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In Galatians 3:6-9, Paul cites from the Hebrew scriptures and follows it with a conclusion two times. The conclusions are almost identical and we can see that both of his citations are about Abraham but there must be something more that connects these verses that makes them conceptually similar in order to generate a legal conclusion that Paul declares twice.

Midrash was in use in the second temple period, which includes the writings of Paul. They were methods of ancient exegesis that uncovered previously hidden meaning from the Hebrew Scriptures. Are you ready to hear something that challenges your previous beliefs?

Paul commonly used the artistic patterns of the Hebrew language that can help us find deeper meaning in his letters. Dr. Davis introduces the 4 steps to decode the patterns used by the apostle Paul whenever he says something puzzling.

In modern times, Paul's words in Galatians 2 have been taken literally. Dr. Anne Davis gives evidence that he is speaking with sarcasm, which was acceptable during heated debates in ancient times. How does this change the message written in Galatians 2 and how does that challenge our own traditions?

Dr. Davis takes a look into Paul's methods of persuasion: he used both Greco-Roman rhetoric and the artistic use of patterns in the Hebrew language. What did Paul really mean when he used the phrase "Works of the Law" in Galatians 2?

There are four traditional interpretations of Paul's work in Galatians. Paul is trying to tell us something about the law and the works of the law and that has generated significant confusion despite four common interpretive positions. Which one do you agree with? Which interpretation is the right one?

After three years in Damascus, Paul appeared in Jerusalem to engage in discussion with Paul and James, who then sent Paul to his hometown of Tarsus. Paul responded to this crisis (as he responded to many other crisis throughout his ministry) by seeking God for direction and searching the scriptures for deeper meaning.

After Paul returns from Mount Sinai to talk with God, he returns to Damascus for 3 years, giving him enough distance from the intense scrutiny from the Christian leadership in Jerusalem as well as learning a tent making trade that would help fund his travels.

Before going into Paul's teachings and use of midrash, it is important to understand Paul's history. Dr. Anne Davis chronicles Paul's early travels shortly after his encounter with Yeshua on the road to Damascus.

Dr. Anne Davis goes into detail of Stephen's trial and execution as noted in the Bible. Witnesses who accused Stephen of blasphemous words against God and the law laid aside their robes at the feet of Paul (then known by his Hebrew name, Saul). As a young legalistic fanatic under the direction of the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, Saul approved of the stoning that led to Stephen's death. 

Dr. Anne Davis gives some examples of Paul's letters that many theologians have taken literally, causing a devastating effect through history as his words have been assumed as anti-Semitic. Dr. Davis offers significant evidence that Paul uses linguistic devices to provoke a much deeper concept in his writings.

When it comes to the end of time, there is a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding on what exactly will happen. The purpose of this special podcast series is to give you a clear and vivid picture of what is going to happen during the period explained in the book of Revelation. Knowing the “hope”, which is an understanding of the future, is essential if you intend to stand for God. After...

When it comes to the end of time, there is a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding on what exactly will happen. The purpose of this special podcast series is to give you a clear and vivid picture of what is going to happen during the period explained in the book of Revelation. Knowing the “hope”, which is an understanding of the future, is essential if you intend to stand for God. After...

When it comes to the end of time, there is a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding on what exactly will happen. The purpose of this special podcast series is to give you a clear and vivid picture of what is going to happen during the period explained in the book of Revelation. Knowing the “hope”, which is an understanding of the future, is essential if you intend to stand for God. After...

When it comes to the end of time, there is a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding on what exactly will happen. The purpose of this special podcast series is to give you a clear and vivid picture of what is going to happen during the period explained in the book of Revelation. Knowing the “hope”, which is an understanding of the future, is essential if you intend to stand for God. After...

Each of us today has qualities of the ancient Pharisees or those of the Sadducees. Of course, only if we lean too far does it become unacceptable, but we can all learn to overcome any excesses in our attitudes and behavior that become offensive to others from Yeshua's teachings. 

The wisdom literature of John has helped us understand “who is the Father,” “who is Jesus the Son?” Now we learn “who are the disciples, and what role are they being called to play?” The discourses in John chapters 14-17 offer instruction to Yeshua’s disciples.

John chapters 14-17 are lengthy discourses that continue to be Hebrew wisdom literature. They offer a wealth of understanding to those who can penetrate the artistic nature of the text. In this session we penetrate a depth of understanding about Yeshua’s declaration: “If you have seen Me, you have seen the Father.”

Christy Anderson looks at Acts 10 and the meaning of Peter's vision.

Divine Intention and Meaning as Significance.

Understanding the various aspects of "Meaning".

An introduction to "Meaning" and the importance of finding "the Referent".

The Johannine community offers the evidence of four witnesses to Yeshua as the Messiah whom God has sent to act on His behalf.

In this session we will look more closely at the Hebraic concept of signs which reveal the nature of God and how He is working with His people.

The Book of John records seven signs that prove Yeshua is the Messiah whom God has sent with power and authority to speak in His name.