Devotional Psalms 137:3-4

by | Jul 18, 2013 | Devotionals

Good Morning Yamon Ki Yesepar; Psalms 137:3b-4: “Sing us one of the songs of Zion.  How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land.” Someone recently asked me the question as to why Jerusalem is sometimes called Zion.  I hate when someone asks me a question for...

Devotional Psalm 34:8

by | Jul 17, 2013 | Devotionals

Good Morning Yamon Ki Yesepar: Psalm 34:8:  “O taste and see that God is good.” Yesterday in class we took a break and watched “Fiddler on the Roof.”   The whole movie focused on the following old Hebraic expression: “Our God and God of our fathers?”  This is...

Devotional Song of Songs 1:3

by | Jul 16, 2013 | Devotionals

Good Morning Yamon Ki Yesepar; Song of Songs 1:3: “Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.” It seems many of you have done exhaustive study in the book of Song of Solomon and I doubt I could...

Devotional Isaiah 62:5

by | Jul 15, 2013 | Devotionals

Good Morning Yamon Ki Yesepar Isaiah 62:5a “For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall they sons marry Thee: The word for marry here is “baal,”  yeah the same word that is used for a false god.  What could the sages be thinking when they used the same word for...

Devotional Numbers 10:35

by | Jul 13, 2013 | Devotionals

Good Morning Yamon Ki Yesepar; Numbers 10:35: “And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, Lord, and let your enemies be scattered; and let them that hate you flee before you.” Do you ever stop to think what enemies Moses is talking...