Man Up

Many look up to King David because Scripture calls him a man after God’s own heart. This teaching explores what that phrase means and how we can strive to live in the same way, pursuing God wholeheartedly.

This Living Faith study examines James 1:9-12, the temporary nature of wealth and status, endurance through trials, and the promised crown of life. It calls believers to remain steadfast and faithful to YHWH when testing exposes what we truly value.

It's time to take a look at the church: his model, not something man has created over the centuries. It seems that few realize the Bible details the intended structure for the Body of the Messiah, the church, Israel. Even fewer might realize that our Lord really cares how we choose to organize ourselves. Certainly a sensitive topic, this teaching presents a conclusion far different than the norm when it comes to looking at how the body assembles. We pray it offers much to consider, and brings us closer to our Father.

In this episode of Answering Your Questions, we take a look at a new batch of ten common questions that can be answered briefly. When and why was the apostle Paul’s name changed from Saul to Paul? Is it a sin to eat caffeine or sugar? They are both addictive substances, so shouldn’t they be avoided? Are ducks clean to eat? What about turkeys? Is it a sin to dance? Is it a sin to use a hook to catch fish? Is it a sin to go hunting? Is it a sin to hunt on the sabbath? Can illegitimate children get married? Deuteronomy 23:3 prohibits Moabites from ever entering the congregation of YHWH. Ruth was a Moabite (Ruth 1:4), and Yeshua comes from Ruth (Matthew 1:5). So how can Yeshua be the Messiah? What did Yeshua mean when he said, “call no man teacher”?