This blog explores the rich biblical symbolism of salt, tracing its role from Leviticus 2:13’s covenantal offerings to Yeshua’s call to be “the salt of the earth” in Matthew 5:13. It highlights how salt represents purity, preservation, and enduring faithfulness—both in ancient worship and modern spiritual practice. Through a conversational lens, readers are invited to reflect on how their lives can embody covenant loyalty and moral clarity in a world that desperately needs flavor and truth.
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Rejoice in Persecution
Matthew 5:11–12, where Yeshua calls His followers to rejoice in persecution as the prophets did before them. From Isaiah to Jeremiah, the faithful suffered for truth yet shared in God’s eternal reward. This study reminds believers that persecution is not the end of faithfulness — it’s the evidence of belonging to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Hungry for the Right Things: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 5:6
🌿 Have you ever felt that deep, gnawing hunger—the kind that makes everything else fade into the background? Or thirst so intense that it overrides every other need? That’s the image Yeshua evokes in Matthew 5:6: > “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” But what does it… Continue reading Hungry for the Right Things: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 5:6
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
Matthew 5:4 as Sacred Protest and Comfort “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 According to Merriam-Webster, beatitude is a state of utter bliss. But at a glance this bliss is hidden beneath deep pain and bone crushing weights. On the Mount Yeshua continued his message of hope in… Continue reading Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
“Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit”: A Biblical Reflection
In Matthew 5:3, Yeshua opens his Sermon on the Mount with a paradox: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” From a perspective—grounded in the Hebrew Bible—this verse invites a return to the raw, unmediated voice of Scripture. It’s not about spiritual poverty as weakness, but about humility as… Continue reading “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit”: A Biblical Reflection
The Beatitudes: Through a Jewish Lens
Many people view Yeshua’s teaching on the Mount as the opening monologue to the Christian manifesto or the Foundation of Christian ethics. They consider the teaching to be so profound that they are revolutionary. But what if you were in Israel, hearing the words coming from the Rabbi’s mouth? What if you had grown up… Continue reading The Beatitudes: Through a Jewish Lens
Protecting the Gift
The breath gifted to us by God now carries the stench of our own corruption. The waters—once pure for drinking, bathing, and nourishing the soil—run with toxins. Even the food meant to sustain life is laced with poison. We have defiled not only the earth beneath us, but the heavens above: debris orbits our planet… Continue reading Protecting the Gift
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