Coreofthebible@gmail.com (Steve Martorano)

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Core of the BibleResurrection part 3: Daniel's "end of days" prophecyI believe for us to understand Daniel better, we will need to view it together with the teachings of Yeshua. Both of these passages have a larger context which can help us gain some of these insights.As I have already suggested earlier, the judgment that was imminent in the day of Yeshua and his disciples was the complete annihilation of the city of Jerusalem, and the removal of the temple system, both of which had become extremely corrupt. The power of the holy people was about to be shattered, once and for all time. This theme...2023-11-1944 min

Core of the BibleResurrection part 1: What Yeshua taughtLike every other grand doctrine in the Bible, the topic of resurrection is not without its own complexity. I have found that resurrection is a wide-ranging topic in the Bible. Within its pages there are mentions of many individual resurrections, but there are also indications of collective types of resurrection, as well. Additionally, in a prophetic sense, resurrection is tied together with aspects of judgment which helps to illustrate the national arc of ancient Israel. All of this is combined with the use of ancient metaphorical and literary word pictures which can further distance us from the culture in...2023-10-2928 min

Core of the BibleThe Biblical Calendar and Sukkot, the Festival of SheltersTo begin with, these events were to be remembered symbolically by living in sukkot for a week once a year to remind them of those desert wanderings and the provision of God. The sukkot or shelters served as a reminder, not only of the shelters they lived in during that time, but of the shelter and protection of God during the desert wanderings.Additional symbols of this week include the command to rejoice in that which God has provided. This is a harvest festival after all, sometimes called the Feast of Ingathering.Along with celebration...2023-09-2429 min

Core of the BibleThe Biblical Calendar and Yom Kippur, the Day of AtonementThe Day of Atonement encompassed humility of fasting, burnt offerings, and sabbath rest. From these examples we can see how significantly God focused on the heart of the believer in approaching this day. They were to be sincerely humble, thanking God for his provision, delivering their whole selves to him, and understanding they were recognizing this day as an intermission, a hold or pause button in their busy schedules.Because the ancient Day of Atonement was a national event, the disobedience of the nation was completely resolved through dual atonements of the goat of sacrifice and the...2023-09-1730 min

Core of the BibleThe Biblical Calendar and Yom Teruah, the Day of TrumpetsIn the Exodus narrative, we learn that the presence of God on Sinai with this shofar-blast was the occasion in which he himself spoke the Ten Commandments (or Ten Words) to the entire nation at once. Because the force and sound of the words were so frightening (perhaps so loud as to have been considered "ear-splitting"), the Israelites begged Moses, as their representative, to go and speak with God himself, and then bring the information back to them so they could be spared having to listen to God speak directly to them. God then delivered to him the Ten...2023-09-1020 min

Core of the BibleAtonement, part 2To quickly review, last time we examined the first two premises: how atonement was represented in the past through the biblical calendar and the Day of Atonement and also the significance of blood sacrifices in general. We also reviewed how Yeshua conveyed his role as the Good Shepherd, the Ransom, and the founder of the new covenant sealed with his own life.Today, we are moving into the New Testament writings and how Yeshua's disciples interpreted his life and death.Lamb of GodPaschal lamb (lamb sacrificed at Passover)Mediator/High Priest (Day of Atonement)In...2023-07-1632 min

Core of the BibleAtonement, part 1In order to view atonement from an authoritative biblical stance, it made sense to me to consider it by identifying the following categories:How was atonement represented in Israel’s past (the Old Testament, or Tanakh)How did Yeshua view his role in that worldviewThis whole ritual on the Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur is a vivid illustration of themes that would have been commonly understood within that culture and that are continually built on in later biblical stories.God has ordained that the the symbolic aspect of animal sacrifice in the process of...2023-07-0927 min

Core of the BibleSalvation and the Kingdom of GodWhen Yeshua arrived on the scene in the years of his public ministry, he was proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God and how God was establishing it among those who would believe in that generation. Yeshua’s salvation was all about the Jews and forming a remnant of faithful believers (i.e., children of Abraham) from among the non-belief of the wider Jewish community to carry the message of the Kingdom of God to that generation and beyond. He came primarily for the lost sheep of Israel, to reconcile them to the God of their ancestors fr...2023-07-0223 min

Core of the BibleChildren of Abraham, children of promiseWhile most people studying the Bible recognize that God made covenants with Abraham, they misunderstand or overlook how Abraham’s relationship with God came about. To begin with, God simply made seven promises to Abraham before any covenants were enacted.Genesis 12:1-4 Now Yahweh said to Abram, "Go forth from your country, And from your relatives And from your father's house, To the land which I will show you;And I will make you a great nation,And I will bless you,And make your name great;And so you shall be a blessing;And I wi...2023-06-2532 min

Core of the BibleHumans and sinIt is my contention that the Bible reveals that humans have been created as mortal beings reflecting the image of the eternal God. This image is one of free will ruling benevolently over God’s Creation. However, because man has free will, yet is mortal and limited, humans are subject to ignorance, covetous desires, and pride which result in disobedience to God. This disobedience is sin. This disobedience severs man’s relationship with God resulting in a condition which God calls “death.” This death or separation from God can only be overcome by a new “birth.” The results of this...2023-06-1133 min

