Biblical Heritage Center Blog

  Jesus clearly revealed the foundational requirements for being a member of his original Movement. They are found in his interpretations of Deuteronomy 6, Leviticus 19, and Isaiah 58. His interpretation of Isaiah 58 reveals a link to “life after death.” However, a s far as I know, no Christian denomination, church, or group teaches those requirements. Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/6e97239f0ae7/the-message-of-the-original-jesus

  A basic awareness of the Hebrew alphabet is essential for an accurate understanding the teachings of Jesus. It also proves that Jesus was speaking in Hebrew to people who understood Hebrew. The linguistic evidence to support this position add up as we explore other teachings of Jesus. However, Hebrew idioms are nightmares for English translators. Think about an ancient Hebrew trying to figure out the meaning of this American idiom - If that happens, I will eat my hat . Continue reading at – http://mailchi.mp/0ffaf530d3f3/do-you-have-a-good-eye-or-evil-eye

  “On these two commandments hang all the Torah and the Prophets.” What did “ hang ” mean to his ancient Jewish audience? In order to understand this, we need to know how the ancient scribes wrote Hebrew words on the scrolls. After they prepared the material to be written on, they drew lines. You can see the lines on the picture. Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/c75ae987bb34/love-is-the-foundation-of-the-torah

  “Hear, O Israel: Yahweh (is) our Elohim (God). Yahweh (is) one! You shall love Yahweh your Elohim with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”   The context began with the words, “ Hear, O Israel ,” which means, “ Listen up and obey! ”   This is followed by a clear declaration of who the Elohim (God) of Israel is – It is Yahweh! Next is the command, “ You shall love! ” I have two questions for you, now. 1. Is love a concrete action or an abstract notion ? 2. Do you do love or do you feel love ? Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/2dc65388a9f0/love-your-god-concrete-actions-or-abstract-notions

  The other night I was working on a translation of the parable of Jesus about “destroying the Torah.” A CNN Breaking News announcement caught my attention. Students on university campuses were shouting “ death to Israel ,” “ applauding what Hamas did to the Israeli citizens ,” and shouting “ death to America .” What I was seeing made absolutely no sense! Were they “crazy”? Or could their brains have been hacked? Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/5117490d648d/concrete-actions-or-abstract-notions

  For I say unto you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. This English translation completely fails to reveal the words that the original Jesus spoke to his disciples. What does Elohim, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth value the most? Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/0e2a40489036/pursuing-opportunities-to-demonstratetheir-loyalty-and-faithfulness

  People have been arguing about who Jesus was, what he believed, what he taught, or even if he ever existed, since 24 CE (AD). So, the minute you saw the word “Jesus” your brain connected what you believe about “Jesus” (your bundles of associations). If you haven’t read articles I have written about Jesus (Yeshua), I know that you will not accurately understand this article. Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/f2a2d5f85ba2/correcting-the-translation-of-one-word-can-make-a-big-difference