Biblical Heritage Center Blog

  I know that modern Christianity is very different from the original Kingdom of Elohim Movement led by Jesus. But since Christians normally “pray in the name of Jesus,” I think it is important for Christians to understand what prayer meant to Jesus, the people that followed him, and the Jewish people, too. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/4152ad3b4d9d/understanding-the-meaning-of-prayer

  The first story in Genesis is about the creation of the Temple and Kingdom of the Creator. The Creator is the God of the Temple, and the Creator is the King of the Kingdom. Other cultures have their stories about the relationships between gods and humans – and temples and palaces. One is the Divine Right of Kings to rule. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/f9e3aad503f3/the-kingdom-of-the-creator-on-earth

  Israel’s wisdom was part of an international movement that also found literary expressions in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Such wisdom was mainly concerned with human relations and humankind’s place within creation. Jews today have a clear idea about their covenant with Abraham and Christians have a clear idea about their link to Jesus. But the Alliance in Genesis 1was made long before Abraham and Jesus were born. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/34257eb74220/understanding-gods-trust-in-us

  Today neuroscientists know how important stories are to humans. Story is the human brain’s default mode . We are genetically hardwired be listeners and tellers of stories. Our meanings and realities of the world emerge from the stories we have about the world . How do you feel when you read these words: “ “We are created in the image of Elohim the Deity of this Temple and King of this Kingdom.” Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/b1aa8571c013/let-me-tell-you-a-story-about-wisdom

  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