今天，5月5日，是圣经中春季节期的第15天，被称为“数算俄梅珥（Sefirat HaOmer）”。 俄梅珥是一种古老的谷物度量单位，通常用皮鞘盛装。 根据以利未记23：15-16，上帝晓谕以色列人在逾越节的安息日和五旬节之间的49天中每一天都数算一次俄梅珥。虽然49天数算俄梅珥是件简单的事，但却是第一次收割大麦时很重要的一个方面，其意义是为上帝在接下来的第二天，也就是五旬节的新鲜的启示作预备。...
Passover – Resurrection Transition: Israel’s Government Will be on His Shoulders
Israeli politics have drawn world attention this week. The votes have been counted and many are congratulating Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party for his record-setting 5th term as Prime Minister. In fact, however, Mr. Netanyahu has not been appointed prime minister—as least not yet. We write this article to…...
Recouping a Lost Passover-Crucifixion-Resurrection Nexus
This Friday, Jewish people around the world will observe Passover. At the same time, Christians will commemorate Good Friday. On Sunday, most will celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Messiah. (Some Orthodox traditions and Messianic Jews, based on Leviticus 23:9-14, will observe Resurrection Day on April 8.) More and more, God’s…...
Love Compelling Effective Intercession: A Study of This Week’s Torah Portion (February 22, 2019)
SUMMARY: This week’s parasha, Ki Tisa, explodes with the fire of love that ignites and compels effective intercession. As we read and engage with Moses’ prayers of passion for Israel, we are escorted to the inner chambers of God’s heart. There we discover depths of friendship with Him that drive…...
