In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Reggie White and the Secret Vault, I share my experiences teaching Biblical Hebrew to the late football Hall-of-Famer Reggie White and tell the story of how we attained special access to a vault holding … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #62 – Reggie White and The Secret Vault (Rebroadcast) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

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Hebrew Voices #62 – Reggie White and The Secret Vault (Rebroadcast)

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Tetzaveh (Ezekiel 43:10-27), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss Ezekiel describing the sin offering and the building plan for the Temple. Nehemia and Keith consider whether a spiritual or literal interpretation fits best with … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #20 – Tetzaveh (Ezekiel 43:10-27) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Prophet Pearls #20 – Tetzaveh (Ezekiel 43:10-27)

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10), we begin with a discussion of how modern day synagogues and churches attempt to emulate the commandments for the decoration of the Biblical priests and the Temple.  This leads … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #20 – Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Torah Pearls #20 – Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10)

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #23, This Little Light of Mine, Nehemia and Keith expound upon Yeshua’s proverb by considering two types of light that God created in Genesis. They also delve into a Talmudic murder mystery with an intriguing twist … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Gospel Pearls #23 – This Little Light of Mine appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Hebrew Gospel Pearls #23 – This Little Light of Mine

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Terumah (1 Kings 5:12[26]-6:13), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson provide volumes of contextual insight into this seemingly straight-forward “How to Build a Temple” portion. We learn the importance of the “480 years” date given … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #19 – Terumah (1 Kings 5:12[26]-6:13) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Prophet Pearls #19 – Terumah (1 Kings 5:12[26]-6:13)

This episode of The Original Torah Pearls is on the Torah portion of Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19). The episode opens with a lively discussion on the difference between tithes and offerings.  There follows a brilliant discussion of the "Mercy Seat" of … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #19 – Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Torah Pearls #19 – Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Torah Scrolls from the Holocaust, we learn how 1,564 Torah Scrolls escaped the Nazi's attempt to make the Jews extinct. The chairman of the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London explains how these scrolls survived … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #101 – Torah Scrolls from the Holocaust appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Hebrew Voices #101 – Torah Scrolls from the Holocaust

In this episode of Prophet Pearls,  Mishpatim Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26, ever obedient servants of context, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson begin at the beginning—with two verses moved to the end of this Portion by the Rabbis.  In these two verses … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Prophet Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26)

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), we tackle the Biblical issue of slavery and then move on to issues of debt, abortion, and end with a discussion about the process of the revelation of Scripture. … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Torah Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, PART 2/4 - Does John 6:4 Belong in the New Testament, we examine the controversy about the Gospel of John which has raged for nearly 2,000 years, as we continue our 4-part series to … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #111 – PART 2/4 Does John 6:4 Belong in the New Testament appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Hebrew Voices #111 – PART 2/4 Does John 6:4 Belong in the New Testament

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-60), Nehemia Gordon compares Isaiah’s succinct vision of heaven to accounts in Kings, Ezekiel and Daniel. We see a “real” Adonai in this Portion and learn about the importance of the … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #17 – Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Prophet Pearls #17 – Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6)

This episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), is dedicated to Nehemia’s faithful canine companion, Georgia the Rhodesian Ridgeback, who sadly passed away the day of this recording. In her honor, the trio has a fascinating discussion on the … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #17 – Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Torah Pearls #17 – Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23)

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #22, Building Spiritual Muscles, Nehemia and Keith discuss how we know that scribes meticulously preserved manuscripts of the Bible, how textual criticism can strengthen the faith of believers, and why ignoring the differences between manuscripts can … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Gospel Pearls #22 – Building Spiritual Muscles appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Hebrew Gospel Pearls #22 – Building Spiritual Muscles

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Judges 4:4-5:31, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss how although not a “military commander” like the other judges, Deborah coolly commands the military in this portion’s reading and then writes a lovely song about … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #16 – Beshalach (Judges 4:4-5:31) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Prophet Pearls #16 – Beshalach (Judges 4:4-5:31)

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16), we get some fascinating insights from the Hebrew in the story of the Exodus from Egypt and dig up a pearl regarding the poetic form of the Name of Yehovah. … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #16 – Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16) appeared first on Nehemia&#039;s Wall.

Torah Pearls #16 – Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)

Nehemia Gordon uncovers ancient Hebrew sources to empower people with information to defend the Word of God and build their faith.

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