The Jewishness of Jesus – What it means to Christians and Jews
... perhaps lonely. By appreciating Jesus as a Jewish teacher, a Jew acknowledges that the wisdom of Torah manifests itself in countless, unforeseen ways. … Jesus was a flower of Judaism cut down in full bloom. Seen through Jewish eyes, he was not the one-and-only son of God. The myth of the son of God ...
... perhaps lonely. By appreciating Jesus as a Jewish teacher, a Jew acknowledges that the wisdom of Torah manifests itself in countless, unforeseen ways. … Jesus was a flower of Judaism cut down in full bloom. Seen through Jewish eyes, he was not the one-and-only son of God. The myth of the son of God ...
Psalm 24 - EasyEnglish Bible
... In verse 4 "clean hands and a pure heart" means righteous. It means God has forgiven these people. We explain "forgive" after Psalms 1 or 5 or 15. Our hearts are inside us. Only God sees inside us. Only he knows if we are clean inside. Verses 7 – 10: When the Jews brought the ark into Jerusalem, th ...
... In verse 4 "clean hands and a pure heart" means righteous. It means God has forgiven these people. We explain "forgive" after Psalms 1 or 5 or 15. Our hearts are inside us. Only God sees inside us. Only he knows if we are clean inside. Verses 7 – 10: When the Jews brought the ark into Jerusalem, th ...
Stewardship and My Actions
... orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.” ...
... orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.” ...
Hinduism and belief in one God
... devotees and comes to their aid and rescue. All the gods and goddess are His manifestations only. In His female aspect He is Shakti, who as the Divine Universal Mother assists the whole creation to proceed through the process of evolution in Her own mysterious ways. The relationship between man and ...
... devotees and comes to their aid and rescue. All the gods and goddess are His manifestations only. In His female aspect He is Shakti, who as the Divine Universal Mother assists the whole creation to proceed through the process of evolution in Her own mysterious ways. The relationship between man and ...
Rejecting the Fantasy - Created for His Glory
... separating himself from God’s ways and God’s plans. The Scriptures speak much about the pull and debilitating influence of this “world.” ...
... separating himself from God’s ways and God’s plans. The Scriptures speak much about the pull and debilitating influence of this “world.” ...
Self-care Self-care - Great Plains Conference
... “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1 (NRSV) We often take care of others as we devote time to work, family, and church. Does caring for others ma ...
... “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1 (NRSV) We often take care of others as we devote time to work, family, and church. Does caring for others ma ...
THE MESSIANIC IDEA IN HELLENISTIC JUDAISM by Dr. Yehoshua
... devoted to the laws of the Torah, a place which obliged the author, according to the laws of rhetoric, to rise above himself and seek special stylistic effects which - since Plato - included the realm of myth. One should not be hard on Philo, therefore, if he expresses opinions here which are in con ...
... devoted to the laws of the Torah, a place which obliged the author, according to the laws of rhetoric, to rise above himself and seek special stylistic effects which - since Plato - included the realm of myth. One should not be hard on Philo, therefore, if he expresses opinions here which are in con ...
hinduism
... however, he does not make a promise to take upon Himself the sins of his worshippers. (like Jesus in Christianity) 4. Belief in the tradition of prophets. Followers of Ahura Mazda believe the birth of Zoroaster started the beginning the current cycle of creation, which would last for 3000 years. Dur ...
... however, he does not make a promise to take upon Himself the sins of his worshippers. (like Jesus in Christianity) 4. Belief in the tradition of prophets. Followers of Ahura Mazda believe the birth of Zoroaster started the beginning the current cycle of creation, which would last for 3000 years. Dur ...
The Second Sunday of Advent (C) 6th December 2015
... giving them hope of returning to Jerusalem. The beautifully poetic text of Chapter 5 echoes Deutero-Isaiah, teaching that God alone can save Israel. It is not ourselves, not human intervention. But what moral obligation is entailed for Israel? Does salvation have no demands? “For God will show all ...
... giving them hope of returning to Jerusalem. The beautifully poetic text of Chapter 5 echoes Deutero-Isaiah, teaching that God alone can save Israel. It is not ourselves, not human intervention. But what moral obligation is entailed for Israel? Does salvation have no demands? “For God will show all ...
WORSHIP THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER
... which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen C ...
... which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen C ...
Local Color - St. Hyacinth | Amarillo, Texas
... weeds in Wheeler County, Panhandle poor boys and Farm-to-Market roads. You might not know this but those Farm-to-Market Roads, or FM Roads, are unique to Texas. Back home, we just call them county roads or township roads. In fact, a Texas singer, Stoney LaRue, has a song about Farm-to-Market roads t ...
... weeds in Wheeler County, Panhandle poor boys and Farm-to-Market roads. You might not know this but those Farm-to-Market Roads, or FM Roads, are unique to Texas. Back home, we just call them county roads or township roads. In fact, a Texas singer, Stoney LaRue, has a song about Farm-to-Market roads t ...