Core of the BibleThe Bible: A Divine RevelationIf I was to make a declaratory statement about my own views regarding the Bible, it would be something like this:I believe that complete message of the Bible points to the faithfulness of God with his people Israel, culminating in the person and ministry of the Lord Yeshua.Through God's holy Spirit and his Word, the Bible, God desires to lead people to faith in Yeshua and to guide them in a life of faithful obedience to his will.I accept the entire Bible as authoritatively testifying to the nature, work, and wisdom of God. These are...2023-04-2323 min

Core of the BibleVigilantly protecting our hearts keeps our way sureProverbs 23:26 - O my son, give me your heart. Let your eyes observe my ways.Throughout the Proverbs, Solomon is writing in the context of conveying all of this information and instruction to his child. As a parent wants to instill their children with all of the right information they can, he continually reminds his son to maintain what is right in the face of surrounding adversity.Proverbs 4:20-27 - My son, pay attention to my words. Open your ears to what I say. Do not lose sight of these things. Keep them deep within...2023-04-0919 min

Core of the BibleOutward strength through internal compassion and unity1 Peter 3:8-9 - Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other in brotherly love. Be compassionate, and keep a humble attitude. Do not give back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, give blessings, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.For us to be truly compassionate with others, we should be operating from a base of harmony with one another, and recognizing one another’s needs sympathetically. Once we are able to show brotherly love to each other through humility and com...2023-03-1913 min

Core of the BibleIsaiah's outline of the steps to forgivenessIsaiah 55:7 – Let wicked people abandon their ways. Let evil people abandon their thoughts. Let them return to Yahweh, and he will show compassion to them. Let them return to our God, because he will freely forgive them.The problem that arises in our modern context is that most people, even bad people, do not consider themselves as bad people. They justify themselves in their actions based on their own rationale stemming from comparing themselves with those around them who may do even worse things, thinking themselves better and therefore not guilty of wrongdoing.However, God’s st...2023-03-1214 min

Core of the BibleThe steep price of holiness and purity of heart2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Paul was encouraging Timothy to stick to these basics of Kingdom living to ensure he would remain separated from falsehood. To pursue righteousness, Paul argues, one needed only to focus on faith, love and peace with all, especially those within the community of Messiah. This would breed righteous actions, indicating pureness of heart among the believers and all would be encouraged.Yeshua also illustrated with his own life the steep...2023-02-2615 min

Core of the BibleKeeping the commands of God over our traditions and impulsesExodus 19:5 – “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples…”In this passage, God made it clear that those who obey him by keeping his covenant would be his people. The word we translate as keep or to keep in English comes from the Hebrew root word shamar which at its most rudimentary level means to observe and watch. In its primary sense, it means to heed, pay attention to, or observe (in practice) the covenant and the commands of God. This is the g...2023-02-1917 min

Core of the BibleKeeping God's Word before us at all timesMatthew 5:20 – “For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.What Yeshua was teaching the audience of his day was nothing new. God had continually put before the Israelites that the integrity of the actions they were to pursue and the decisions they made should have been coming should have been coming from a genuine place in their hearts, not just outward compliance. Moses had urged this of the Hebrew community over a millennia earlier:Deuteronomy 6:4-6 – Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Y...2023-02-1220 min

Core of the BibleThe Kingdom law of restitution and generosityWithin God’s Kingdom, the law of God provides the guide for all behaviors that God expects of his people. One of the primary boundaries of God’s law concerns security of individual belongings where stealing is prohibited. Interestingly, God’s solution for discouraging theft is its exact opposite: a type of forced generosity. Those who violate the law must give abundantly or they must give themselves.The thief upsets the system of civilized conduct because they feel that the same rules that govern others do not apply to them. Whatever their justification is for taking something that b...2023-02-0514 min

Core of the BibleHezekiah demonstrates how trust in Yahweh is the opposite of idolatryIt is important to note that Hezekiah removed the worship sites known as "the high places." These were ancient worship sites that had been used by the Canaanites long before Israel inhabited the land. Especially before there was a temple in Israel, and sometimes after, it was a common practice to worship gods, including Yahweh, in areas on high mountains that were considered sacred.But Hezekiah was not doing this as a popularity concession; he was dutifully upholding the law of God, as a king should:Deuteronomy 12:10-11, 13-14 - "When you cross the Jordan...2022-12-2522 min

Core of the BibleGod dwells among his separated people2 Corinthians 7:1 – Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.What promises is he referring to?2 Corinthians 6:16-18 – And what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, as God said: I will dwell and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people. Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says Yahweh; do not touch any u...2022-12-1816 min

Core of the BibleVigilantly seeking the things that are aboveColossians 3:1-3 - If then you were raised together with Messiah, seek the things that are above, where Messiah is, seated on the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Messiah in God.It seems that Paul was basing this concept of seeking the things that are above on the same principles that Yeshua had taught. Yeshua taught that we should always keep asking, knocking, and seeking in order to receive, to have...2022-12-1113 min

Core of the BibleFollowing the examples of righteousness lived by Noah and AbrahamGenesis 6:9 - This is the account of Noah and his descendants. Noah was a righteous man; he was blameless in his generation. He walked habitually with God.From this description of Noah, we can begin to paint a portrait of what type of person pleases God. Noah was righteous, blameless, and walked with God as a way of life. By looking at each of these characteristics, we can draw some application for our own lives as we seek to honor and magnify God as his representatives in this world.Noah had believed that what God...2022-12-0416 min

