Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Introducing Tzvi Jacobson

Posted on November 16, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

Tzvi Jacobson is a dear friend of mine. As a former leader in the Messianic movement, Tzvi has a unique perspective on the issues discussed on this blog. I welcome Tzvi as a co-author on this blog, and I am … Continue reading →

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Cut Off

Posted on November 14, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

Cut Off Replacement theology is on its way out amongst many Christians. Many Christians are coming to believe that the Jewish people are still chosen by God. I see this as a positive development in Christianity. With the stranglehold of … Continue reading →

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The Blood of the Lamb

Posted on November 10, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

The Blood of the Lamb Christians are impressed that it was the blood (!) Of the lamb which saved the Jews in Egypt. Well it was. But it means something quite different than the meaning that Christians have read into … Continue reading →

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Knock Knock

Posted on November 10, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

Knock Knock “Knock knock” “who’s there?” “It is I, God”. Door opens revealing a friendly looking man. “Come inside” The visitor and the host each take a seat. “So you say you are God” “Indeed I am, and you should … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy 13

Posted on November 4, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

Deuteronomy 13 In the 13th chapter of the book of Deuteronomy God guides the Jewish people in the process of identifying and dealing with a false prophet. God tells us that if the prophet encourages worship of gods other than … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 44

Posted on October 24, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

Isaiah 44 Throughout the Jewish Scriptures we find mocking remarks directed against idols and idolatry. The prophets describe the idols as: “… those who do not see or hear…” (Deuteronomy 4:28, Psalm 115:5, see also Habakuk 2:18). The prophets ridicule … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Truth

Posted on October 3, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

The Ultimate Truth The prophets of the Jewish Scriptures taught us to look forward to the Messianic age. These prophets described the Messianic age as a time in which the ultimate truth is revealed to all. What is that ultimate … Continue reading →

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Letter to Aryeh Leib

Posted on September 14, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

Shalom Aryeh Leib Thanks again for the time and effort you have taken to write your response. It seems that you have a problem with my method of arranging my points according to topics as opposed to a point by … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Boruch

Posted on September 14, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

1) In order to serve God in a general way, it is perhaps sufficient, to follow one’s moral instincts to the best of one’s ability. But in order to serve God in a particular way (such as both Judaism and … Continue reading →

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The Transformation

Posted on September 14, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

The Transformation How could a wicked person be considered righteous before God? Is there anything that the sinner can do to cleanse him or herself so as to be considered righteous? The Jew and the Christian would supply two different … Continue reading →

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