Hello folks! This week I took the time to tidy up the original postings on Thoughts and Prayers. In June 2019 I also delivered a sermon on the topic, based on the original postings, which I thought I'd share with you today. Here you go... Today I thought we’d tackle, “Thoughts & Prayers”. This phrase… Continue reading Sermon: Thoughts and Prayers
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Ta’a’lumah: Oh, the SECRETS that we keep!
Secrets: ta’a’lumah, feminine noun (Strong’s 8587); from verb, alam, meaning to hide or conceal (Strong’s 5956). Root: עָלַם Christian physician, Paul Tournier, once said, “Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets.” A secret can be a heavy burden to bear. Secrets are hidden, concealed, things. They’re also things that we want to expose. When someone… Continue reading Ta’a’lumah: Oh, the SECRETS that we keep!
Ya’da: To Know (Yoda knows!)
Hello everyone! I've had a great week of research and writing. I'm getting very close to finishing my latest paper on David's genealogy. I appreciate your patience as I have been taking a wee break from presenting a new Hebrew word. This week I tidied up one of my earliest postings, which was on the… Continue reading Ya’da: To Know (Yoda knows!)
Mattan/Nattan: Food GIFT for Purim
Gift: mattan, masculine noun (Strong’s 4976); matt'na, Aramaic feminine noun (Strong's 4978); mattanah, feminine noun (Strong's 4979). These come from the verb nattan (natten in Aramaic) (Strong's 5414/5415) meaning to give. This year the Jewish celebration of Purim starts on Thursday March 13th, at sundown, and lasts until Friday at sunset. Included in the revelry… Continue reading Mattan/Nattan: Food GIFT for Purim
The WAY, whose way? A Short Grammar lesson.
For the next while (as I try to catch up on my schooling) I will be tidying up some old pages by adding the Hebrew text into the Biblical quotations. I have been doing this for awhile now, but the earlier postings are missing the Hebrew script and I've heard from a few of you… Continue reading The WAY, whose way? A Short Grammar lesson.
Elmer MacDonald: An Instrument of God’s Grace
Last week we looked at the ancient custom of tearing your clothes in grief and indignation. As I dived into the word I couldn’t help but think of a dear friend, from my little country church in rural Prince Edward Island, who passed away on January 27th. Elmer MacDonald was very dear to me. He… Continue reading Elmer MacDonald: An Instrument of God’s Grace
Qara: The Ancient Custom of TEARING your Clothes
Tearing Garments: qara, verb (Strong’s 7167) Root: קָרַע Sounds like: kaw-raw In the Biblical era, the tearing of one's clothes was an outward expression of big feelings, primarily grief, but also anger, outrage, shock and indignation. Let’s take a look at the examples found in the Bible: Genesis 37:29, 34 After Joseph’s brothers decided to… Continue reading Qara: The Ancient Custom of TEARING your Clothes
Sermon: Can I have some dirt, please?
This morning I had the lovely opportunity to share God's Word with my home church, North Tryon Presbyterian, Prince Edward Island. Instead of a new word this week, here's a glimpse into the sermon. (Once it's posted on YouTube, I will share the link)... Hello everybody! Lovely to be back up here again! I really… Continue reading Sermon: Can I have some dirt, please?
Perek & Qashah: HARSH/RUTHLESS/SEVERE
HARSH/RUTHLESS/SEVERE: perek, masculine noun (Strong’s 6531); qashah, verb (Strong’s 7185); qasheh, adjective (Strong’s 7186). Root: קָשָׁה & פֶרֶךְ Sounds like: pair-ek & ka-shaw Today we’re going to explore two Hebrew words that denote harshness, ruthlessness and severity. They are parek and qashah. Severity, harshness, ruthlessness, these are descriptor words that were never used to describe… Continue reading Perek & Qashah: HARSH/RUTHLESS/SEVERE
Rimmon: The Pretty POMEGRANATE
Pomegranate: rimmon, masculine noun, (Strong’s 7416). Root: רִמּוֹן Sounds like: ree-moan (singular); ree-moh’neem (plural) In Jewish culture it is said that pomegranates have 613 seeds, which is the number of commandments in the Torah. For this reason, pomegranates are seen as symbols of righteousness for the Jewish people. Although it is not Israel’s official national… Continue reading Rimmon: The Pretty POMEGRANATE
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