Core of the BibleA renewed heart will abide within the Kingdom lawMatthew 5:21-22 - “You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna."According to Yeshua here, the true intent of the command not to murder is to reach to the emotion und...2022-11-2717 min

Core of the BibleHelping those who cannot help themselvesLuke 6:35-36 - …he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.In our English Bibles, sometimes verses that express compassion will mention mercy or kindness; sometimes compassion is equated with forgiveness. However it is expressed, we are commanded by Yeshua to be like God in regard to his mercy and compassion.God’s compassion has been evident in choosing to take care of Israel as caring for an abandoned baby. His compassion is evident in forgiving them when they were consistently unthankful and disobedient to him...2022-11-1314 min

Core of the BibleThe requirement of blessing the hatersOur words are important, and in this day of instant and voluminous communication, there are numberless words spent daily in the vast sea of our digital culture. Not all of that communication is helpful, and much of it is downright hurtful. However, as believers, all of our words should be a blessing to others.1 Peter 3:9 – Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it.This is the tr...2022-11-0713 min

Core of the BibleReal peace is generated by trust in GodPhilippians 4:6-7 – Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.Trust in God is not an abdication of all responsible action; it is a recognition of power or skill beyond your own that will ultimately accomplish the outcome. That trust can be present at every skill and responsibility level. When we pray about everything, we are demons...2022-10-2413 min

Core of the BibleNo longer common or uncleanWhat did Peter really learn from his vision in Acts 10? This story of Peter’s vision is typically used as a way of teaching that God was declaring all foods “clean” or acceptable to eat. However, looking more closely at the context and outcome, we can learn more about its true meaning, along with some aspects of vigilance in our walk with God.Now, what's interesting to note here is that in the original text, two different Greek words are used to describe the status of the animals. Peter says that he never had eaten anything common (koinou...2022-09-1117 min

Core of the BibleMaking righteous choices every dayWalking in righteousness is said to guard or “keep” one in the way of God. The more our lives demonstrate consistency in righteous actions, the simpler it is to stay on the correct path.Proverbs 11:3, 5 - Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. ... The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.By contrast, when our lives are in disarray and when our actions are inconsistent, we struggle more to keep our focus where it needs to be. The wickedness of those who do not walk with integrity is said...2022-09-0419 min

Core of the BibleHonoring of parents respects God's kingdom authority on earthAs God conveyed his Torah, or instruction to Moses, he made it clear that within the kingdom of God, there would be many roles requiring to be fulfilled. While most people today look to define and embrace roles like prophets, priests, teachers, helpers, there are no roles as basic and impactful as the roles within each family: husband and wife, mother and father.In today’s culture this has become a controversial stance, but I firmly believe that the significance of man and woman in the kingdom is a basic building block upon which everything else is bu...2022-08-2915 min

Core of the BibleSincere compassion opens the way for God's provisionGod provides what others need when we act sincerely from the heart. Additionally, instructing others in the way of God is in itself an act of compassion toward those who are willing to hear.In the twenty-third chapter of Matthew, Yeshua goes into great detail regarding the specific failings of the ruling elite in Israel. They were essentially holding people to the letter of the law while they themselves circumvented it through loophole justifications. Their hypocrisy and corruption was known to all but rarely, if ever, challenged.It was within this larger context that Yeshua...2022-08-2112 min

Core of the BibleWe have an obligation to forgive othersWe must extend the love and forgiveness of God that we have received to others.Colossians 3:13 - "Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."Paul is here reminding the Colossian believers of an obligation they have to forgive anyone who offends them.The answer to the problem of unforgiveness, sin and the flesh, Paul says, is to live by the empowering of God's Spirit. This should be the reality for the believer, not the see-saw of frustrated ob...2022-08-1513 min

Core of the BibleTrusting God for who He is, not for what He can doTo help illustrate this principle, we can take a closer look at the story of Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego. While there are many fascinating facets to this story, the essence of what it conveys is both practical and challenging. These men were not trusting God to save them, they were simply trusting God regardless of the outcome. This demonstrates that their trust was not in a hoped-for resolution, their trust was in God alone, whatever was to come of it, even if death resulted.If you are a believer, why are you trusting God? Are you trusting...2022-08-0715 min

Core of the BibleTrue holiness is God's presence through his Word in our heartsThe one thing that set ancient Israel apart from their neighboring tribes and countries was that their God was present with them. While other kingdoms and countries had their gods, their idols, and their temples, Israel actually had the very presence of the God of the universe with them. His presence resided in that Most Holy Place, by all accounts hovering above and within the ark of the covenant which contained the tablets of the Ten Words, or what we call the Ten Commandments.To this day, what sets God’s people apart is this same covenant, th...2022-07-3117 min

Core of the BibleNo compromise with the sinful practices of worldly cultureThe vigilance for righteousness that God expects of us amidst the corruption around us is real, challenging, and unwavering.The story of Phinehas killing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman in Numbers 25 is remembered because he unhesitatingly did a difficult thing that God required, and in so doing, saved the rest of the assembly. In his vigilance for righteousness, he saw the iniquity of their combined idolatry and took immediate action.This story is a metaphor for us today. The example is extreme because God wants to make sure we understand how serious it...2022-07-2316 min

