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Purim is March 16-17 2022 - Happy Purim, Chag Sameach! Please enjoy this special study, a reading of the “whole Megilla” - the entire book of Esther with some of my thoughts and comments as well as some scriptural insights along the way.

March 11, 2022 study of chapter 5 of Matthew Please join us as we continue in studies our the book of Matthew. This week we explore Matthew chapter 5 (part 1 of a 3 part study) and we open up our study by looking at the beatitudes or “blessings” given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. We also look at what it means to be salt and light. Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion. If anyone is interested in joining the discussion with our group live on Friday night’s via zoom, feel free to leave me a way to contact you in the comments and I will provide you with a link.

Here is a short devotional that the Lord laid on my heart about “living in the now” This short devotional is taken from 2 Peter 3 and also looks at 1 Corinthians 15:52 and Hebrews 4:7

March 4, 2022 study of chapter 4 of Matthew Please join us as we continue in studies in the book of Matthew. This week we explore Matthew chapter 4 and we see the temptation of Jesus by Satan in the wilderness and the early days of Jesus’s ministry as He calls His first disciples. Listen to our discussion after the study with discussion about the early days of salvation and Satan’s attacks - also we talk a little bit about the situation with Russia and Ukraine - and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion. If anyone is interested in joining the discussion with our group live on Friday night’s via zoom, feel free to leave me a way to contact you in the comments and I will provide you with a link.

February 25, 2022 study of chapter 3 of Matthew Please join us as we continue in studies in the book of Matthew. This week we explore Matthew chapter 3 and we take a 30 year jump fast forward and look at the life of John the Baptist and the Baptism of Jesus. What did Jesus mean when He said that this had to be done to fulfill all righteousness? We also look at a group of people called the Essenes and we discuss Isaiah chapter 40 in context and waiting on the Lord Listen to our discussion after the study with discussion as we talk about the Essenes, and an example of the Trinity found in the Baptism of Jesus and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion. If anyone is interested in joining the discussion with our group live on Friday night’s via zoom, feel free to leave me a way to contact you in the comments and I will provide you with a link.

February 18, 2022 study of chapter 2 of Matthew Please join us as we begin a new series of studies in the book of Matthew. This week we explore Matthew chapter 2 and four fulfilled prophecies that Matthew calls out for us (actually there is a fifth that he doesn’t mention that we will talk about.). Also who exactly were these wise men, how many of them were there and when did they actually arrive? I will break down some of the common misconceptions of the traditional Nativity and Christmas story. Listen to our discussion after the study with discussion as we talk a little bit about the faith of Joseph and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

February 11, 2022 study of chapter 1 of Matthew Please join us as we begin a new series of studies in the book of Matthew. This week we explore the genealogy of matthew chapter 1 - how does it differ from Luke’s genealogy, what was Matthew trying to highlight? We look at who is included in the genealogy and why and who is not in the genealogy. Genealogies can sometimes be dry and boring but not this one! We look at the 14-14-14 phenomenon in Matthew 1 and we look at the amazing faith of Joseph Listen to our discussion after the study with discussion on what we learned in the genealogy an also a discussion on Melchizedek and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

February 4, 2022 study of chapter 37 of Ezekiel. Please join us as we begin a new series of studies in the book of Matthew. This study is a stand alone bridge between our previous studies in Revelation and next week’s studies in Matthew. Matthew is a VERY Jewish Gospel and I felt the need to do a study on various forms of Theology and how important it is to GRAFT IN to the Olive Tree Israel - this does NOT mean that you have to become Jewish or keep the Law in a legalistic way, but it does mean we should all mature as Christian believers as we seek to deepen our relationship with our Jewish Messiah. This study will prepare us as we enter the very Jewish Gospel of Matthew next week. Listen to our discussion after the study with various opinions on how we should be observing the commandments and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

January 28, 2022 study of chapter 22 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we talk more about the River of Life and also the Tree of Life or maybe Tree(s) of Life. We also talk about the Aleph-Tav and what the keeping of the commandments might look like in eternity. Listen to our discussion after the study and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

January 21, 2022 study of chapter 21 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore the New Jerusalem and the River of Life. I also have an interesting idea about the “pearly gates” to share. Please forgive me as I struggle a little bit with my vice to get through this study since I have a bit of a head cold this week. Is it just the sniffles? Is it the “rona” who knows? Whatever it is the Lord will see me through it and I trust next week my voice will be back to its usual level of hoarseness lol! Listen to our discussion after the study and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

January 14, 2022 study of chapter 20 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore the “bottomless pit” - where is it, what is it, and who is in it? We look at what is Abraham’s Bosom and do believers go there today? We look at Satan bound for 1000 years, what the world will be like when he is locked up and why must he be released? And the Great White Throne of Judgement and the Book of Life are looked at and explained. Listen to our discussion after the study and watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

