Matthew 12:1-14 is a passage used most frequently by antinomians to rebuke observance of the biblical 7th day sabbath. Their understanding is that Yeshua’s words in this passage serve as a sort of diatribe against the sabbath or at the very least that Yeshua’s intent was to diminish the sabbath by comparing it to himself. This they derive from the words in verse 6 which they will insist is properly translated  “Someone greater that the sabbath is here.”  More on this later. T

One of the most commonly cited passages from those who oppose Oral Torah, Jewish tradition, and the notion of Yeshua as a Pharisee is found in Matthew 15. Specifically, the first handful of verses where a dispute between Yeshua and some Pharisees ensues in which these Pharisees accuse Yeshua's disciples of violating the traditions of the Elders : “Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying, “Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For t

Joshua Perez, William Turner The story of Lazarus, the rich man, and Abraham's bosom is a text frequently cited by Christians who believe we are judged immediately after death (either going to heaven or the lake of fire), or that the dead are in a state of consciousness. The story is recorded in Luke chapter 16, where we read an interesting narrative about two men who lived very different lives. Lazarus lived a life of poverty and suffering, while the rich man lived a lavish

Divorce is never an easy topic to discuss. It’s a terrible thing that breaks families and relationships. Relationships are already complex enough and breaking a family apart is even more complex.  Today the subject of divorce is a matter of debate at every level of society. From the secular regime to the realm of Christian philosophy and even within the Torah observant movement. Justifiable reason for divorce, the effect divorce yields on one's ability to remarry within Torah

Briefly summarized, The narrative outlines an encounter Yeshua had with some Pharisees in which they brought him a woman they claimed had been caught in the act of adultery and attempted to trap him by asking what should be done with her after having explained to Yeshua that the law commands she be stoned. 

I ntroduction The nature of Metatron (Memtet) and the Mashiach has been a subject of theological debate within Jewish thought for...

Written by: Noam Ben Ami In both Jewish and Christian theology, atonement is the foundation of spiritual reconciliation between humanity...

A very telling encounter which Yeshua has with Pharisees in the Gospels which often gets either overlooked or ignored is in Matthew 9. It...

You may have heard it said, “Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies in the Old Testament which proves he is the Messiah”. I know I have. Many...

One of the biggest objections that comes from Judaism to those who believe Yeshua (Jesus) was “Messiah”, is the fact that there are many...