Core of the BibleStriving after the passionate faithfulness of past generationsHow following the godly examples of our spiritual forefathers during their exodus experiences can lead us to a life of integrity.Yeshua taught:Matthew 5:6 - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."This is a reference to the wanderings in the wilderness which Israel experienced, and how God provided for them. They neither hungered nor thirsted, they were protected from the scorching sun by the cloud that covered them, and he had pity on them and led them by springs of water. In a physical way...2022-07-1716 min

Core of the BibleThe Kingdom Sabbath is built into Creation itselfWhen he was confronted by religious leaders as to his interpretation of appropriate Sabbath activities, Yeshua replied with the following:Mark 2:27 - Then he told them, “The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath."In this simple statement, Yeshua was corroborating several things at once. Firstly, he validated the Sabbath as a viable concept within the eternal counsel of God, not as a mere temporary requirement. Secondly, he defined the Sabbath as being for all men, not as a practice just for Jews. And thirdly, the Sabbath has always been designed fo...2022-07-1016 min

Core of the BibleIntentional compassion stemming from our common bond with othersWhen a field was harvested, sometimes the fruit or grain that was not quite ripe was left on the vine or the tree, with the idea that the harvesters would come back through the field at a later time to ensure all of the harvest was brought in. However, God instructs the Israelites to leave what remained for those less fortunate in the land. After the main harvest, the poor class without income, typically widows, orphans, and resident outsiders, would be allowed to enter the fields of the wealthy and essentially scrounge whatever was left for themselves. In this...2022-07-0313 min

Core of the BibleAuthentic forgiveness influences others to do the sameWisdom with consistent action makes a difference, especially with hard teachings like those about forgiveness. Anyone can say people should be forgiving of those who are intent on harm, but to do so in the most extreme of circumstances demonstrates authenticity that has power to change lives.This is corroborated in the lives of Yeshua's disciples, most visibly in the noble act of Stephen when he faced the same type of hostility of those who would see him dead for his speaking of the truth.It was the same case in the instance of Yeshua's...2022-06-2608 min

Core of the BibleTrusting God beyond our own lifetimeGod deserves our trust because he never changes. What he has decreed will come to pass. What he has done remains forever. Psalm 33:11 - "The counsel of Yahweh stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations."Throughout this unchanging counsel of the Bible, by contrast the life we have been given is represented as a fleeting and temporal existence.James 4:14 - What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.This recognition of our own mortality should drive us closer t...2022-06-1912 min

Core of the BibleBeing intentional with God's WordIf our review of God’s instruction is to be constant, it must be comprehensive. We should be reviewing all of God’s word on a regular basis, not just cherry-picking our favorite verses. At a minimum we should be reviewing all of the Bible at least once a year.Secondly, our review should be intentional. We have to set apart time each day to be successful. Like any relationship, there has to be constant interaction in order for the relationship to grow. The psalmist uses the language of “day and night” to convey the constancy of this med...2022-06-1211 min

Core of the BibleThe woman of noble characterMany a wife has reviewed this passage with trepidation, as the ideal set forth in these verses can indeed be intimidating. However, instead of describing the ideal woman and holding wives to an unreachable standard, this passage can be viewed from a different, and perhaps more attainable, perspective that aligns with the middle eastern propensity to couch word pictures and ideas in parabolic language. When viewed as a metaphor for the people of God, a whole new set of ideals come into focus. Viewed as an ideal for all believers, a collective attainment of its lofty ambitions suddenly becomes...2022-06-0508 min

Core of the BibleResisting compromise through passionate faithfulnessThe person of integrity is one who intently seeks to know the truth of God. They desire to walk in that way, to conform their lives to what God desires of them. They have made seeking God the passion of their life, hungering to know him more and to know the correct way according to his Word. They will not rest until they have heard a word from God, until he has shown them the next steps on their path.The eleventh chapter of the epistle of Hebrews speaks to a long list of those who demonstrated...2022-05-2911 min

Core of the BibleIn this kingdom we bear the name and character of GodTo "take up" God's name means to lift or carry; it conveys the idea of raising or bearing a load or burden; it can also mean to accept. To “take” his name is to take up, or carry his name as identifying who we are, or rather, whose we are.The Hebrew word shem or name also conveys some meanings about what it represents. It is associated with the fame or glory of an individual, indicative of their character. From a Hebraic perspective, to utter someone's name is to call out their character.That which is b...2022-05-2213 min

Core of the BibleReverence, humility, and helping othersFriends provide compassion to friends in need so that the needful friend does not abandon all hope and reject the fear of God altogether. In Job's situation, his friends should have been comforting him in his affliction rather than trying to prove to him why he deserved to be afflicted. They should have been doing everything they could to make sure that Job does not lose his fear of God in his despair."The fear of the Almighty" or "the fear of the Lord" are phrases that have fallen out of use in our modern religious vernacular...2022-05-1516 min

Core of the BibleThe quality of God that exhibits his greatest strengthPsalm 130:3-4 - "If You, O Yahweh, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared."The Psalmist here writes, "But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared." The quality of God that most causes people to revere him is the fact that he is willing to forgive those who sincerely admit their failings. By contrast, the deities of the ancient nations exhibited their power through their strength, ruthlessness, and promises of fulfillment of selfish ambition.None of t...2022-05-0812 min

Core of the BibleEngaged with God in a faith that changes livesThe process begins with our ears; we must turn or incline our ears toward wisdom. The Hebrew word conveys a stretching out, as in stretching out the fabric of a tent when pitching a tent. This involves an intentional and focused purpose in what we listen to.Another aspect of hearing the words of the wise, as the proverb points out, is literally hearing the words spoken instead of just read internally on the page.The next aspect of creating a growing trust in God comes when the wisdom is applied in the most inward...2022-05-0114 min

