One of my favorite passages of Scripture is Proverbs 4:20-22. I usually read it from the Amplified Classic, but today, I read it from the CSB, "My son, pay attention to my words; listen closely to my sayings. 21 Don't lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who... Continue Reading →
Last night, we celebrated the Passover Seder, and tonight, we begin the Counting of the Omer. The omer (a barley sheaf) is counted up from one to forty-nine, the fiftieth day being the celebration of the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. The daily count is an opportunity to draw close to God and... Continue Reading →
As we joyfully step into the Passover season, let us remember that it is not just the Seder; it is also about celebrating First Fruits (Resurrection), counting the omer, and receiving the Word and the Spirit at Pentecost (Shavuot). Passover is a time in which God highlights deliverance and healing for us. In Exodus 12:21-23... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching Notes Redeemed from the Curse of Sin Biblical leprosy = Lashan hara - evil speaking Redeemed from the curse (see. Deut. 28; Gal. 3; Isa. 53) It is Finished What is finished? Abraham's Covenant is not finished; it is eternal (Gen. 12;1-3, 7; 13:15; 15:18-23;17:18; 26:2-5; 28:12-14; 35:10-12). The Law is not finished;... Continue Reading →
The story of the exodus out of Egypt is full of extraordinary miracles against false gods, the protection of God's people, and the preparation on the part of the people. Even though Israel's deliverance was one hundred percent the supernatural work of God there was still a requirement on the part of the people. Exodus... Continue Reading →
Psalm 122:6 commands us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. During this past Shabbat, Israel came under drone attacks launched by Iran on the heels of the October 7th massacre. Israel is in a multiple-front war right now, and as Christians, we must stand strong with our Jewish brothers and sisters. We need to... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching Notes The Sweetness of God's Word Part of the blessing over Torah study is, "make the words of Your Torah sweet in our mouth." 2 Timothy 3:16 Heb. 4:12 Psa. 119 An Interesting Portion How do we, as Christians, find the "sweetness" of a portion that deals with a woman's ceremonial impurity after... Continue Reading →
Exodus 12:1-3, 23-24 KJV "And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching Notes Keywords and phrases blood (3:13; 4:5, 17, 25, 30; 6:27; 7:2, 14; 8:23, 30) - atonement seven times (4:6, 17; 8:11; ch. 14) - redeemed from the curse (Deut. 28; Gal. 3:13-14) offering (four types) - fellowship and forgiveness sweet savor (1:9, 13; 2:2; 4:31; 8:21) -obedience oil (2:4; 7:10, 12; 9:4;... Continue Reading →
Men need to know God and His plan. We are living in the end times, and we must know God, be led by the Spirit of God, and know God's plan concerning Israel and the end of the age. As we continue going through the Torah this year, we have reached the middle Book of... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching Notes *This week's teaching will have minimal notes as I will speak more from the heart of the text than do an in-depth study. That being the case, at the end of the notes, I will include selection references from the Kehot Chumash for further insight and links to the resources I used... Continue Reading →
As I read the Book of Esther this morning, I couldn't help but think of the events of October seventh. As we continue to pray for the rescue and release of hostages, for the families who lost loved ones, and for Jews around the world facing unprecedented levels of antisemitism, I prayed a prayer I... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching Notes Introduction Gal. 3:7-9 Eph. 2:11-13 Gen. 14:18-20 God called Abram (Abraham) in Genesis chapter twelve; he and Lot separated in chapter thirteen, and Abraham had to rescue him in chapter fourteen. Another interesting thing happens in chapter fourteen, verses eighteen through twenty; he meets the Priest of God, Melchizedek, and gives him... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching Notes God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility There are many paradoxes in Scripture, sovereignty being chief among them. Sovereignty: God is in control; all things are directed and accomplished by His will. This does not preclude the actions and influence of men. God created Heaven and Earth, yet to Adam, He said, be fruitful... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:13-16 KJV "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect,... Continue Reading →
Casey D. Bell 