Matthew 21:9, Hosannah in the highest.The simple Hebrew phrase hoshana rabbah has more depth and spiritual significance than first meets the eye. Let’s explore it. First of all, it was this phrase—hosanna in the highest—(Heb. hoshana rabbah) that the crowds … Continue reading
A year ago while in the high desert of Central Oregon during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), I wrote a hymn about a giant ponderosa pine tree, while sitting on the banks of the Deschutes Rivers. As I gazed at … Continue reading
My bride, Sandi, and I are back from Sukkoting alone in the wilderness of western, central and southern Oregon with each other for the first time in 20 years. Since 1998, we have spent Sukkot with other people—both large and … Continue reading
Parashat V’zot HaBerachah — Deuteronomy 33:1 – 34:12***Haftarah — Joshua 1:1-18Prophets — Zechariah 12:1 – 14:21; Malachi 1:1 – 4:6Writings — 2 Chronicles 30:1 – 36:23Testimony — Revelation 18:1 – 22:21 Most of this week’s blog discussion points will be … Continue reading
Revelation 12:1–3, A great sign. According to Ernest Martin in his book The Star That Astonished the Word, in chapter 5(http://askelm.com/star/star006.htm), this passage of Scripture tells us the exact date of Yeshua’s birth; it was the new moon or rosh … Continue reading
This means that Sukkot—the Feast of Tabernacles is almost here…HalleluYah!! The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. (Jer 8:20) I took these photos during my prayer walk this Shabbat morning. All around my neighborhood, YHVH Elohim’s creation is bursting … Continue reading
An Introduction to the Biblical Feasts The seven biblical feasts are a chronological step-by-step template of YHVH’s plan of redemption or salvation for mankind. This process begins with Passover — a picture of a believer’s initial salvation, and concludes with the Eighth … Continue reading