Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. Habakkuk 2:2 This blog stems from a prayer Vision uniting Christians & Jews This blog stems from a vision concerning Ohio and my journey answering God’s call to introduce His people, the Christians, to His people, the Jews. Before the work of Haverim was birthed, my thirst for understanding the … Continue reading The Roots of Haverim.blog
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 If we were to ask a room full of Christians from all walks of life to explain what today’s Judaism is, I imagine we would get several different answers. Perhaps, the typical response would be that Judaism has three major sects: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism. Another less-understood … Continue reading Helping Christians Understand Jews
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 – ASV Before going to sleep last night, delight filled my soul when I opened my One for Israel Update and joined in singing (in English and Spirit!) a favorite praise and worship tune sung straight from Jerusalem! I knew I’d found a Tuesday Tune worth sharing with you today. Join … Continue reading Tuesday Tunes – Way Maker
O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth,Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens!O Jehovah, our Lord,How excellent is thy name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1,9 -A Psalm of David My days in public school began by saying the Lord’s prayer (then standing and saying the pledge of allegiance to the flag). The Lord’s prayer is my earliest … Continue reading Wednesday Words-My Name
Our Father in heaven, May your name be sanctified, May your kingdom be blessed, Your will shall be done in heaven and on earth. Hebrew Matthew 6 – Yeshua Hebrew in the Early Church Not being deep in academia when I committed my life to Jesus, hence the Bible, I naively assumed the entire Bible originally was written in Hebrew – not the Old Testament … Continue reading Avinu – Hebrew Matthew Our Father
For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 Where Grace & Truth Meet Grateful is an understatement for how deeply I appreciate the expansion of my understanding of the books of the Bible, especially Jesus’s words, by learning Hebrew and using the various tools available to us online. I am convinced that nothing can replace understanding … Continue reading The Hebrew Bible – Grace & Truth
“Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Exodus 19:4 Behind Israel’s Star and Stripes Jewish people are not necessarily people of faith. My first encounter with a Jewish Federation leader in one city (Please … Continue reading Modern Israel’s Flag
…this word is reflective of the three partners who participate in the creation of a human being: the father, the mother and the Holy One, blessed is He. Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson -The Israel Bible, Hebrew Study America Chooses Life… Friday, America’s Supreme Court chose life with their decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Early in the morning, before the announcement, I found myself reading the … Continue reading L’Chiam – To Life
