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Galatians Without Romans: Part One (~2h)

It's not a secret that many people who read Paul's Letter to Galatians read it after they have already read the Letter to Romans (because that is the order in which they appear in the NT). Only that is not the order in which Paul wrote

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God is My Dwelling Place

If you read the words of Moses' Prayer (which was probably also a song), you will see how the lyrics are thoroughly inspired by his poetic verses. God's unique name Adonai Maon is somewhat mysterious, but to me it brought a sense of realization that everything, including

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The Salt of The Earth: Matthew 5:13

In Matthew 5:13, Jesus said to his disciples, "You are the salt of the earth..." but what exactly did he mean by that? Look beyond the English idioms. Look deeper into history. Consider how ancient Greeks and Jews perceived salt in antiquity. What did salt mean to

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Rabbis who Witnessed the Power of Yeshua's Gospel

The video below is a lecture given at Lanier Theological Library early in 2020 on a most intriguing topic, the interaction of Rabbis in the Talmud with early followers of the Nazarene. The lecturer, Joseph Shulam, grew up in Jerusalem, where he was introduced to the New Testament in high

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Second Temple Complex Walkthrough

Enjoy a new musical rendition of a couple of verses from Psalm 16. It is presented alongside an archaeologically based digital reconstruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The video is a digital extrapolation of what it might have looked like in the first century CE (thanks to bible-scenes.

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How did the Jerusalem Temple Work?

The Temple is a very important institution in the Bible. It is unique, deeply spiritual, and a key foundation for understanding countless biblical passages. This educational video is a quick, concise, and to-the-point explanation of the structure and function of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. Gain a better

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Jerusalem Temple in Jewish Life and Spirituality (~4h)

Rabbi Jesus famously taught his disciples to pray that "things on earth should be as they are in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) This is not entirely new. In Torah, Moses was shown an important pattern in heaven, which he was to implement on earth (Exodus 25:40). This

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A Prayer to Master of My Life

This musical creation was inspired by the words of Psalm 42. You might have to read the entire psalm to see which parts of it made it into the video. What came of it is a prayerful reflection of praise that I wanted to share with others. Here are the

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The One God who is Two

This is a lecture by Shaye J. D. Cohen, who is a Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. He is a well-known historian who also holds a rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. His lectures often

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Experiencing Worship at Herod's Temple (~3h)

Have you ever imagined what a worship experience was like at the Jerusalem Temple in the days of Jesus? In these lectures, we will delve briefly into the layout and setting of Herod's Temple, but more importantly, we will imagine the daily lives and experiences of an average

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A Morning Prayer: May Your Will Always Be...

I wanted to share with you a Morning Prayer and, more specifically, a musical piece I created based on it. The words of this song are inspired by the words of the traditional morning blessings found in the Siddur (Jewish Prayer Book). The person who is praying in the early

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The Jews of Cyrene (~45 min)

The New Testament records that some Jewish followers of Jesus from Cyrene were responsible for the first Gentile converts in Antioch (Acts 11:19-21). Indeed, the Jewish inhabitants of Cyrene were fully engaged in world affairs and closely connected to Jerusalem and other Jewish communities throughout the Mediterranean. Yet,

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Bless Adonai, Angels on High

A portion of Psalm 103 paints a powerful reality that calls all of us to join the praises of angels and all of God's creation. They already praise the Almighty, so why can't we join them? Below is the song and the words to another musical

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Why Study the Books of Enoch?

To put things simply... Because ancient stories about the inner workings of the divine realm, the angels, both fallen and faithful, the origins of corruption, sin, and forbidden knowledge, the visions of the Messiah, and the coming judgment are scattered across ancient books like Enoch. These stories were never meant

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Coming Closer to God in Leviticus

I rarely run into people who tell me that Leviticus is one of their favorite books in the Bible. Many people simply skip most of this book when they read the Bible because it does not speak to them on a spiritual level and does not even make much sense.

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Why do Bible Translations Differ So Much?

There are numerous Bible translations available in English. The number of options is related to the consumer market. English speakers spend more money on Bibles than many others; hence, the marketplace offers consumers a greater variety of choices competing for prominence and influence. Ultimately, publishing books is a complicated undertaking,

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Two Seals from the First Temple Era

Archaeological evidence from the First Temple era is very rare. The main reason is that the temple site has been off-limits for study and excavation in modern times. However, in 2013, a volunteer looking through the dirt that had been excavated from Robinson’s Arch found a 1-centimeter

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Striving for Unity in Diversity: Part Four (Romans 12-16 ~2h)

This series of lectures on Paul’s Letter to the Romans explains familiar concepts from a vector you may not have heard before. The structure of the letter itself informs us which topics are primary and which are peripheral. We move chapter by chapter, zeroing in on the most complicated

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Almighty's Wings My Shelter Be

Psalm 91 is a favorite for so many people because its words express powerful promises of divine protection. Feeling safe is something we can all identify with. Since deep antiquity, Jews have recited these words on a regular basis. So here is a new musical rendition of this Psalm'

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Untwisted Examples: Part Two (Romans 4-8 ~3h)

This series of lectures on Paul’s Letter to the Romans raises multiple questions that some may consider controversial, as the apostle's words are not explained in a traditional manner. The lectures are built on a presupposition of Paul not as a follower of a new religion (Christianity)

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Misunderstood Foundations: Part One (Romans 1-4 ~4h)

This series of lectures addresses key passages and themes in Paul’s Letter to the Romans, a pivotal book for Christian theological understanding. They were delivered live to a mixed audience at a Messianic Synagogue. As such, they express a unique perspective, a presupposition of Paul as a traditional Jew

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Get the Most out of PSHIR.COM

When you sign up at PSHIR.COM, your free account gives you access to piles of resources in Jewish and Biblical studies, select audio and video segments, and many extended topic previews. At PSHIR.COM, you don't have to keep up with passwords! Access to your personal account

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Watch and Listen to The Apocalypse of Abraham, Chapters 4-5

I wanted to share with you a video I made recently for my YouTube channel. I created several similar videos where I like to present samples of ancient Jewish compositions people might have never read that I have translated. I decided to put them up on YouTube because videos allow

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Jesus Among the Rabbis

Jesus, or as he was known to his family and friends, Yeshua, was a teacher of Torah's wisdom, a first-century rabbi. And he was surrounded by other rabbis with similar and sometimes alternative ideas that the gospels document well. This video is a lecture by Dr. Brad

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The Ring of Pontius Pilate

Anyone familiar with stories about Jesus, even those who have never read the gospels for themselves, has heard of Pontius Pilate, who ordered the crucifixion. Some see him as a villain, others as a calculating administrator of Roman affairs caught between his duties to law and order and religious tensions