The observant student of the Bible should recognize that prophecy is being fulfilled right in front of us with the return of God’s Chosen People of Israel to the Promised Land. That brings up a challenging question: are we satisfied with simply observing this prophetic process, or do we want to play a role in it?
Dean Bye answered that question many years ago. That’s what brought him and his family into the ministry of helping Jewish people make aliyah and return home to Israel. He’s been doing this through Return Ministries and the Aliyah Return Center, and now is leading a global intercessory effort for Israel through the Altar of Prayer. In this three-part interview, we hear how Dean got involved in this key Kingdom ministry, and how Christians around the world also can get involved!
The basis of Dean’s work is in the fact that all of Israel has been in exile for many centuries. How are the exiles of God’s people to conduct themselves in the lands where they have been scattered? That’s what Barry Phillips and David Jones discuss in their midrash called, “Daniel and Exile.” Not surprisingly, proper conduct requires intimate connection with our Redeemer, which we hear about in the music of Laura Metzing.
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../05/23/partners-in-r
The observant student of the Bible should recognize that prophecy is being fulfilled right in front of us with the return of God’s Chosen People of Israel to the Promised Land. That brings up a challenging question: are we satisfied with simply observing this prophetic process, or do we want to play a role in it?
Dean Bye answered that question many years ago. That’s what brought him and his family into the ministry of helping Jewish people make aliyah and return home to Israel. He’s been doing this through Return Ministries and the Aliyah Return Center, and now is leading a global intercessory effort for Israel through the Altar of Prayer. In this three-part interview, we hear how Dean got involved in this key Kingdom ministry, and how Christians around the world also can get involved!
The basis of Dean’s work is in the fact that all of Israel has been in exile for many centuries. How are the exiles of God’s people to conduct themselves in the lands where they have been scattered? That’s what Barry Phillips and David Jones discuss in their midrash called, “Daniel and Exile.” Not surprisingly, proper conduct requires intimate connection with our Redeemer, which we hear about in the music of Laura Metzing.
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../05/23/partners-in-r
The observant student of the Bible should recognize that prophecy is being fulfilled right in front of us with the return of God’s Chosen People of Israel to the Promised Land. That brings up a challenging question: are we satisfied with simply observing this prophetic process, or do we want to play a role in it?
Dean Bye answered that question many years ago. That’s what brought him and his family into the ministry of helping Jewish people make aliyah and return home to Israel. He’s been doing this through Return Ministries and the Aliyah Return Center, and now is leading a global intercessory effort for Israel through the Altar of Prayer. In this three-part interview, we hear how Dean got involved in this key Kingdom ministry, and how Christians around the world also can get involved!
The basis of Dean’s work is in the fact that all of Israel has been in exile for many centuries. How are the exiles of God’s people to conduct themselves in the lands where they have been scattered? That’s what Barry Phillips and David Jones discuss in their midrash called, “Daniel and Exile.” Not surprisingly, proper conduct requires intimate connection with our Redeemer, which we hear about in the music of Laura Metzing.
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../05/23/partners-in-r
This coming week, May 28-June 3 (8-14 Sivan), the Bible reading plan covers Nasso (Elevate).
28 May Numbers 28:26-31 Ruth 1:1-4:22 Romans 7:1-25 Psalm 93:1-5
29 May Numbers 4:21-49 Isaiah 24:1-26:10 Romans 8:1-19 Psalm 94:1-23
30 May Numbers 5:1-10 Isaiah 26:11-28:29 Romans 8:19-39 Proverbs 27:1-7
31 May Numbers 5:11-6:27 Isaiah 29:1-30:19 Romans 9:1-26 Proverbs 27:8-14
01 Jun Numbers 7:1-41 Isaiah 30:20-32:20 Romans 9:27-10:21 Proverbs 27:15-21
02 Jun Numbers 7:42-71 Isaiah 33:1-34:17 Romans 11:1-24 Proverbs 27:22-27
03 Jun Numbers 7:72-89 Judges 13:2-25 Romans 11:25-12:8 Psalm 95:1-11
The complete annual Bible reading plan for 2022-23 (Hebrew year 5783) is available at this link:
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../05/26/weekly-bible-
This coming week, May 28-June 3 (8-14 Sivan), the Bible reading plan covers Nasso (Elevate).
