Biblical Heritage Center Blog

  The significance of the two appearances of the Hebrew word translated “ rested ” has not been understood for over 2,000 years . It wasn’t known until scholars discovered how to translate ancient cuneiform tablets from Mesopotamia, specifically tablets from Babylon. The Ezra and the other Jewish scribes knew many of the stories on those cuneiform tablets. In Genesis we find a number of verses that are linked to those ancient clay tablets. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/5ceaeac488c5/the-eternal-temple-and-kingdom-of-elohim

  This year’s holiday season reminded me of a story in Bruce Feiler’s book, Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths (p. 13). It reveals an wisdom ancient truth found in the Genesis and the teachings of the Jewish Jesus. It is a truth that has been given to all people, not just Jews. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/de20fc535b00/who-can-bring-peace-into-the-world

  Back in the old days, when people reflected on what it takes to be mentally fit, the first idea that came to mind was usually intelligence . The smarter you are, the more complex the problems you can solve — and the faster you can solve them. Intelligence was traditionally viewed as the ability to think and learn . Yet in today’s turbulent world, there’s another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn . Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/152ef9a4c43d/ rethinking-and-unlearning-harmful-belief-models  

  The reporter caught the Congressman off-guard when she asked, “ What would you do about that situation? ” The question clearly surprised him. He fumbled with his words for a few seconds and then said, “ I would kick out all of the CEOs on the top floor and replace them with janitors working in the basement, Janitors, janitors, janitors - running all of the companies! ” My first thought was grabbing the TV monitor, shaking it, and yelling, “Are you completely crazy! Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/2901e25551e9/ the-power-of-wealthy-shalom-makers

  This is one of the most powerful and important teachings of the Jewish Jesus. Very few Christians understand what it means. It is found in Luke 16:19-31. I am going to present this in a parallel // format to make it easier to understand. 1. And some person was wealthy // And some poor person, named Lazarus. Usually, the rich people are named and remembered. Here the poor person is named, and many people have remembered the name “Lazarus” over the past 2,000 years. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/c8813c04a33a/ why-acts-of-tzedaqah-are-very-important-for-the-rich-and-wealthy

  It is important to refer to the Jewish Jesus, instead of calling him “ Yeshua ” in conversations with people who have never heard that name before. “ Jewish Jesus ” reminds people that his culture was Jewish . He was not a Christian or Gentile. The Jewish culture of Jesus was also the culture of Hillel and the other rabbis of that time period. Jesus was part of that world. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/1d7021e8db33/ a-national-purpose-that-includes-the-poor-and-the-rich