In His Perfect Image
 

Several words in the Hebrew Bible depict the concepts of mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. Racham is most common and speaks of showing com

I know it is a little late but this week there will be no posting since I am traveling. Things will return to normal from this upcoming...

Several words in Hebrew express love, among them is also ahavah. It is rooted in the verb ahav, meaning ‘to love’ and depicts a love that ca

I will declare your name to my people;     in the assembly I will praise (halal) you. Psalm 22: 22 (NIV) (1) INTRODUCTION Halal is the...

The word Adonai is the plural form of Adon and means LORD, master, or owner. It has been used to depict men, angels or God Almighty.

Messiah, in Hebrew Mashiach, is a title and not a name. It means anointed one and was rendered to all kings, priests, and prophets of Yah.

Jesus Christ is the most famous person and His name is most known. But it is His Hebrew name Yeshua HaMashiach that reveals His mission.

The four-letter tetragrammaton YHWH is the technical term for the personal and sacred name Yahweh. It bears the character and nature of God.

Ruach - spirit, wind, breath. Ruach is the Author of the animating dynamic of the created order. A life force.

Grace (hen) is a treasure worth finding. It is an unmerited favor extended from one favorably positioned, toward one less fortunate.

The word Elohim can have a plural or singular meaning. Most commonly it describes the God of Israel, but can denote other divine beings.

Chanukah - the Festival of Dedication and Festival of Lights - is an eight-day-long celebration commemorating the rededication of the Temple

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,     for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn,     for they will be comforted....

Hesed is a deep form of love steeped in action and practical expression. It is considered as the unfailing, loyal, reliable type of love.

The Hebrew word Shalom is a greeting and goodbye in Israel. It means peace, reconciliation with God, peace between individuals and within.

Observing the Sabbath, the Moedim, and following the law is a gift. It is an opportunity to enter into a deveq with God.

The Lord is our YAHWEH RAPHA. He is the God who heals, the Great Physician, our healer, and deliverer. He can heal us from anything.

Learning is a lifelong process. Many teachers we have had over the years. The Hebrew word lamad means to teach, to learn.

The Lord is our shepherd. The expression shepherd can metaphorically represent leaders and kings. Yahweh guides us to peace.

Abba keeps us from evil prowling about trying to destroy us - all the external and internal threats tempting us from righteous paths.