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Firstfruits and Resurrection: Why Yeshua’s Rising Was Timed
Scripture does not present the resurrection as a miracle floating free from Israel’s story, disconnected from God’s appointed times, or detached from the covenant rhythms that shaped the people of Israel.

Elizabeth Shulam
Apr 94 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


Passover and the Church: Is it Still Relevant? Remembering the Story That Still Defines Us
Yet the New Testament does not treat Passover as a discarded framework. It leans into it, draws from it, and assumes its meaning continues to shape the life of believers.

Elizabeth Shulam
Mar 183 min read


Our Support of Magen David Adom the Israel Emergency Service
This post explores the reasons behind choosing to support Magen David Adom, the impact of ambulances and tricycles in emergency response, and how contributions make a real difference in communities.

Elizabeth Shulam
Mar 174 min read


The Jerusalem Prayer List – 28 February, 2025
By Barry Shulam The reading of the Torah on Shabbat, Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) Torah Exodus 27:20 – 30:10 Haftarah Ezekiel 43:10-27. New Testament Titus 1:5-2:15. Most of the time when we read the Bible, we skip over things that we can’t relate to. I remember my grandmothers’ house and Beth’s parents house have oil lamps. We just had a big ice storm in Nashville and people were without electricity for 10 days in some areas. I know that people went back to can
Barry Shulam
Feb 274 min read


The Jerusalem Prayer List – 27 December, 2025
Torah Portion Vayigash ("He Approached") By Barry Shulam Torah : Genesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah : Ezekiel 37:15-28 New Testament John 10:22-42 I have heartburn reading the Parasha portion of Vayigash this week. I will explain shortly what is causing this. Parashat Vayigash opens with an emotionally and theologically charged moment in the Torah. " Then Judah approached him, and said, 'Oh my lord, may your servant please speak a word in my lord's ears, and do not let you
Barry Shulam
Dec 26, 202511 min read
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