Prophet Pearls #41 – Pinchas (1 Kings 18:46-19:21)July 4, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Pinchas covering 1 Kings 18:46-19:21. Following the smack-down at Mount Carmel, Elijah flees to the desert. But was he “afraid” or did he justContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #41 – Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)July 3, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1), we discuss what is the qualification of the first born? Who inherits the land if a father has no sons but only daughters? Did Pinchas impale a princess ofContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #40 – Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)June 26, 2023In The Original Torah Pearls, Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9), we discuss was Yehovah Balaam’s God? What kind of prophet was Balaam? Why did God seek to kill Balaam? Does Numbers 22:22 really say that the angel of Yehovah was Satan? DidContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Rabbinical NecromancyJune 21, 2023In this Support Team Study – Rabbinical Necromancy, Nehemia continues speaking to Dr. Gabriel Wasserman about a medieval Karaite epistle. The discussion explores Karaite and Rabbinical views on life after death, the Jewish concept of Hell, reincarnation, and astrology.Continue Reading
Prophet Pearls #39 – Chukat (Judges 11:1-33)June 20, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Chukat covering Judges 11:1-33. Gordon and Johnson draw parallels between events in this portion and current diplomatic strategies over the land of Israel. ForContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #39 – Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)June 19, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1), we discuss, is there a red heifer in Israel? What is the water of menstruation for cleansing? Does a corrupt priesthood invalidate the water of purification and are weContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #160 – Does God Have a Body?June 14, 2023In this episode of Hebrew Voices #160, Does God Have a Body?, Nehemia talks to Dr. Gabriel Wasserman about a medieval Karaite epistle. Their discussion explores Jewish moneylending, Sabbath observance, and a rabbinical Midrash about the size of God’s bodyContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #38 – Korach (1 Samuel 11:14-12:22)June 13, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Korach covering 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22. Gordon and Johnson’s insight into the language, history, and context surrounding Samuel’s trip to Gilgal not only inform theContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #38 – Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)June 12, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32), we discuss whether in the rebellion against Moses & Aaron, Korah, Dathan and Abiram established a rival tabernacle? Who are the “men of renown”? Were Korah’s sons also amongContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Secret Messianic Believers in Israel: Part 2June 7, 2023In this Secret Messianic Believers in Israel: Part 2, Nehemia continues his discussion with David Serner about “Jesus-believing Israelis”. Serner reveals the true story of “secret believers” embedded within Orthodox Judaism, how belief in Yeshua leads some Israeli Jews toContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #37 – Shlach (Joshua 2:1-24)June 6, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Shlach covering Joshua 2:1-24. In the story of the prostitute Rahab hiding the spies, Gordon and Johnson agree to disagree on their interpretations forContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #37 – Shlach (Numbers 13:1-15:41)June 5, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Shlach (Numbers 13:1-15:41), we discuss what does the name Hoshea mean? Is there Hebrew slang in the Torah? What is God’s perspective of forgiveness? Caleb and Jesus went into the land? What doesContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #159 – Messianic Jews in IsraelMay 31, 2023In this episode of Hebrew Voices #159, Messianic Jews in Israel, Nehemia joins with David Serner who carried out the first survey of “Jesus-believing Israelis”. They discuss whether Messianic Judaism in Israel is a sincere belief or a ploy toContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #36 – Beha’alotecha (Zechariah 2:10[2:14]-4:7)May 30, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Beha’alotecha covering Zechariah 2:10[2:14]-4:7. Gordon and Johnson bring their best scholarship along with their best guesses to decipher Joshua’s emotive vision of the angel ofContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #36 – Beha’alotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)May 29, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Beha’alotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16), where are the teaching priests today? Move with the cloud – what was the purpose of the trumpets? Quail and “the graves of lust” – was the mixed multitude framed?Continue Reading
Released From the Support Team Study Vault! – Shavuot Feast of OathsMay 24, 2023Released From the Support Team Study Vault! – Shavuot Feast of Oaths, where I look at whether the revelation at Sinai was given on Shavuot. May Yehovah cover us with His garment and bring us into His covenant by oath!Continue Reading
Prophet Pearls #35 – Naso (Judges 13:2-25)May 23, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Naso covering Judges 13:2-25. This portion concerns the birth of Samson and corresponds to the Torah portion which includes the vow of the NazariteContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #35 – Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)May 22, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89), Nehemia Gordon shares a peak into his book Shattering the Conspiracy of Silence: The Hebrew Power of the Priestly Blessing Unleashed. What is holy water used for? Can theContinue Reading
Support Team Study – SBL Reactions 2022: Part 2May 17, 2023In this Support Team Study – SBL Reactions 2022 Part 2, Nehemia continues discussing with Rabbi Dr. David Moster and Nelson Calvillo the demographics of Messianic Jews in Israel, