Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Psalm 22

Psalm 22 Missionaries points to Psalm 22 as a key Messianic prophecy. The individual described in this passage suffers grievously and is ultimately saved by God. The salvation of this individual is then to be related in the assembly of … Continue reading

Posted in Scripture | 4 Comments

Psalm 110

Psalm 110 In this Psalm we find that the Messiah (or his ancestor David) is designated with a priestly title. The Psalmist declares God’s words to the King – “You are a priest forever after the manner of Melchizedek” (Psalm … Continue reading

Posted in Scripture | 10 Comments

Zechariah 12:10

Zechariah 12:10 “- and they will look to Me concerning the one who was pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only son, and they shall be in bitterness over him as one is in … Continue reading

Posted in Scripture | 17 Comments

Malachi 3:1-4

Malachi 3:1-4 “Behold I send My messenger, and he will clear the path before Me, and suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to His sanctuary, and the messenger of the covenant for whom you yearn, behold he comes, … Continue reading

Posted in Scripture | 11 Comments

The Language of the Realm

The Language of the Realm The famous cartoonist; Gary Larson, presented a humorous caricature that sheds light on the Jewish Christian polemic. In the cartoon we see a professor standing in front of a blackboard lecturing to his students. The … Continue reading

Posted in General | 1 Comment

Arrogance, Confidence and Jewish Pride

Arrogance, Confidence and Jewish Pride Christians pride themselves in their humility towards Jesus. They see the bending of their hearts in devotion towards the character described in the pages of the Christian Scriptures as an act of humility and self-effacement. … Continue reading

Posted in General | 3 Comments

The Bush is Not Consumed

The Bush is Not Consumed In the Book of Exodus the Torah describes Moses’ first prophetic experience (Exodus 3:2-4:17). We are told that Moses said to himself: “Let me turn and see this great sight; why will the bush not … Continue reading

Posted in General | 6 Comments

All the Nations

All the Nations “For then I will change the nations [to speak] a pure language so that they will all proclaim in the Name of the Lord to worship Him with a united resolve.” (Zephaniah 3:9) The prophets looked forward … Continue reading

Posted in The Righteous Gentile | 38 Comments

Birthday of the Sun

Birthday of the Sun The fact that the most prominent holiday in the Christian yearly cycle is pagan in origin is relatively well known. Some Christian leaders argue for an abandonment of this pagan celebration while most observe this holiday … Continue reading

Posted in General, The Righteous Gentile, The Ultimate Truth | 83 Comments

Chanukah – Isaiah 2:5

Chanukah – Isaiah 2:5 The celebration of Chanukah was instituted after prophecy had already ceased from the community of Israel. The religious leadership of the people established this holiday as an expression of thanksgiving to God that is to last … Continue reading

Posted in Holidays, Scripture | 10 Comments