WHO IS THE SYNAGOGUE OF ‘SATAN’? The term “Satan” in modern English conjures up images of a horned devil with a red tail—an embodiment of pure evil. However, this is a far cry from the original Hebrew term “ha-satan,” which simply means “the adversary.” In ancient Jewish thought, it was not always used as a […]
Understanding Romans Through Jewish Eyes: A Fresh Look at Paul’s Message If you’ve never explored the Jewish-Hebrew perspective behind the writings of Paul, then you may not realize how much depth you’ve been missing. Many Western Christian interpretations of the book of Romans overlook crucial historical and cultural context — particularly the first-century Jewish mindset […]
Women, Witness, and the Weight of Romans 16: A Hidden Revolution in the Early Church When we think of the Book of Romans, many of us recall its theological depth—justification by faith, the power of grace, the mystery of Israel. But what if we told you the final chapter, often skimmed as a list […]
Shavuot: Rediscovering the Feast of Pentecost and Its Prophetic Power Shavuot, also known by its Greek name Pentecost, is far more than a historical Jewish festival—it’s a profound prophetic marker for all believers, bridging the ancient Israelites at Mount Sinai with the first-century Church in Jerusalem. In Hebrew, “Shavuot” means “weeks,” derived from Shavua […]
Why We Celebrate Shavuot According to the Sadducean Calendar, Not the Pharisaic One In the first century, there were two primary calendars used by the Jewish people to determine the timing of biblical feast days—one followed by the Sadducees (often linked with the Temple priesthood), and the other by the Pharisees (the forerunners of […]
Prophetic Power of Rachel’s Tomb Covenant, Death, and the Seed of Promise Sarah and the Field of Hebron Genesis 23 opens a pivotal chapter in the story of God’s covenant with His people. It begins: “Sarah lived 127 years. These were the years of the life of Sarah. So Sarah died in Kirjath Arba (that […]
Romans 15: A Call to Unity, Humility, and the Blessings of the Seed Before we dive into Romans chapter 15, let’s take a moment to recap and set the stage. It’s important to remember that the book of Romans was originally written as a single, continuous letter—without chapters or verses. While those divisions have helped […]
Understanding Romans 14 A Hebraic Lens on Common vs. Unclean Romans 14 is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to food laws and the judgments within the early church. To truly grasp Paul’s message, we need to explore the cultural, historical, and linguistic context that shaped the beliefs of both Jewish and Gentile believers […]
Romans 13: Obedience, Resistance, and the True Purpose Behind Paul’s Words “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities…” These words from Romans 13 have sparked generations of theological debate. Do they mean blind obedience to political power? Or is there a deeper message—perhaps a contextual instruction lost in translation? Let’s take a deeper […]
The Hidden Prophecy The document begins with Pastor Jim Staley introducing the concept of the counting of the Omer, a commandment and prophecy in the Bible. He relates it to events in Acts chapter two and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. He also connects it to significant periods such as the 40 […]
