts them for turning the worship of God into hollow rituals and disrespecting Him in ways that even human rulers would not tolerate. He then declares His plan to restore virtuous leaders and teachers, whose lips will preserve knowledge and impart righteous instruction. 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.
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 1:1-31. It accompanies the Torah portion Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18).
With Israel’s King David on his deathbed, the king’s eldest living son Adonijah devised an elaborate coup to wrest the kingdom from his half-brother Solomon, whom David had designated as his successor. Although the plot was foiled, it was the culmination of a series of tragic events in David’s family, brought on by his adultery with Bathsheba and the indirect murder of her husband to cover up his sin. 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.
If you would like to listen to Keith and Nehemia discuss the Torah portions that correlate to the Prophet portions here are the original Torah Pearls programs recorded in 2011-2012.
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