Jesus Did Not Do Away with “You Shall Not Lie to One Another!”

 

Most Christians have never read the correct translation of the verse below bcause they have been taught – and believe -- this doctrine: “God set and established the laws, but since the laws cannot save a man, He had to destroy them to bring salvation to humanity.” Here is a reconstruction of the Hebrew words of Jesus - “Do not even begin to think that I came to destroy the Torah.” English translations have the word “law” instead of “Torah.” Continue reading at –

https://mailchi.mp/3b0d0bda1423/jesus-did-not-do-away-with-you-shall-not-lie-to-one-another

May Your Name Be Sanctified!

 

This is the second Exploration of the Lord’s Prayer. We will focus on the second line of the prayer. “Our Father, the Creator, Who is above the heavens, May Your Name be sanctified . . . .” A popular Christian doctrine makes it impossible for many Christians to understand the words they pray. The second line is found in Leviticus 19:1-18. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/407585bd7428/may-your-name-be-sanctified

Who Is “Our Father” in the Lord’s Prayer?

 

Christians may be divided by any number of theological conflicts at other times, but if you go to any of their funeral services you will probably hear “The Lord’s Prayer.” Death is real and people seem to change when someone they know is the one being remembered. I believe that helping people better understand the ancient words Jesus taught his disciples has the power to bring people with biblical heritages together. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/1b6d07e8ed0e/who-is-our-father-in-the-lords-prayer

The Wisdom of Counting Your Blessings

 

The next election is coming soon in one year, and the next Presidential Election in three years. That’s how fast everything could change again. This time our heads and hearts need to be sync and this is how we can do it! Ancient wisdom teachers of the Hebrew Scriptures taught, “There is a wisdom in living life.” Unless we have mastered it, we are vulnerable to serious disasters. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/8d6faedb6116/the-wisdom-of-counting-your-blessings

Make Money a Matter for Your Heart and Head ASAP!

 

Different teachings of Jesus focus on a variety people who loved “riches and wealth” instead of the God of Israel – the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth. At the top of the list, were the “money lenders.” Interestingly, even though almost every Christian I know is familiar with this teaching, it isn’t part of the usual discussions about the “Will of God.” Having been educated in banking before I became an ordained minister, I was able to see things that other ministers wouldn’t understand. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/848f505b7ed8/make-money-a-matter-for-your-heart-and-head-asap

A Traitorous Betrayal of an Entire Land!

 

The parable of Jesus about the Great Day Judgment in Matthew reflect the “Jewish culture and an emerging rabbinic style of writing” more than the others. But Matthew’s inclusion of the Parable of the Great Day of Judgment has another meaning most people never see! Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/f02dfd516e0b/a-traitorous-betrayal-of-an-entire-land

Building a Bridge Across a Time Gap that Separates Christians and Jews

When I talk to Christians about the beginning of their religion the story usually begins with something like this – “Jesus was born, and he founded Christianity – a new Gentile religion.” When I talk to Jews about the beginning of Christianity, they often say the same thing – “Jesus was born, and he founded Christianity – a new Gentile religion.” It is clear that neither group has a story that begins with “Jesus was a Jew born . . . .” Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/50b98edd7c14/building-a-bridge-across-a-time-gap-that-separates-christians-and-jews