Core of the BibleContemplating the majesty of God sets believers apartIn Psalm 29, David provides a poetic allegory of a thunderstorm in order to consider the holiness and majesty of God. Within this psalm is a description of God's awe-inspiring power displayed in the majestic outworking of a tempest. If you've ever been through a close and violent thunderstorm, I'm sure you can recall how terrifyingly loud and unnerving the noise and commotion of the thunder and wind and rain could be, and how vulnerable and frail you may have felt. The Psalmist here is using this type of imagery as a way of illustrating the power and majesty of...2022-04-2414 min

Core of the BibleWhich teachings in the Bible should we focus on the most?Instances of God's spoken word make an interesting study. If we consider that the primary instruction that is spoken of as being the meditation of the righteous and the ensuring of avoiding sin is the Ten Commandments, we can see that an in-depth appreciation and ongoing evaluation of God's words to his people has much benefit. The Ten Commandments are the basis of all of God's word to his people.If we agree that the teaching of Yeshua is the teaching of the Father, then I submit that the greatest summary of the Father's teaching that Yeshua...2022-04-1717 min

Core of the BibleContextualizing the positive through the negativeThe book of Proverbs provides a wealth of God's wisdom in brief statements. The juxtaposition of positive and negative characteristics help to illustrate each other, causing them to stand out in bold relief to one another. When we understand the characteristics of the negative quality, we look to its opposite in order to understand the positive quality more fully. This is the beauty of the proverbs that contrast good and bad qualities.Proverbs 11:3 - "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them."In this verse, the integrity, the...2022-04-1014 min

Core of the BibleHumble service in a kingdom without iconExodus 20:4-5 - "You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them…"Yeshua confirmed that God abhors idolatry, and further revealed how God desires spiritual worship based on the truth, not some physical representation of him.John 4:23-24 - "But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, fo...2022-04-0421 min

Core of the BibleThe challenging discipline of obedient givingLuke 6:34-35 - "And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return. Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked."While compassion is encouraged throughout the Bible, we should understand it is based on the eternal instruction of God...2022-03-2718 min

Core of the BibleThe power to forgive and overcome evil with goodDuring his last few hours before he was given up to the authorities in Jerusalem, Yeshua provides some insight for us in what were to become his parting words to his disciples.John 14:15-17 - "If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever-- the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you."So, the...2022-03-2019 min

Core of the BibleBiblical faith is never blind faithI believe it can be shown that faith is something that is based on a multitude of factors that we have been exposed to in our lives. Whether by tradition or society, the individual interpretation of that information will lead to a specific worldview. Within the biblical worldview, we can receive personal guidance if we sincerely seek God's direction, which may be known to us but unseen by others, and this direction will be in harmony with God's revealed will in his word.Another way to say this is we can trust God today for what he...2022-03-1323 min

Core of the BibleRemaining in the WayReviewing this concept in the Bible, the Way is well-attested throughout, from the earliest beginnings in Genesis all the way through the NT writings. The Way of Yahweh is variously described as the way to the tree of life, the way of wisdom, the way of righteousness, and sometimes simply the Way.In this episode, the Way is charted from Genesis, through the ministries of John and Yeshua, and into the lives of the early believers. The Way is something that is distinct from where the rest of the world travels. Being on this Way of holiness...2022-03-0617 min

Core of the BibleSowing, weeding, and doing goodIn the parable of the sower, Yeshua cautions about the thorns that can grow up and choke out the fruitfulness of the Word. Today we will be exploring the topic of vigilance and how the act of maintaining the purity of our heart and our actions requires constant vigilance and continual grooming.The seed being sown among the thorns represents those individuals who receive the word of God, but their hearts are so overcrowded with worldly cares and other ambitions that the seed cannot grow to maturity; it gets choked out and cannot bear fruit....2022-02-2721 min

Core of the BibleHow to change the world (or at least your corner of it) for GodOne of our admonitions from Yeshua in the Sermon on the Mount is to demonstrate virtue and purity that exceeds those who are merely following external commands (Matt. 5:20). Sometimes these external commands take the form of direct regulation, and sometimes these "commands" come in the form of allowances or tolerations of our culture that would violate the purity of our relationship with God. We must resist both forms of this type of cultural influence if we are to maintain our integrity and our holiness as God's people.A clear example of this type of successful witness is...2022-02-2019 min

Core of the BibleBeing compassionate is not what you do, but who you are2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - "Praise the God and Father of our Lord Yeshua Messiah! He is the Father who is compassionate and the God who gives comfort. He comforts us whenever we suffer. That is why whenever other people suffer, we are able to comfort them by using the same comfort we have received from God."This wise admonition of the apostle Paul contains within itself the makings of a simple truism: If we have received comfort from God through some trouble, then we have the ability, and the responsibility, to comfort others with that same comfort that...2022-02-0717 min

Core of the BibleIs there a biblical curse in withholding forgiveness?Matthew 6:12, 14-15 – “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. … “For if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. “But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses.It would appear that curses for disobedience are essentially corrupted and inverted blessings for obedience. This implies that God desires our obedience in righteous actions. When we do so, he demonstrates we are acting in accord with his purposes by providing certain blessings towards us. However, when we choose not to do so, then he matches h...2022-01-3120 min

