Devar Shalom, Word of Peace Ministries

Covenant and testament are two words often used interchangeably. Should they be? What’s the difference? How many biblical covenants and testaments are there? Discover the truth and application.

There are many phrases and points of doctrine which are taught throughout the body of believers that are not actually found anywhere in scripture. Please listen as we explore some of these and discover the truth behind the quote.

Did you know that Yeshua/Jesus celebrated Hanukkah? You can read about it in the Gospel of John. WWJD? Or WWYD for Yeshua? Well, He celebrated Hanukkah. Listen and learn about the real story which might not be exactly what you think it is. Why is it celebrated for eight days? The common answer is not the correct one. Listen and learn about this fascinating time.

American and Biblical History are intertwined. Columbus, the Puritans and modern Thanksgiving observances are linked through scripture. The stories are fascinating and relevant to today.

He came to tabernacle with us. The Feast of the Tabernacles during this fall season is an amazing story of the Lord’s provision, from the Exodus, through the birth of our Messiah, and well into our future, as discussed in the book of Revelation. Sukkot, the Feast of the Tabernacles, is meant for all believers throughout eternity. Watch and listen and learn as we discover deeper meanings and blessi...

Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the biblical calendar. Atonement and removal of sin are related, but distinct provisions in the covenant of Moses and are renewed in the New Covenant. Watch to learn of Watch the hidden meaning of John’s proclamation about the Messiah and more as Yeshua/Jesus fulfilled His role.

Yom Teruah, the Day of Blowing, the Feast of Trumpets is also known as Rosh Hashanah - the New Year. Yet, it’s the first day of the seventh month, not the first! How does that make sense? Learn the deep meaning first all of us, not just now but also in the future.

The Lord takes us from times of deepest pain and sorrow to a time of greatest joy. All we have to do is come before the throne in humility and in repentance. Listen how the calendar He created teaches us to seek Him.

Tuba is the Hebrew word translated as repentance. But what does it really mean? Is it simply saying that you were sorry? Does it mean feeling bad about something? Does it mean wishing you had never done it? The word is used over 80 times in the Bible, therefore, knowing what it really means must be important. Listen to this teaching and see what the Lord has to say to you. 

Tisha b’Av, or the Ninth day of the biblical month of Av is a day of fasting and prayer. Why? Throughout history it’s been a day of anti-Semitic rage Why is there so much antisemitism? Listen and discover.

Recently, we celebrated the birthday of the United States of America. Let’s discover the intertwined Jewish and biblical culture and influence from pre-colonial times to the Revolutionary War, through westward expansion and on to the present day.

What did Yeshua/Jesus teach His followers? How did He share the Word with them? Listen and discover a lesson which might surprise you.

In Acts 2, we know the disciples were gathered on “the Day of Pentecost.“ Well, what is Pentecost? Other than the events of Acts 2, what is the significance and why did these events happen at that time and in that way? Listen and discover the deeper meaning of the biblical feast of Shavuot – Pentecost. 

What do an old church hymn and the time from the crucifixion and Shavuot/Pentecost have in common? What do we do while we wait for the anointing from the Lord? This season is an exciting time of preparation.

Passover is commonly known as the Last Supper in churches. Is that all there is? What was Yeshua/Jesus really saying and doing? Did He create communion at this time? Discover the answers to these questions and more.

have you ever wondered why Easter changes days every year? Or wear a rabbit that lays chocolate eggs came to be part of what is associated with this day? Did Yeshua/Jesus ever celebrate it? Is it even in the Bible? The answers to these questions and more might really surprise you. Let’s learn and study together.

Why are the priestly garments important today? What is the armor of God in Ephesians 6? The correlation is fascinating and full of meaning.

Statutes, laws, commandments. Is that all there is to Torah? When is it OK to break a law? Listen to this study to find out!!

What is the “new year for trees?”  What is the “Sabbath of Song?” How do they fit together? Listen and discover.

It's 2024 – or is it? How did we get to this date? The answers are full of history, religion, Julius Caesar, and more. This is a great study on how we came to 2024 instead of 57,84 which is the biblical year.

Hanukkah Why do we study it? Why observe it? What is the “real” story? Yeshua observed it and made some bold proclamations at Hanukkah. Learn and discover the richness of this time.

American history is intertwined with the Bible. Just as we know George Washington never really cut down the cherry tree, there are other things we have not been taught which reveal some startling facts about the founding of our nation. From Columbus to the Pilgrims to the Revolutionary War, there is a thread of deep faith that established tells us the root of who we are.

The ten days from Rosh Hashanah are called The Days of Awe. We come before the Lord in repentance to receive forgiveness and mercy. Why is this still important to all believers today? Didn’t Yeshua’s atoning sacrifice take care of this? There is a depth in this time that bridges the Tanakh/Old Testament and the B’rit Chadashah/New Testament

rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot are known as the fall feasts. The Lord said in Leviticus, that they are to be observed forever. Zachariah 14 makes it very clear that they will be observed during the millennial period. What are they all about? What is their significance for believers today and in the future? This overview gives basic understanding of the importance of this time.

What is Torah? The first five books of the Bible? The Torah scroll, or is there more? What does the word mean? Why is it important for all believers - Christians and Jews? This study will reveal scriptural truth on a new level.