Where is the Priest?
Why does the New Testament call Jesus our great high priest? And why do we need him to be one? Most Christians have a fairly quick answer: We need a priest because we have sinned, and Jesus offered himself as the sacrifice for our sins. That is true, but there is more to the story.
The Messiah and the Torah
Jesus faced many mockers and critics in his day. Many of his opponents claimed this rabbi from Nazareth was teaching God’s people to abandon his Torah, but he was quick to correct this misinformation.
The Messiah is a King
Every Easter, Christians around the world remember the sign that hung above Jesus as he died on the cross: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. We've heard those words so many times that they can become over-familiar. Why that charge?
The Meaning of Messiah
If we are going to follow him faithfully, then our understanding of Jesus must be shaped by who he says he is, not merely by who we say he is.
Following the Fire of Shavu’ot, Part 2
One of the things I have learned from hiking mountains is that they can play tricks on you. The first time you encounter a false summit, it feels almost unfair. You spend hours climbing toward what appears to be the peak.
Following the Fire of Shavu’ot, Part 1
There is a trail in Utah called Catherine’s Pass that my husband and I love to hike. It begins near the Alta Ski Area. At about 8,500 ft in elevation, the trailhead begins already high in the mountains.
Repentance from Dead Works
Hebrews 6 contains one of the most overlooked lists in the New Testament: the elementary principles of faith in Christ.