Core of the BibleGod's historical resume of faithfulnessThe story of Israel is a story about God’s faithfulness. He has demonstrated himself as worthy of trust because whatever he has committed to his people has come to pass. Time and time again he has proven himself as fulfilling what he has promised, whether in blessing or in judgment. In essence, the Bible story of Israel is a type of historical resume that God has provided us. If we review the story of Israel as related in the Bible books, we find a consistent narrative that has a logical beginning, middle, and ending that has bee...2022-01-2315 min

Core of the BibleIntentionally bound to holiness from the heartHoliness is not some sort of mystical state of existence, but a continual practice of doing what is right, or righteous actions. We can only know what is right or wrong in God's eyes because of the revelation of his law.Acts 10:34-35 - Peter began to speak: "Now I truly understand that God doesn't show favoritism, "but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.A life that is set apart in holiness is separated because it is constantly being renewed in the image of...2022-01-1616 min

Core of the BibleMaintaining integrity through biblical persecutionMatthew 5:10 -Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Integrity involves standing up for what’s right, even while enduring hostile environments. In our day, the concept of persecution has been unfortunately trivialized into essentially any notion of being ridiculed or spoken out against. However, in biblical terms, the concept of persecution conveys the act of having to flee from those who are intent on injuring or even killing those who have opposing viewpoints. That's a much different emphasis than we see today.FB Meyer in his...2022-01-0222 min

Core of the BibleAn invisible, present kingdom and a future certaintyLuke 17:20-21 - When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Yeshua replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs. Nor will people say, ‘Look, here it is,’ or ‘There it is.’ For you see, the kingdom of God is in your midst.”In Luke 17, Yeshua is asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom would be established, and Yeshua has to doctrinally reset their expectations. He mentions it would not be something dramatic with an observable political program and a specific location, but was a present reality already changing hearts, minds, and b...2021-12-2618 min

Core of the BibleHow the Good Samaritan teaches us about inheriting eternal lifeThis famous passage of the Good Samaritan is Yeshua’s definition of having compassion on one’s neighbor. True compassion is not just having a feeling of sympathy, but it is a sympathetic feeling that takes action. The Samaritan did some field first-aid, used his own transportation and brought him to a place where he could rest and recover with on-site care. The Samaritan was moved by compassion so strong that he was willing to interrupt his life to assist someone else, even if that someone was a stranger to him. Therefore, biblical compassion according to Yeshua looks outward to o...2021-12-1921 min

Core of the BibleThe formula for eradicating evil in the worldYou have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. … You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:38, 43-44This teaching of Yeshua is one of the most widely known yet least practiced of all of his precepts. This is because it is non-intuitive and frankly, difficult.Yeshua never lost the perspectiv...2021-12-1215 min

Core of the BibleFollowing the path, the Way of LifeProverbs 3:5-6 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct you on pleasant paths.The language used here of trusting in God that he will "direct you on pleasant paths" can be likened to a traveler who is trekking through a wilderness in fog. He uses his natural wisdom and understanding to find the path that will take him where he needs to go. However, once he is on the path, he places his confidence in the path that it will...2021-12-0418 min

Core of the BibleDo you have an evil eye or a good eye?Today we will be exploring the topic of holiness, and how Yeshua uses some idiomatic language of having a good eye or an evil eye to determine our set-apart, or holy behavior. Are we being single-minded, having a "good" eye toward the things of God? If so, this allows us to become set apart and to truly shine for him.Yeshua stated it this way:The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole...2021-11-2718 min

Core of the BibleAlert and thankful prayer that overcomes temptationMatthew 26:40-41. And he [Yeshua] came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Yeshua was speaking this to Peter for the specific purpose of admonishing him to stay alert with him while he was praying in Gethsemane. However, this has become a type of universal admonition regarding prayer to avoid temptation, and not without good reason.Praying to avoid temptation was a ke...2021-11-2018 min

Core of the BibleBiblical meekness that inherits the earthBlessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5What I would like to do today is to look at the two main aspects of this principle of Yeshua: what the Bible says this meekness or gentleness is, and then to review what inheriting the earth is all about.Looking at some modern definitions of the word "meek" present us with ideas like "easily imposed on" or "overly submissive." Words like "weak, timid, soft, and yielding" are also considered modern synonyms.What Yeshua is expressing here when he says the meek...2021-11-1422 min

Core of the BibleThe ever-expanding reality of the kingdom of God"Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: which indeed is less than all seeds; but when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the heaven come and lodge in the branches thereof.Another parable spoke he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened." Matthew 13:31-33 2021-11-0621 min

Core of the BibleHow the Golden Rule teaches simple respect and compassionate givingToday we will be exploring the topic of compassion, and how compassionate actions stem from a root of simple respect for others based on the respect and compassion we have received from God.Yeshua stated it this way: Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12Of course, we know this as the Golden Rule. Certainly, anything that you wish others would do for you, do in the same manner for them, for this summarizes God’s teachings re...2021-10-3120 min

Core of the BibleGrowing in the maturity of forgivenessToday we will be exploring the topic of forgiveness, and how forgiveness is a quality that comes from a mature heart, a heart that knows and understands how powerful forgiveness is.Yeshua stated it this way: "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:36-37This teaching of Yeshua instructs us to not criticize or condemn others. It also highlights several different aspects of judgment and forgiveness.Below...2021-10-2416 min