January 7, 2022 study of chapter 19 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 19 of the book of Revelation - FINALLY we get to the BEST part of the book! The long awaited RETURN of MESSIAH! In this study we take a look at the wedding garment and how it ties in with one of Jesus parables that can often be difficult to understand. We talk about the Name written on Jesus that only He knows. And we talk about the Marriage supper of the Lamb versus the Supper of the Great God for the vultures! Not much discussion at the end of this study because everyone is recovering from head colds but watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Dec. 31, 2021 study of chapter 18 of the Book of Revelation. Apologies in advance - my internet cut out on me for a few minutes starting around minute 21 and comes back around minute 28. Someday I will learn to edit this out (or maybe someday my internet will improve) but in the meantime apologies - fast forward through this section! Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 18 of the book of Revelation - this week’s topics include a look at the economic / political system of Babylon. How are the Tower of Babel and Babylon related? And who is Babylon today - do we know? I will also share a few New Year’s Eve memories with you! And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end. Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Dec. 24, 2021 study of chapter 17 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 17 of the book of Revelation - this week’s topics include a look at the harlot of the book of Revelation, Mystery Babylon the whore. Who is she and where did she come from? We also look at the 10 kings and the 7 and 8 kings mystery, there is also an unusual tie in to Christmas with this message. Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Dec. 17, 2021 study of chapters 15&16 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapters 15&16 of the book of Revelation - this week’s topics include a look at the sea of glass and its meaning, the Song of Moses, the 7 angels with the 7 bowls of wrath and how they might be tied into the 2 witnesses and also we look at the 3 unclean spirits like frogs and what does it mean that this frog like spirit came out of the dragon?. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end. Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Dec. 10 2021 study of chapter 14 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 14 of the book of Revelation - this week’s topics include a further study into the 144,000 as we explore why are they on mount ZIon? Why can they sing a new song that no one else can learn? Why are they called virgins and firstfruits? We also look at the two “reapings” of the earth, one by the Son of Man and one by the “grim reaper” angel. We also dip our toe into the waters of chapter 15 as we prepare for next week’s study. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end, this week’s discussion we talks little bit about different “raptures” at different times and what might heaven be like? Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Nov. 26, 2021 study of chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 12 of the book of Revelation - In this week’s study we look at miraculous Revelation 12 sign and a whole new division of the book of Revelation as John gives us new details from a heavenly perspective. Also we identify the “players” in this narrative - who is the dragon, the woman and the male child? The answer might just surprise you. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end! Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Dec. 3 2021 study of chapter 13 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 13 of the book of Revelation - this week’s topics include the two beasts of Revelation 13, the antichrist and the false prophet and the “systems” they represent. I explain the symbology behind the “sea” and the “land” and what the beasts John describe means because we have seen them before in Daniel. We also talk about the infamous number 666, what it is and what it is not. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end, this week’s discussion takes us into a frank and open conversation about Covid, treatments available, and the pros and cons of the vaccine. Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Surprise! I wasn’t expecting to do a Chanukkah teaching this year but the Lord laid this on my heart! Happy Chanukkah, Chag Sameach! In this special Chanukkah teaching I explain where Chanukkah is found in the Bible and how it is related to Jesus. I also read from the Apocryphal books of the Maccabees to establish the history of Chanukkah and how it parallels the days we live in. All of this makes for a great “prequel” setup for our next study in Revelation 13 I hope you can join us for that as well!

Nov. 19, 2021 study of chapter 10 and 11 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapters 10 and 11 of the book of Revelation - In this week’s study we look at the 7 “Thunders” Why was John told not to seal up the words of Revelation, but was told to seal up the words of the 7 thunders? Could there be information about the end times that will be unsealed in that day? Who are the Two Witnesses and what is their function? I have heard many opinions, now get ready for mine. Also, when we get to the 7th trumpet, have we actually reached the end of the tribulation before we reach the end of the book of Revelation? I will explain why this may just be the case. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end! Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Nov. 12, 2021 study of chapter 8 and 9 of the Book of Revelation. I have a new router this week and the internet did not cut out for this study, life is good! Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapters 8 and 9 of the book of Revelation - In this week’s study we compare the events of the seventh seal and the “silence in heaven” to a Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement service. We also begin to see the 7 trumpet judgements unfold and compare them to some of today’s headlines. We look at the creatures of Chapter 9 and what could they be? Can man achieve immortality on his own and will it backfire on him? And what are the “sorceries” that are mentioned in chapter 9? And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end! There are many interesting and off topic discussions in this study. Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Nov. 5, 2021 study of chapter 7 of the Book of Revelation. Sorry, a little more internet connectivity problems this week so there might be a few places where you have to fast forward through, but you all watch for the quality of teaching and not the production value right? Lol! I am going to get a new router this week and hopefully that will solve my internet problems. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 7 of the book of Revelation - We see the 144,000 sealed of all the tribes of Israel. What is sealing anyway? Have we seen God mark individuals for protection in the past? Is He marking people today? We also dip our toes in the waters of the 7th seal in chapter 8 And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end! Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Oct. 29, 2021 study of chapter 6 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 6 of the book of Revelation - We see the 7 sealed scroll as the seals begin to be loosed. I discuss the first 6 seals and I talk about the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and have we perhaps seen these before in the book of Zechariah? Why are the Martyrs in the 5th seal really crying for vengeance and when the 6th seal is opened could a mysterious “rouge” planet cause the cosmic disturbance? The Bible leaves open that possibility. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end! There are many interesting and off topic discussions in this study. Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Oct. 22, 2021 study of chapter 5 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we explore Chapter 5 of the book of Revelation we continue in John’s vision of the throne room of Heaven as John sees a mysterious scroll in the hand of God. We discuss the possibility that this scroll is a “lease” type document of the earth to a tenant man, the terms of this “lease” and why John wept so bitterly when he saw this vision. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end! Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.

Oct. 15, 2021 study of chapter 4 of the Book of Revelation. Please join us as we continue in our studies in the Book of Revelation. This week we enter the Throne room of Heaven. We discuss the "transition" from the things that "ARE" to the things that come "AFTER" and where is the church during all of this? We look at the 24 elders and their identity as well as the 4 living creatures and what they mean. We also define the Day of the Lord vs. the Day of Christ. And as always we have an insightful and sometimes lively discussion among our live participants at the end! This week our discussion includes what kind of work will we do in Heaven? "Repentant Raccoons" and Captain Kirk in outer space! We welcome you to study and fellowship with us in this online presentation! Watch all the way to the end to enjoy the Blessing of Aaron and the fellowship of Holy Communion.