28 May Numbers 28:26-31 Ruth 1:1-4:22 Romans 7:1-25 Psalm 93:1-5
29 May Numbers 4:21-49 Isaiah 24:1-26:10 Romans 8:1-19 Psalm 94:1-23
30 May Numbers 5:1-10 Isaiah 26:11-28:29 Romans 8:19-39 Proverbs 27:1-7
31 May Numbers 5:11-6:27 Isaiah 29:1-30:19 Romans 9:1-26 Proverbs 27:8-14
01 Jun Numbers 7:1-41 Isaiah 30:20-32:20 Romans 9:27-10:21 Proverbs 27:15-21
02 Jun Numbers 7:42-71 Isaiah 33:1-34:17 Romans 11:1-24 Proverbs 27:22-27
03 Jun Numbers 7:72-89 Judges 13:2-25 Romans 11:25-12:8 Psalm 95:1-11
The complete annual Bible reading plan for 2022-23 (Hebrew year 5783) is available at this link:
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../05/26/weekly-bible-
Looking for a fun craft for Shavuot? Try this fabric braided loaf craft.
https://www.torahfamilyliving.....com/2013/04/29/shavu
And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of YHVH, so YHVH gave them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years.
Judges 13:1
God can't keep you if you refuse to keep His Law. Lawlessness is a dog whistle to Philistines. They'll hear it no matter how you try to hide.
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Sanctification is a vital part of working together and being in healthy relationships with God and Man. The Nazarite vow is a self-imposed wilderness experience in which a person sets himself apart (sanctifies himself) to YHVH. Though the community is involved, the Nazarite vow is ultimately about self and one's own relationship with God, not the community. Man, woman, rich, poor, slave, or master... anyone can take a Nazarite vow. But unlike prophet, priest, and judge, a Nazarite has no inherent authority, no special role to play in the community.
Biblically, long hair is a symbol of submission to authority. I wonder what this implies for the Nazarite who is forbidden from cutting his hair.
BIBLE STUDY LESSON 03
SERIES Q --- THE SAVIOUR
ANOTHER BIRTH FORETOLD
A MIRACLE CHILD IS BORN
From Luke 1:57-66
At last, the time came for Elizabeth to have her baby. Her friends and neighbours were delighted with the good news, rejoicing with her because of the child and because Adonai had worked a miracle in her life. When the baby was eight days old, these people came together to circumcise him and name him. They all assumed that he would be named for his father, Zacharias, but Elizabeth insisted that he would not. [His name will be John,] she said. [But there is nobody in your family with that name,] the people said. They began to gesture to Zacharias to see what he wanted to name him. Zacharias motioned for someone to bring him a writing tablet. Then he wrote on it, [His name is John.] Of course, all the people were surprised. At that very moment, Zacharias discovered that he could talk again. He began to give thanks and praise to YHVH for all that He had done. When the friends and neighbours saw what had happened, they were amazed and afraid. Before long, the news had spread over all the hill country of Judea, and people began to wonder, [What kind of child is this, John? What will he do?] It had become obvious to them that YHVH was involved in all of these things.
THE SONG OF ZACHARIAS
From Luke 1:67-80
Zacharias, filled with Ruach HaKodesh, began to speak as a prophet. Here is what he said:
[Praise Adonai, the YHVH of Israel, for He has looked upon His people and has brought them freedom. From King David’s family, He has raised up a Deliverer. Through the words of His prophets, He has promised for ages that He would do this, to save us from our enemies, from all those who hate us. He has shown mercy to our ancestors, and remembered His promise to Abraham. He has permitted us to worship Him fearlessly, acceptable in His sight forever. And you, my little one, will be called the prophet of the Most High YHVH, for you will prepare the way for the Son of YHVH. You will help people know how to be saved from their sins through the mercy of YHVH. You will be like the coming of dawn, bringing light to those in darkness and death’s shadow and you will guide our feet to the way of peace.]
John grew to be a man, maturing in his love for YHVH and living in the wild places until he was ready for his ministry.
COMMENTARY
WRITING MATERIALS
Zacharias called for a writing tablet when he wanted to write the name of his new-born son. What he asked for was not a collection of paper sheets like those used in the modern world. Writing tablets were wooden frames enclosing a wax-covered wood panel. A sharp tool, the stylus, was used to scratch letters into the wax. Shaped much like a modern pencil, the stylus had one sharp end for writing and a blunt end for {erasing.} The blunt end removed the writing by smoothing the wax so it could be used again. But for important documents that should not be erased, people used more long-lasting materials than wax. Sometimes they wrote on parchment, made from specially treated leather, or on papyrus, a form of paper made from the papyrus plant. Using a split reed as a pen, they wrote permanent records in ink.
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