Core of the BibleSteps to reduce anxiety that are founded on trusting GodA sincere understanding of God and his ability to provide for our basic needs gives us a foundation of trust that we can then build on. When this reality seeps deep inside to our core, it becomes a tap-root that can sustain us through the most adverse conditions.Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” Matthew 6:31-32Anxiety over things we cannot control not only cannot ad...2021-10-1615 min

Core of the BibleCultivating a godly heartToday we will be exploring the topic of holiness, and how cultivating a heart like God's means to be moved and motivated by the things that move and motivate him. This godly empathy is what separates God's people as a unique and set apart people. Yeshua stated it this way:“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4Yeshua explains that in grieving for unrighteousness a blessing will result, as God will be near to comfort those who are passionate for righteousness.This is not a sorrow for sorrow's sake, just...2021-10-1111 min

Core of the BibleLighting the way for othersIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of integrity, and how a life of integrity cannot help but shine brightly for God in a world filled with darkness.Yeshua stated it this way:You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and...2021-09-2512 min

Core of the BibleThe priceless objective of accomplishing Gods will“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46How invested are you in the kingdom of God? Yeshua taught us that we should be seeking the kingdom first, not somewhere further down a list of spiritual things we think we should be doing.This parable illustrates the immense value that a true seeker places on the discovery of the kingdom of God. To be willing to sell everything you have in...2021-09-1813 min

Core of the BibleGiving with intention and loveIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of compassion, and how our giving to the needs of others should stem from an intentional purpose of assistance and a heart of love, and not from a place of financial reciprocation. Yeshua stated it this way:Give to everyone who asks from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. … And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to yo...2021-09-1124 min

Core of the BibleThe maturity of forgivenessIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of forgiveness, especially as forgiveness reigns over judgment, and how forgiveness is a sign of emotional and spiritual maturity.Yeshua stated it this way: "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:36-37When we typically think of the quality of forgiveness, it’s usually placed as a virtue that is opposite hatred. To forgive is to love and not to ha...2021-09-0415 min

Core of the BibleTrusting in God or wealthIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of trust, and how that in which we have placed our ultimate trust, God or Wealth, will always be evident in our lives.Yeshua stated it this way:“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” Matthew 6:24You cannot be bound equally both to God and to your confidence in wealth. One will always take precedence over the othe...2021-08-2913 min

Core of the BibleHoliness above the twin sins of adultery and idolatryIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of holiness, and how our commitment to God, first and foremost, needs to be absolute. But this relational commitment needs also to be reflected within our spousal relationships; the two types of relationships are equivocated in the Bible.Looking first at our spousal relationships, Yeshua stated it this way:“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. … “It was also sa...2021-08-2212 min

Core of the BibleSharing the truth responsiblyIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of vigilance, and how we need to be highly aware of our audience when we are attempting to share the good news of the Kingdom of God. Yeshua stated it this way:“Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” Matthew 7:6In essence, what he is saying is not to share something sacred or spiritually pure with those who are not receptive. While the...2021-08-1413 min

Core of the BibleAvoiding the deception of hypocrisyIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of integrity, and how people of integrity understand and avoid the dangers and deception of hypocrisy.Yeshua stated it this way: “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly...2021-08-0712 min

Core of the BibleThe kingdom of humility and wisdomIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of the Kingdom of God, and how the individuals making up this ever-expanding kingdom have hearts of humility and are filled with wisdom.Yeshua stated it this way:“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:3A paraphrase to expand on the meaning of this passage conveys that to have an empty spirit, ready to receive and obey the slightest instruction, you will be blessed as the kingdom of heaven is yours.Some helpful timestamps of the...2021-08-0113 min

Core of the BibleThe transformational power of salt in each generation“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.” -Matthew 5:13Yeshua choosing the metaphor of salt was enlightening on many levels. Just like Lot's wife and Abimelech overthrowing the city of Shechem, if the believers would retain their saltiness, it would represent a measure of finality in judgment upon that rebellious generation. But the metaphor also recalls the seasoning of offerings, as many of them would be giving their...2021-07-2420 min

Core of the BibleChoosing forgiveness and life over anger“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.” Matthew 5:21-22Believers should not call someone a fool or an idiot or be unrighteously angry with anyone. According to Yeshua, anger breeds an environment of death.The good news is, God is in th...2021-07-1823 min

Core of the BibleWhere you are building your storehouse is where you have placed your trustIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of trust, and how our attitudes and actions demonstrate whether our trust is in earthly things or in heavenly things.Yeshua stated it this way:“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21However, looking at t...2021-07-1016 min

Core of the BibleFasting and prayer: devotion in the service of othersMoreover when you fast, do not be as the hypocrites, of a sad appearance; for they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face, that you do not appear unto men to fast, but unto your Father which is in secret: and your Father, who sees in secret, shall reward you openly. Matthew 6:16-18In this episode we will be exploring the topic of Holiness, and the role of fasting and prayer...2021-07-0316 min

Core of the BiblePersistence in prayer according to the will of GodIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of Vigilance, specifically persistence in prayer according to the will of God.Yeshua stated it this way:“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. “For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8In his saying here is an aspect of continual, persistent activity: always keep asking, knocking, and seeking in order to receive, have doors opened to you, a...2021-06-2620 min

