1 Peter 1:-9 (CJB) From: Kefa (Peter), an emissary of Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) To: God’s chosen people, living as aliens in the Diaspora — in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bythinia — chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and set apart by the Spirit for obeying […]
The Blessing and how we are to Bless part two; using Yehovah God’s example! Ending with this glimpse into the Model Blessing, we see the wide spectrum across which God directs us to bless one another. The Hebrew word, paniym, meaning “face” or “countenance”, is the same word used in the phrase above. However, the […]
Psalm 40:17-18 (CJB) 16) But may all those who seek you be glad and take joy in you. May those who love your salvation say always, “Yehovah is great and glorious!” 18 (17) But I am poor and needy; may Yehovah think of me. You are my helper and rescuer; my God, don’t delay! 16-17 […]
The Blessing and how we are to Bless part one; using Yehovah God’s example! Beginning with this glimpse into the Model Blessing, we see the wide spectrum across which God directs us to bless one another. “The Lord bless thee…” conveys God’s impartation of covenant benefits to His children. In Deuteronomy 7:6- 26 and […]
Romans 12:1-8 (CJB) I exhort you, therefore, brothers, in view of God’s mercies, to offer yourselves as a sacrifice, living and set apart for YEHOVAH God. This will please him; it is the logical “Temple worship” for you. In other words, do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of the ‘olam hazeh(world). Instead, […]
Blessings for God’s Abiding Presence The Lord anticipated our need for ongoing contact with Him and so He recorded His Word for us and gave us His Spirit. He is our constant companion because He lives in us. He goes before us and He stands over us. We find safekeeping in Yehovah God’s presence. “But […]
Psalm 63:1-4 (CJB) A psalm of David, when he was in the desert of Y’hudah: O Yehovah God, you are my God; I will seek you eagerly. My heart thirsts for you, my body longs for you in a land parched and exhausted, where no water can be found. I used to contemplate you in […]
Blessings for Yehovah God’s Children But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. ~ 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) ~ But if some of the branches were broken off, […]
Philippians 1:9-11 (CJB) And this is my prayer: that your love may more and more overflow in fullness of knowledge and depth of discernment, so that you will be able to determine what is best and thus be pure and without blame for the Day of the Messiah, filled with the fruit of righteousness that […]
Blessings for Peace, Rest & Patience Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. ~ John 14:27 (NASB) ~ There remains then a Sabbath-rest for the people of God. ~ […]