My heart is always to make clear the difference between rabbinic tradition and Biblical expression. However, unless it conflicts with the Bible, not all tradition is bad and we can learn from it. So, let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater as we strive to know how God intends for us to understand His ways, His heart and, of course, His [...]
One phrase mostly associated with the Book of Esther is “for such a time as this”. The application of that statement for us as believer is found in Act 17: [26] and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation. For such a [...]
Each year as the Appointed Times of God approach I go through the scriptures to see what God may highlight to me. On our web site www.oimm.org you will find two previous articles I have written. “Reflections on Yom Teruah” and “Day of the Awakening Blast”. Each one highlights different aspects of the first of the Fall Feast biblically known as “The Day [...]
It was the first of Cheshvan 5772 Rosh Chodesh. Oct 29, 2011 on the Gregorian Calendar. A small group of us had gathered at 9:30 am to honor Rosh Chodesh. For those of you unfamiliar with the term Rosh Chodesh; it is an appointed time on God's calendar at the beginning of each of the Hebraic months. It is in fact a very important [...]
Rosh Chodesh is fast becoming my most precious time to look forward to each month. God continues to minister truth and strength as we meet at His appointed time. The Red Hen is a strange title don’t you think? Yes, but wait till you see what the Lord is saying. Our Church went on a 21 day fast to deal with unbelief. The first [...]
Esther 4: [14] “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” The Erve of Purim is Saturday sundown March 15, 2014. We all know the story of Esther the orphan [...]
There is much teaching today throughout the body on First Fruits and most is taught in conjunction with our giving to the Lord. However I want to share my thoughts about why God instituted first fruits from the perspective that everything He laid out in His word and especially in His Feasts was to point us to the revelation of His heart His ways [...]
In this Jot I am trusting Holy Spirit to give insight to read between the lines of the first few paragraphs. This ministry is not positioned to be a political voice. However I am called to speak spiritual awareness of the times we are living. Therefore, I have chosen my words very carefully. Recently I had the privilege of being a guest at a [...]
