Author: Jim Staley

Jim’s life’s desire is to help believers everywhere draw closer to the Father by understanding the truth of the scriptures from their original cultural context (a Hebraic perspective) and to apply them in faith for today.

Decoding Romans 16 – Women as Pastors?

Written by Jim Staley.

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...

Counting the Omer

Written by Jim Staley.

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...

Prophetic Power of Rachel’s Tomb

Written by Jim Staley.

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...

Decoding Romans – Chapter 15

Written by Jim Staley.

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...

Decoding Romans – Chapter 14

Written by Jim Staley.

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,...

Decoding Romans – Chapter 13

Written by Jim Staley.

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...

Counting the Omer Prophecy

Written by Jim Staley.

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....