Ordained minister Joe Brusherd, also known as Yosef, likes to refer to himself as a Torah Respecting Gentile Believer. With the goal of encouraging the Christian community to understand the richness of the Old Testament, the Torah, and the culture and customs of the people of God, Brusherd shares ninety-five inspirational and thought-provoking insights useful for preaching, leading Bible studies, and understanding God in a refreshing way.For those who have heard someone say the Old Testament is no longer relevant or who have missed a deeper meaning while reading Scripture, Brusherd offers answers to those issues and more in his compilation of insights based on the Hebraic roots of the Christian faith. Brusherd relies on his multi-denominational background as he uniquely explores a variety of topics that include laws, commandments, and "mitzvot;" Hebraic customs; God's view of marriage; and the themes of obedience and sacrifice."Joe Brusherd's Hebrew insights truly are an amazing compilation of Torah, Christian teachings, and careful thought. Joe has a gift for making Messianic teaching real, applicable and in bite-sized pieces that everyone can enjoy! 'Taste and see that the Lord is good' and that Hebrew insights are good for your spiritual health and well-being!"-Rabbi Rod MeyersWhat is the purpose of these Hebraic Insights?The author wants all of us to grow in understanding what God intended for His children, "Jew and Gentile, One in Messiah" and to encourage the Church community to understand the richness of the Old Testament, the Torah, and the culture and customs of the people. The Holy Spirit provided weekly 'insights' into God's Word and the Customs developed by a "Chosen People" who strive to be guided by a loving God. These Insights, thoughts and answers based on the Hebraic Roots of our Christian faith address these topics. 'Scripture' as Heard by the Chosen PeopleAnd Some Treasures Lost in Translation Laws, Commandments, Mitzvot From a Loving God, and For Our Benefit Hebraic Customs of Biblical Times That Encourage Us To Honor God Continuously Holidays and Everlasting Feast Days So God Can Draw Closer To Us Marriage, God's Plan from the BeginningFor Us, and For His Son Deceptions And Trojan Horses And How To Avoid Being DeceivedYou will find these Insights inspirational, enlightening and lovingly provocative.

Yosef wants everyone to grow in understanding what our Loving Father God intended for His children, "Jew and Gentile," These 95 insights will encourage understanding of the richness of the Old Testament, the Torah, the culture and customs of the people and God wants for His children. The Insights reveal the Hebraic Roots of Christian faith by addressing these topics: * 'Scripture' as Heard by the Chosen People - And Treasures Lost in Translation* Laws, Commandments, Mitzvot - For Our Benefit from a Loving Father God * Hebraic Customs of Biblical Times - Encouraging Us to Honor God Continuously* Holidays and Everlasting Feast Days - So can Draw Closer to God* Marriage, God's Plan from the Beginning - For Us, and For His Son* Theology, Sin and Salvation - Deepening Our Understanding* Deceptions and Trojan Horses - How To Avoid Being Deceived

In this very readable sequel to his popular book Our Father Abraham — which has sold more than 70,000 copies — Marvin Wilson illuminates theological, spiritual, and ethical themes of the Hebrew scriptures that directly affect Christian understanding and experience. Exploring Our Hebraic Heritage draws from both Christian and Jewish commentary in discussing such topics as thinking theologically about Abraham, understanding the God of Israel and his reputation in the world, and what it means for humans to be created in God s image. Wilson calls for the church to restore, renew, and protect its foundations by studying and appreciating its origins in Judaism. Designed to serve as an academic classroom text or for use in personal or group study, the book includes hundreds of questions for review and discussion.

Explore the wisdom and traditions of the Jewish faith and examine what they mean for Christians. “In this extraordinary book, Rabbi Evan Moffic takes Christians on a journey through the roots of our faith, by giving insight into the history and tradition that Jesus would have observed. In this way, Rabbi Moffic provides the backstory to the main story. If you want to get more from your faith, this book is a must-read!” —Dave Adamson, Pastor, North Pointe Church “Rabbi Moffic is an engaging teacher who excels at communicating ancient truths for modern audiences. His insights into Hebrew scriptures and the Jewish heritage of the Christian faith will be a blessing to all who want to learn.” —Steve Gillen, Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church When Christians learn about Jewish tradition and history, they see the Bible and the life of Jesus with a new and enriched perspective. Knowing more about Judaism brings them closer to Jesus because Jesus lived and died as a Jew and consistently quoted the Jewish scripture and stories. In this book Evan Moffic, popular rabbi, author, and guide to Jewish wisdom for people of all faiths, continues the What Every Christian Needs to Know About series with an exploration of the wisdom and traditions of Judaism. Rabbi Moffic provides answers to hundreds of questions he receives about Judaism to provide a deeper understanding of the roots shared by Christians and Jews. Through this book’s explorations, readers will learn insights of the great Jewish sages to live a richer and more meaningful life, soak up the wisdom and traditions of Judaism, and a develop closer relationship with God. “My hope is that these teachings can serve as a way of fostering bonds focused not on the past and the troubled history between Jews and Christians, but rather one looking forward to a future in which we share wisdom with one another.” – Rabbi Evan Moffic Product Features: A popular rabbi explores Jewish wisdom and traditions for Christian readers. Topics explored include: Jewish texts, spiritual life, holidays and events, and others. Highlights intersections of the Jewish and Christian faith that give deeper meaning to reading the Bible.

These 47 musings were selected to encourage appreciation, respect and study of the Torah (Pentateuch, first five books of the Bible) as the foundation for our Christian faith. More important, these views of His Torah explore its relationship to the New Testament. Like the old song – “Love and Marriage, you can't have one without the other.”Yosef wants everyone to grow in understanding what our Loving Father God intended for His children. What was God's plan for us from the beginning? He gave us His Word to study and gave us His Holy Spirit to interpret His Word. Topics covered by these 47 bite size “Musings” include - What is the Torah, God's Feast Days, OT & NT Relationships, Treasures in the Hebrew Language and Foreshadowings.The Torah is much more than a book of Law. It is a Tree of Life and contains lessons to enrich our walk and our Christian faith. Are you ready to understand how our Loving Father God wants us to understand His Words to us? You will find these musings useful for preaching, leading Bible studies, and understanding God in a refreshing way. They are humorous, evangelistic, enlightening, testimonial and lovingly provocative…with points to ponder.

If you were to ask ten people, Who started Christianity? you might hear ten voices giving the same quick response: Jesus. But those ten people would be wrong. Jesus wasn’t a Christian. Jesus lived and died as a Jew. Understanding the Jewishness of Jesus is the secret to knowing him better and understanding his message in the twenty-first century. Walking through Jesus’ life from birth to death, Rabbi Evan Moffic serves as a tour guide to give Christians a new way to look at familiar teachings and practices that are rooted in the Jewish faith and can illuminate our lives today. Moffic gives fresh insight on how Jesus’ contemporaries understood him, explores how Jesus’ Jewishness shaped him, offers a new perspective on the Lord’s Prayer, and provides renewed appreciation for Jesus’ miracles. In encountering his Jewish heritage, you will see Jesus differently, gain a better understanding of his message, and enrich your own faith.