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Bible Interpretation


Reading Biblical Judgment Texts with Humility
The judgement of God is woven through the Law, the Prophets, the teachings of Yeshua, and the writings of the apostles. If we want to read Scripture faithfully, then we have to learn how to sit with judgment.

Elizabeth Shulam
3 days ago4 min read


Why Should Christians Study the Bible in Its Jewish Context?
The Bible was written over many centuries by dozens of authors living in different circumstances, yet it tells one unified story. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals God's covenant relationship with humanity and His plan of redemption through the Messiah. What many Christians do not realize, however, is that this story unfolds within a distinctly Jewish world.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 216 min read


What Is Messianic Judaism?
Messianic Judaism is a movement of Jewish people who believe that Yeshua (Jesus) is the promised Messiah of Israel while continuing to embrace their Jewish identity, heritage, and connection to the Jewish people. It seeks to live out faith in the Messiah within a Jewish framework rather than abandoning Jewish life and culture.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 217 min read


What Is a Covenant in the Bible?
Understanding covenant helps readers see that the Bible is one connected story of God’s faithfulness, Israel’s calling, human responsibility, and the hope of redemption.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 2012 min read


How Jewish Storytelling Shapes the Bible
The stories of Scripture are carefully formed. Repetition, parallel scenes, recurring words, family patterns, songs, speeches, and remembered events all help communicate meaning.
Learning to notice these features allows us to read the Bible more closely and understand how its narratives teach.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 2010 min read


What Is Replacement Theology?
Few theological subjects generate more discussion than Replacement Theology. The topic touches questions of biblical interpretation, church history, God's covenant promises, and the relationship between Israel and the Church.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 186 min read


Is Yeshua the Promised Messiah?
The question of whether Yeshua of Nazareth is the promised Messiah cannot be answered responsibly without returning to the Scriptures themselves.

Elizabeth Shulam
Mar 184 min read


Yeshua as the Passover Lamb: Remembering, Redemption, and Living the Story
Elizabeth Shulam Yeshua. Our Passover lamb. Each year, as Passover approaches, Jewish homes begin to prepare. Tables are set with intention. The story of the Exodus is not simply recalled; it is retold as if we ourselves walked out of Egypt. Scripture does not frame this as distant history. It invites participation. In Exodus 12, the instructions are given with remarkable precision. A lamb without blemish is selected, kept, and then slaughtered at twilight. Its blood is place

Elizabeth Shulam
Mar 183 min read


Messianic Jewish Hermeneutics
Messianic Jewish Hermeneutics - there is no such thing. There has never been such a study in history.

Joseph Shulam
Nov 27, 202410 min read


The Remnant In Israel
What is the significance of the REMNANT principle for Israel and the church today?

Joseph Shulam
Nov 20, 20247 min read


Melchizedek: A King and Priest
Analysis of Melchizedek from Genesis and Hebrews.

Joseph Shulam
Oct 30, 20249 min read


What is the biblical attitude toward the Jewish people?
The church must be interested in Israel's redemption and do everything possible to bring the Good News of the Messiah back home to Israel.

Joseph Shulam
Oct 22, 20249 min read


The Lord Repented
We can change God's mind by using his mercy and long-suffering. The options are in our hands.

Joseph Shulam
Oct 9, 20245 min read


The Biblical Covenants and the New Testament
Exploring the Biblical Covenants

Joseph Shulam
Sep 19, 202415 min read


Eschatology and Jewish Evangelism
There is only ONE motive for Evangelism: The salvation of souls!

Joseph Shulam
Sep 12, 20247 min read


Messianic Jewish Hermeneutics
The challenge of a Messianic Jewish hermeneutic is to rediscover the New Testament Church's spirit and practices on the eve of the 21st. Cen

Joseph Shulam
Aug 15, 202410 min read


For Salvation is of the Jews" (John 4:22) G-d's Election
For Salvation is of the Jews

Joseph Shulam
May 3, 20247 min read


TFZ 51 - Article Yeshua In The Talmud
Examples of Yeshua as mentioned in the Talmud.

Joseph Shulam
Mar 27, 202432 min read
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