Biblical Foundations Academy International Podcast with Keith Johnson

 Proverbs chapter 3 I invite you to listen to Day Three of the Proverb Pearls devotional series. We will take a look at all 31 chapters of the Book of Proverbs over 31 days!  Support the show

Have you ever wondered what the Gospel of Matthew was like before translators and theologians got hold of it? We now have documents that answer this question! And by the way, they are written in Hebrew—the language in which Matthew wrote his gospel! For hundreds of years, 28 ancient Hebrew manuscripts of Matthew have been locked away in libraries around the world. Now, like prying open oysters and...

Proverbs chapter 2 I invite you to listen to Day Two of the Proverb Pearls devotional series. We will take a look at all 31 chapters of the Book of Proverbs over 31 days!  Support the show

Have you ever wondered what the Gospel of Matthew was like before translators and theologians got hold of it? We now have documents that answer this question! And by the way, they are written in Hebrew—the language in which Matthew wrote his gospel! For hundreds of years, 28 ancient Hebrew manuscripts of Matthew have been locked away in libraries around the world. Now, like prying open oysters and...

Proverbs chapter 1 I invite you to listen to Day One of the Proverb Pearls devotional series. We will take a look at all 31 chapters of the Book of Proverbs over 31 days!  Support the show

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 40:27–41:16. It accompanies the Torah portion Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1–17:27). In this passage God declares his tireless care and protection for His people. He assures the fearful that He will strengthen, help, and uphold them with His righteous right hand. Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon as they discover priceless...

The Prophet section, or what is traditionally called the Haftorah reading that accompanies the Torah portion of Bereshit (Genesis 1:1–6:8), is Isaiah 42:5–43:10. In this dramatic passage the Creator identifies Himself and describes one of the roles of His chosen servant. He also assures the servant of His mercy and ultimate redemption, and calls upon him to witness to the nations. Listen to Keith...

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers Ezekiel 22: 1–19 and Amos 9:7–15. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Achrei Mot (Leviticus 16:1–18:30) and Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–20:27). In the first of these two passages Ezekiel is commissioned to sit as a judge over the city of Jerusalem. He enumerates the crimes that have led to G...

In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special, Tricks of Translation 2, Nehemia and Keith compare translations of a verse in Hosea, discuss the tricks and difficulties of translation, and recount the struggles of 19th century Jews in America. Support the show

In this brand new SPECIAL episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Tricks of Translation Part-1, Keith and Nehemia introduce the oldest English translation of the Hebrew Bible for the American Jewish community that Keith refers to as "The Big Book!" Support the show

 I invite you to listen to Day Thirty-One of the Proverb Pearls devotional series.  Support the show

 I invite you to listen to Day Thirty of the Proverb Pearls devotional series.  Support the show

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #32, The Seduction of Sin, Nehemia and Keith discuss the strange confusion around the word “eye” in the Hebrew text of Matt. 5:29-30, the unusual manner in which Hebrew describes sin as enticing, and the depth of Hebrew word puns. Support the show

Proverbs chapter 19 I invite you to listen to Day Nineteen of the Proverb Pearls devotional series. We will take a look at all 31 chapters of the Book of Proverbs over 31 days!  Support the show

Proverbs chapter 16 I invite you to listen to Day Sixteen of the Proverb Pearls devotional series. We will take a look at all 31 chapters of the Book of Proverbs over 31 days!  Support the show

Proverbs chapter 6 I invite you to listen to Day Six of the Proverb Pearls devotional series. We will take a look at all 31 chapters of the Book of Proverbs over 31 days!  Support the show

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #31, Search for Yourself, Nehemia and Keith throw down the challenge to follow the Bereans by not relying on anyone’s opinion when it comes to the Word of God, to get back to the foundational instructions behind Yeshua’s teaching on adultery, and set the stage to discuss whether Yeshua came to usher in the Law of Christ against the Law of Moses. Support the show

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #30, The Road to Rome, Nehemia shares about using X-rays to uncover the fingerprints of the most important New Testament manuscript at the Vatican, Keith announces a unique opportunity to learn Biblical Hebrew, and the dynamic duo zeros in on a word that either provides obscurity or clarity to Yeshua’s words. Support the show

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #29, Amazing Grace, Nehemia and Keith explain the meaning of the Hebrew word “korban”, recount the time Nehemia “evangelized” Keith, and reveal the testimonies of God’s mercy and the power of true repentance in Tanakh.  Support the show

Discovering Gems of Wisdom for Daily Living While reading my Bible during a morning quiet time, I stumbled upon something absolutely astounding about biblical wisdom that caused me to slow down and take another look. Would you be interested in learning how to incorporate wisdom from heaven into your life on earth? I invite you to enjoy this introduction to Proverb Pearls: Discovering Gems of Wisdo...

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #27, Rightly Dividing the Word, Nehemia and Keith explain what led Nehemia to earn his doctorate, discuss whether Yeshua commanded his followers to be super Pharisees, and unpack the indispensable gift that a modern-day Pharisee gave Keith. Support the show

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers Jeremiah 1:1–2:28 and 3:4. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Matot (Numbers 30:2–32:42) and Masei (Numbers 33:1–36:13). These passages begin with the calling and commission of the prophet Jeremiah, and God’s assurance that He will strengthen and defend Jeremiah against the contempt and...

his week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers 2 Kings 4:42–5:19 and 7:3–20. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Tazria (Leviticus 12:1–13:59) and Metzora (Leviticus 14:1–15:33). These Haftorahs relate the history of two miracles. The first caused the Syrian general Naaman to declare: “Now I know that there is no God in the whole world...

Have you ever wondered what the Gospel of Matthew was like before translators and theologians got hold of it? We now have documents that answer this question! And by the way, they are written in Hebrew—the language in which Matthew wrote his gospel! For hundreds of years, 28 ancient Hebrew manuscripts of Matthew have been locked away in libraries around the world. Now, like prying open oysters and...

Have you ever wondered what the Gospel of Matthew was like before translators and theologians got hold of it? We now have documents that answer this question! And by the way, they are written in Hebrew—the language in which Matthew wrote his gospel! For hundreds of years, 28 ancient Hebrew manuscripts of Matthew have been locked away in libraries around the world. Now, like prying open oysters and...