Midrash

Dictionary.com defines a secret as “something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.”, “a reason or explanation not immediately or generally apparent”.  Dictionary.com defines hidden as, adj. “concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.” The past participle of hide.  The word hide is defined as, “to conceal from sight; prevent from being seen r discovered; to obstruct the view of; cover up; to conceal from knowledge or exposure; keep secret: to hide one’s feelings;” 2 Kings 4:27 — And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust […]

Dictionary.com says that adversity “an unfortunate event or circumstance”. This giant has reared it’s ugly head for me in he last few weeks. Circumstance – ” an incident or occurrence”.These are a list of incidents/events:1. Not passing a class required for my major. There are now 2 classes that I have to retake.2. Jonathan being

It’s take. Me a couple of weeks to figure out exactly what I want to say for part 2. Unforgiveness comes in many forms. A grudge – vowing to remain angry and to never forgive someone, something etc for a hurt or offense. Remaining angry even after discussing a certain problem or conflict. Rehashing –

I just watched a movie with this same title. And there 3 major things that I realized that I’ve been doing in error.The first giant to face is fear. There are many names of fear, nervous, trepidation, anxiety, panic, dread, worry, discourage, impatience, concern, control, afraid, instability, unbelief/disbelief.When times turn hard or you are preparing

The 12 spies were sent out to “spy out” the Land.  They were given a set of criteria to distinguish the qualities/attributes of the Land. Numbers 13:18, “See the Land” — here the land will be fully revealed to the spies.  Nothing in the Land will remain hidden, to make a proper and accurate determination

The last two main topics of interest that we discussed during our Torah study on Tuesday was the earth divided and the Tower of Babel. I’ve read this portions and verses many times but have never seen them this way before. Gen 10:25, “And to Eber were born two sons: The name of the first

At Tuesday’s study we covered the parashat Noach (yes we’re running a little behind). An interest conversation came up about the betrothal and wedding process according to the Word. First the groom comes and ask permission from the nearest male relatives of the bride. He brings a bridal price, and a ketubah (or an explanation

11/10/2009 Several good topics came up during our midrash this week. Here is a list of the scriptures we covered and referred to during this week’s midrash. The topic was rapture, does it exist scripturually or not. Luke 12:10 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Revelation 19:1

Recently the moon, Jupiter and Venus were at a very close alignment in the sky. It was pretty amazing to see. I got this image from: Nasa I want to know what this alignment means. What do each of these, the Moon, Venus and Jupiter represent symbolically. I have searched and searched on google and

Hosea 13:9 – 11, “You have destroyed yourself, Israel! for [you rebelled] against Me, your help. I will be; [but] where is your king, that he may save you in all your cities, and your judges, of whom you said, ‘Give me a king and officers’? I have you a king in My anger, and