Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Arrogance, Confidence and Jewish Pride

Posted on January 7, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

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 →

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The Bush is Not Consumed

Posted on January 6, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

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 →

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All the Nations

Posted on January 6, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

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 →

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Birthday of the Sun

Posted on December 27, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

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 →

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Chanukah – Isaiah 2:5

Posted on December 12, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

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 →

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Persuasion of the Heart – Deuteronomy 11:16

Posted on November 27, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Persuasion of the Heart – Deuteronomy 11:16 “Beware for yourselves lest your heart be seduced and you turn astray and serve other gods and prostrate yourselves to them.” Moses warns the people of Israel not to be led astray by … Continue reading →

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Eighth Response to Gil Torres

Posted on November 26, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Dear Gil   Let me clarify a basic contrast that seems to have escaped you.   On the one side you have the word of God – I refer here to the Jewish Scriptures which we both acknowledge as the … Continue reading →

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Seventh Response to Gil Torres

Posted on November 25, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Dear Gil Thanks again for your willingness to engage in this discussion. I would however appreciate it if you would directly address the issues that stand between us. In the context of what we are discussing it is almost frivolous … Continue reading →

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Sixth Response to Gil Torres

Posted on November 23, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Dear Gil Thanks again for moving this discussion forward keeping  the focus on the issues. 1) Resurrection and Covenant Your comments about the resurrections done through  Elijah and Ezekiel entirely missed the mark. Do you think that I don’t believe  … Continue reading →

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Humility and Arrogance

Posted on November 22, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Humility and Arrogance Christians contend that God had to come down to earth as a human in order to “humble Himself”. I find this argument completely self-defeating. God is humble and man is arrogant. By “taking on” the form of … Continue reading →

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