In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #21, Rejoicing in the Name of Salvation, Nehemia and Keith discuss the origin of the name Jesus, how Yeshua’s teaching on the Sabbath undermined medieval Christianity, and evidence that some of the Jewish copyists of Hebrew Matthew believed in Yeshua.
Torah
HIDE DESCRIPTIONFrom the beginning of time, the Torah (literally, God’s “instruction”) has provided a window for man to look into the heart and mind of his Creator. Historically, the word Torah has been used to refer to the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). But Torah isn’t limited to just five books; it encompasses the entirety of God’s divine instruction throughout the “Old Testament.” Unfortunately, when most people hear the word Torah they immediately think “law,” which evokes a negative response. But God’s instruction leads to life! Let us help you learn what God’s Torah really is and what it actually says. We want you to experience the Torah as God’s eternal instruction and revelation for humanity. When you encounter His word, His will, and His way from a truly Torah-oriented perspective, it will enrich and change your life forever!
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
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.
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 Plus #25, Connecting the Dots, Nehemia and Keith explore the confusion around the words “one jot and one tittle” in Matt. 5:18, discuss one of the major debates of Jewish history – the question of the period Hebrew vowels were written down, and reveal the possibilities of what Yeshua really meant
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #26, Nullifying the Torah, Nehemia and Keith look at the consequences of teaching against the commandments, the balance of love and judgement in Hebrew Matthew, and a stark theological paradigm shift concerning Yeshua.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #27, Faithful Obedience, Nehemia and Keith discuss the “survival kit” that got Nehemia through his Orthodox Jewish high school, do a deep dive on the semitic meaning behind the word “Pharisee”, and read in the Prophets about the group whom Yehovah holds up as an example for us today.
In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #28, Don’t Call Me Raca!, Nehemia and Keith, analyze the unexpected presence of an Aramaic insult in the Greek text of Matt. 5:22, uncover the poetic beauty of a commandment given to Noah, and consider whether all judgment is equal in Greek Matthew.