http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/ Browse, read and study through our extensive library of original articles, from previously published First Fruits of Zion magazines. Updated regularly! en Copyright 2010 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:13:00 +0200 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Exodus Epic, Part 2 The Exodus Epic teaches us that the God who is high and exalted is One who is passionate and purposeful about coming down and being near His people, dwelling in their midst. In Part One of... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/a_people_a_purpose_a_place.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/a_people_a_purpose_a_place.php Walking Torah covenant Exodus Epic freedom King mikdash passover lamb promises redemption restoration tabernacle Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:13:00 +0200 Exodus Epic, Part 1 The Exodus Epic teaches us that the God who is high and exalted is One who is passionate and purposeful about coming down and being near His people, dwelling in their midst. At Passover (Pesach) we... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/the_journey_from_slavery_to_sa.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/the_journey_from_slavery_to_sa.php Appointed Times Walking Torah calling out covenant covenantal communion Exodus Exodus Epic house of prayer journey ketubah passover redemption sanctuary shavuot slaves temple Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:36:56 +0200 O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity... (Psalm 15:1-2) The biblical Hebrew word for "integrity" is tamim (תמים). It means "whole, sound, blameless, lacking nothing essential, consistent... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/unblemished_unleavened.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/unblemished_unleavened.php Appointed Times bedikat chametz crumbs integrity leaven leavened bread passover lamb unblemished Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:14:06 +0200 Bread and wine are historically common elements of every meal. So what was going on behind the scenes that would motivate Yeshua to say 'this' bread and 'this' cup? Many believers participate in 'breaking bread' together. And most services employ... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/whats_this_service_to_you.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/whats_this_service_to_you.php Appointed Times Jewish Tradition afikoman breaking bread communion cup of blessing four cups haggadah matzah Passover seder Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:18:19 +0200 An anecdote about Bedikat Chametz and Unleavened Bread written from the perspective of a young religious child. Jerusalem, 1938, Erev Pesach "I just have to find the feather...Abba will be so disappointed," I cautiously mumbled searching my room for the... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/the_feather_story.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/the_feather_story.php Appointed Times Jewish Tradition bedikat chametz chametz leaven Passover Pesach unleavened bread Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:08:02 +0200 There are two words in Hebrew that we interpret as "leaven." Se'or refers to a leavening agent itself, that is, yeast. Chametz is the term used for food and drink items that contain leaven. The type of unleavened bread that... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/removing_the_leaven.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/removing_the_leaven.php Appointed Times chametz leaven matzah Passover se'or unleavened bread Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:38:10 +0200 (Excerpts Condensed from Torah Club Volume Five) The first day of the biblical month is called Rosh Chodesh (ראש חדש), which literally means 'a new head' and is understood to mean the 'first of the New Month.' A Rosh Chodesh... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/the_new_moon.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/the_new_moon.php Appointed Times new moon Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:16:18 +0200 There seems to be a general push for the re-establishment of the authority of Scripture, the development of a Christian worldview, and a passionate appeal to step away from mainstream culture and rather follow the narrow and rewarding path in the transformation of one's mind... http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/editorial/a_biblical_worldview.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/editorial/a_biblical_worldview.php Editorial Tue, 01 Nov 2005 18:46:37 +0200 http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/rosh_chodesh.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/rosh_chodesh.php Appointed Times new moon passover rosh chodesh Sun, 04 Sep 2005 15:46:45 +0200 In the Gospels, the Master tells His disciples that "some will not taste death" before seeing Him come in His glory. This is a problem. Assuredly, all twelve of the disciples tasted death, and the Master has not yet come in His glory. http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/in_the_shadow_of_the_almighty.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/in_the_shadow_of_the_almighty.php Appointed Times feast of clouds Feast of Tabernacles sukkah sukkot Ushpizin liturgy Sun, 04 Sep 2005 15:28:38 +0200 There is an interesting commandment found in the Torah (Law of Moses) that implores us to return "anything lost by our countryman which we have found..." The same passage further instructs us not to allow for our own neglectful behavior in such matters, but rather exorts us to "restore to him that thing which he has lost." (Paraphrased from Deuteronomy 22:2-3) http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/restoring_that_which_was_lost.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/restoring_that_which_was_lost.php Walking Torah stoning Sun, 04 Sep 2005 15:21:42 +0200 Judaism is, perhaps more than any other religion, rich in traditions. Books abound on the practicalities of how to be an observant Jew. Certain actions, behaviors, diets, articles of dress, and so forth, are all part of the traditions. http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/take_to_heart.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/walking_torah/take_to_heart.php Jewish Tradition Walking Torah Wed, 01 Jun 2005 10:31:51 +0200 Matthew 5:17-20 is a central text for our consideration in this article, with the emphasis on the believer’s relationship to the Torah in the light of Yeshua’s view of Torah. It is a text over which much debate has arisen, and is a kind of touchstone for one’s views of the Torah in general. http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/messianic_theology/yeshuas_view_of_torah.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/messianic_theology/yeshuas_view_of_torah.php Messianic Theology Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:23:33 +0200 Expositors have been scratching chins and nodding heads for a long time over the double parable of Luke 5:33-39. The meaning of the parable is seemingly obvious. The new garment is the Gospel/Grace/Kingdom/Church and the old garment is the Old Covenant/Law/Judaism. http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/the_life_of_messiah/yeshuas_new_wine.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/the_life_of_messiah/yeshuas_new_wine.php The Life of Messiah Wed, 20 Apr 2005 23:02:12 +0200 http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/a_taste_of_freedom.php http://ffoz.org/messiahonline/articles/appointed_times/a_taste_of_freedom.php Appointed Times passover Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:20:23 +0200