Decision Making
... in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father” ...
... in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father” ...
Dear Church family and friends: Thank you for sending me to the
... Dear Church family and friends: Thank you for sending me to the Missions Conference. It was an enlightening/exciting experience and I return to you with mission flames in my heart. The same theme ran through the entire conference, that we are a people of peace, we have Christ’s Spirit within us, and ...
... Dear Church family and friends: Thank you for sending me to the Missions Conference. It was an enlightening/exciting experience and I return to you with mission flames in my heart. The same theme ran through the entire conference, that we are a people of peace, we have Christ’s Spirit within us, and ...
What is Irresistible Grace?
... born again.” In reality, the Bible states, “if you are born again, you will believe.” The distinction is crucial. As John 3:21 reads, the one who comes to the light does so in order that his deeds (surely including the very coming to the light) may be shown to have been accomplished in or by God Him ...
... born again.” In reality, the Bible states, “if you are born again, you will believe.” The distinction is crucial. As John 3:21 reads, the one who comes to the light does so in order that his deeds (surely including the very coming to the light) may be shown to have been accomplished in or by God Him ...
Expressing the Fullness of God`s Heart
... I. At the outset of his ministry, Jesus was tested (Luke 4:1-2) A. Who was testing Jesus? 1. The devil was tempting him. 2. But it was the Spirit who was testing him (Matthew 4:1). B. The tempter tells Jesus to make bread (Luke 4:3). 1. Jesus responds with an Old Testament quote (Deut. 8:3). (a) To ...
... I. At the outset of his ministry, Jesus was tested (Luke 4:1-2) A. Who was testing Jesus? 1. The devil was tempting him. 2. But it was the Spirit who was testing him (Matthew 4:1). B. The tempter tells Jesus to make bread (Luke 4:3). 1. Jesus responds with an Old Testament quote (Deut. 8:3). (a) To ...
Liturgy - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick
... UCCF’s Servetus Society is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship. Michael Servetus (1509-1553), was a Unitarian “saint,” who was martyred for questioning Trinitarian Christianity. Servetus’ tragic death emboldened others to question entrenched religious authorities and increase ...
... UCCF’s Servetus Society is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship. Michael Servetus (1509-1553), was a Unitarian “saint,” who was martyred for questioning Trinitarian Christianity. Servetus’ tragic death emboldened others to question entrenched religious authorities and increase ...
Key Aspects of Christian Beliefs
... of believers. It assists with ethical decision making and can be used in all daily rituals. The Bible has been through many translations. Originally written in Greek, it has since been translated into every language. There are many discrepancies in the translations of the words from the original int ...
... of believers. It assists with ethical decision making and can be used in all daily rituals. The Bible has been through many translations. Originally written in Greek, it has since been translated into every language. There are many discrepancies in the translations of the words from the original int ...
Night - Plain Local Schools
... others in the town of Sighet) is deported in the spring of 1944 to Auschwitz. There, he and his father are separated from his mother and sisters. Elie had been drawn to Jewish mysticism, but was told by his father that he was not mature enough to study it; however, he was a very religious young man. ...
... others in the town of Sighet) is deported in the spring of 1944 to Auschwitz. There, he and his father are separated from his mother and sisters. Elie had been drawn to Jewish mysticism, but was told by his father that he was not mature enough to study it; however, he was a very religious young man. ...
The Jew in the Modern World
... L. Zunz, while privately continuing his studies and eking out a livelihood by tutoring in German, Latin, and mathematics, he founded, together with Eduard Gans and Moses Moser, the Verein für Cultur und Wissenschaft der Juden (Nov. 17, 1819), a society intended "through culture and education to brin ...
... L. Zunz, while privately continuing his studies and eking out a livelihood by tutoring in German, Latin, and mathematics, he founded, together with Eduard Gans and Moses Moser, the Verein für Cultur und Wissenschaft der Juden (Nov. 17, 1819), a society intended "through culture and education to brin ...
Questions People Ask About Christianity and Other World Religions
... following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and ...
... following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and ...
Praying For The Lost - New Testament Prayer
... hinder the gospel often very few are saved. (Romania) • People are trapped in structures that try prohibit their salvation (families, nations, belief systems etc) and we must wrestle against such things ...
... hinder the gospel often very few are saved. (Romania) • People are trapped in structures that try prohibit their salvation (families, nations, belief systems etc) and we must wrestle against such things ...
Principles of Judaism
... Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These writings, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, give an early account of the Israelites. For example, the book of Genesis tells how God told Abraham to leave his home in Ur and migrate to Canaan. The book of Exodus tells how God commanded Moses to lead ...
... Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These writings, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, give an early account of the Israelites. For example, the book of Genesis tells how God told Abraham to leave his home in Ur and migrate to Canaan. The book of Exodus tells how God commanded Moses to lead ...