Core of the BibleOvercoming relative morality by hungering and thirsting for God's righteousness“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” - Matthew 5:6Food is a compelling motivator for those who have none. It's that motivating factor that Yeshua seizes upon to drive home the urgency with which he encourages his listeners to seek righteousness. They should hunger and thirst for it.Timestamps of the main themes of today's lesson:03:14 The morality options of the world05:37 The Bible definition of righteousness07:21 Specific, general, and implied directives of God's word10:31 Being prepared and consistentIf...2021-06-1915 min

Core of the Bible16. The eternal Torah of the Kingdom of GodIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of the Kingdom, and how the instructions about how to live in God's kingdom, or God's torah, is eternal.Yeshua stated it this way:“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others [to d...2021-06-1229 min

Core of the BibleBeing quietly intentional and genuine in our compassionate givingBut when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees [what is done] in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:3-4While the main context of Yeshua's comment is in deriding acts of hypocrisy, within this pronouncement is a nugget of wisdom as it comes to helping others in need. While he denounces the proud and their showy acts of helping others, he is effectively saying that we should be privately and sincerely compassionate toward...2021-06-0521 min

Core of the Bible14. Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Practical KindnessIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of forgiveness, some practical ways to demonstrate forgiveness, and the humility and kindness required when we concede to overlook the faults and aggression of others.Yeshua stated it this way:Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men their wrongdoing, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive people, neither will your Father forgive your wrongdoing.The overarching theme where this verse is tucked into the Sermon on the Mount is all about avoiding hypocrisy. Don't expect something of someone e...2021-05-2917 min

Core of the Bible13. Trusting in the Provision of the KingIn this episode we will be exploring the topic of trust in God, and how God's provision is promised within the activities of the kingdom.Yeshua stated it this way:“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" Matthew 6:25Having our perspective changed from temporary to eternal will change how we respond to the hurdles of life's challenges. We will fi...2021-05-2219 min

Core of the Bible12. Becoming Set Apart through the Simplicity of PrayerPrayer is a primary method of God setting us apart, making us holy. Yeshua taught us the three "R's" of prayer: Recognition, Repentance, and Request. These three concepts can simplify our convoluted and sometimes misguided ideas about prayer. In this episode, we identify these principles and how we should be applying them.Recognition: we need to recognize God for all he is, for all he has done, and all he is doing. Acknowledging his authority and purpose helps us keep our perspective.Repentance: confession and repentance are not only good for the soul, they are a...2021-05-1520 min

Core of the Bible11. Vigilance on the Narrow Path to LifeI believe that the core of the Bible consists of seven main principles of conduct surrounding the topics of Kingdom, Integrity, Vigilance, Holiness, Trust, Forgiveness, and Compassion.In this episode we will be exploring the topic of vigilance necessary in a believer's life to follow the narrow path that leads to a small entranceway of life.Yeshua stated it this way: “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the wa...2021-05-0819 min

Core of the BiblePeace and ForgivenessI have paraphrased this verse as "Make peace; do peace, and you will be blessed, being recognized as a child of God." It is our obligation as believers to be the vanguard of peace among the lives of those around us. What's interesting in this verse is the active nature of what is being expressed. Yeshua appears to be emphasizing the doing or the making of peace. By this reckoning, peace is not something that just happens; it involves work and effort to bring it about. That's what we are discussing today; what is involved in bringing a...2021-04-1114 min

Core of the BibleAnxiety and Trust“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34We all understand that we carry way more anxiety than we should be, and to live simply trusting in the provision of God is certainly a welcome thought in our current day and age of information and emotional overload.-----If you enjoyed this weeks podcast, be sure to visit coreofthebible.org to join the conversation through comments, to see daily blog posts on these topics, and to find free downloadable resources rega...2021-04-0417 min

Core of the BibleThe vigilance of removing stumbling-blocks and dying to ourselvesToday we’re going to be looking at the topic of vigilance and focusing on a key passage in Matthew 5:29-30.“If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into Gehenna. If your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to go i...2021-03-2016 min

Core of the BibleUriah the Hittite: More integrity than King David?“For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses [that] of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 5:20This principle is summed up by its paraphrase: “Demonstrate virtue and purity that exceeds those who are merely following external commands.”A life of integrity is one that is not driven solely by a list of do’s and don’ts. Right actions should spring from a willing heart, not from a grudging sense of obligation. It’s not just a matter of doing the right thing, but doing the right thin...2021-03-1418 min

Core of the BibleAll about the Kingdom of GodFrom the beginning of all things, God designed mankind in his own image for the purpose of providing representative rulership for him on the earth. According to Yeshua, this was so that God’s will would be accomplished within his physical Creation, to mirror what is always accomplished in the ideal of God’s reign in his spiritual realm.Matthew 6:9-10 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.Below are some helpful timestamps of the mai...2021-03-0725 min

Core of the BiblePodcast overview and a little about meAs the introductory episode, I wanted to provide a little background on myself, my motivation for the podcast, and a brief overview of the Core of the Bible principles.Although this is a short episode, below are some helpful timestamps of the main topics:00:32 Why create this podcast00:52 A (very) little bit about me and my background01:28 The basic premise of the podcast (7 principles)02:03 The 12 Commandments (The Charter of the Kingdom)03:12 Why I use the name Yeshua instead of Jesus in this podcast05:21 Summary 2021-02-2806 min