A Good Word
Our brains naturally cling to negative words, but what if we could rewire them with something more powerful? The same voice that healed lepers, calmed storms, and drove out demons with just a word is still speaking today. What word do you need from Jesus right now? Healing? Direction? Peace? His authority hasn't diminished - but are we positioned to hear it?
The Day They Sent God Away
Would you rather have pigs and demons or freedom and Jesus? The people of Gadara made their choice when Jesus disrupted their comfort. What areas of your life are you protecting from His transformative touch? Sometimes our greatest blessings require our greatest disruptions.
The Son of God and the Demons
Even demons immediately recognized Jesus as the Son of God, while His disciples were still figuring it out. What about you? Have you truly crowned Jesus as King over your finances, relationships, and daily decisions? Or are you still treating Him like a genie who grants wishes? Discover the life-changing power of recognizing Jesus' authority in every area of your life.
Va’Etchanan “and I besought”
Va’Etchanan is the Hebrew word for “and I besought” and is the name of the book of Deuteronomy in Hebrew, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Deuteronomy starting in chapter 3 verse 23 and going through chapter 7 and verse 11.
Devarim “words”
Devarim is the Hebrew word for “words” and is the name of the book of Deuteronomy in Hebrew, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Deuteronomy starting in chapter 1 verse 1 and going through chapter 3 and verse 22.
Mattot-Massei “tribes” and “journeys”
Mattot-Massei is a double Torah portion. Mattot is the Hebrew word for “tribes”, and Massei is the Hebrew word for “journeys”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 30 verse 1 and going through chapter 36 and verse 13.
The Creation Hears and Obeys
When storms rage in your life, do you panic or rest in peace? Demons, diseases, and even wind and waves immediately obey Jesus - yet we often resist His simple commands. What if the chaos in your life could be calmed through simple obedience? Discover how God brings divine order to our chaotic world through the powerful story of Jesus calming the storm.
Pinchas “Phinehas”
Pinchas is the Hebrew word for the name “Phinehas”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 25 verse 10 and going through chapter 29 and verse 40.
When Words Mean Nothing
When Jesus said He had 'no place to lay His head,' He wasn't complaining about homelessness—He was declaring His mission wasn't about settling into religious comfort zones. Are you trying to fit Jesus into your plans, or are you willing to follow Him wherever He leads? The kingdom of God operates on urgency, not convenience.Is your faith active or idle? Jesus didn't just heal in synagogues—He entered homes and touched fevers. The Kingdom of God moves in both spotlights and shadows. Are you following Jesus in public AND private? Discover how intimate moments with Jesus reveal the true nature of God's Kingdom in action.
Balak “Balak”
Balak is the Hebrew word for the name “Balak”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 22 verse 2 and going through chapter 25 and verse 9.
The Compassion of Power
Is your faith active or idle? Jesus didn't just heal in synagogues—He entered homes and touched fevers. The Kingdom of God moves in both spotlights and shadows. Are you following Jesus in public AND private? Discover how intimate moments with Jesus reveal the true nature of God's Kingdom in action.
Chukat “statute”
Chukat is the Hebrew word for “statute”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 19 verse 1 and going through chapter 22 and verse 1.
The Authority to Submit
Matthew 8 reveals powerful lessons about faith and authority through Jesus' healing miracles. After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus demonstrated the Kingdom in action by healing a leper and a centurion's servant. The Roman centurion displayed remarkable faith by recognizing Jesus' supreme authority to heal with just a word from a distance. This encounter teaches us that recognizing Jesus as King isn't about bloodline or religious observance but about acknowledging His authority. The most important decision in life is whether Jesus is our King, as submitting to His authority brings freedom rather than restriction.
Korach “Korah”
Korach is the Hebrew word for the name “Korah”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 16 verse 1 and going through chapter 18 and verse 32.
The Obligation to Testify
After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus demonstrated His teachings by healing a leper, showing the Kingdom of God in action. While religious leaders avoided those with leprosy as unclean, Jesus compassionately touched the untouchable, restoring both physical health and human dignity. He instructed the healed man to show himself to the priests as testimony, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah. This powerful encounter teaches us about the importance of our own testimonies - sharing what God has done in our lives to draw others closer to understanding who Jesus is.Jesus' teaching on 'judge not' isn't about avoiding all judgment, but rather avoiding hypocrisy in how we evaluate others. Using the metaphor of a log in our own eye while trying to remove a speck from another's, Jesus challenges us to address our own issues before criticizing others. This teaching confronts our tendencies toward self-centeredness, selfishness, and narcissism. When we align with Jesus' kingdom, we apply the same standards to ourselves that we use for others, approaching everyone with humility rather than superiority.
Shelach “send thou”
Shelach is the Hebrew word for “send thou” or “send out”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 13 verse 1 and going through chapter 15 and verse 41.
Beha’alotcha “when you set up”
Beha’alotcha is the Hebrew word for “when you set up” or “when you mount”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 8 verse 1 and going through chapter 12 and verse 16.
Nasso “take”
Nasso is the Hebrew word for “take”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 4 verse 21 and going through chapter 7 and verse 89.
Rejecting Hypocrisy
Jesus' teaching on 'judge not' isn't about avoiding all judgment, but rather avoiding hypocrisy in how we evaluate others. Using the metaphor of a log in our own eye while trying to remove a speck from another's, Jesus challenges us to address our own issues before criticizing others. This teaching confronts our tendencies toward self-centeredness, selfishness, and narcissism. When we align with Jesus' kingdom, we apply the same standards to ourselves that we use for others, approaching everyone with humility rather than superiority.
Bamidbar “in the wilderness”
Bamidbar is the Hebrew word for “in the wilderness”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 1 verse 1 and going through chapter 4 and verse 20.