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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

One of the largest misunderstandings in all of the New Testament, is how modern readers interpret who is responsible for the death of Jesus. This misunderstanding has even been the basis for many of the pogroms committed against Jews in medieval history, by putting the blame on them. And at first glance, this seems to be the case. Asking The Right Questions. The New Testament writings seem to place the blame of Jesus death squarely on the shoulders of the Jewish authorities o

In the fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, Yeshua uses a word that has ignited significant debate and controversy within the evangelical church, particularly over the last decade. As one of the most hotly contested passages in the Gospels, it warrants close examination—although many readers may already be familiar with it. Do not think that I came to abolish the Torah or the Prophets! I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17 At first glance, this statement may

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’   But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause [ a ] will be in danger of the judgment. Whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna. (Matthew 5:21-22 ) In rabbinic tradition, it is common for a sage to cite a passage from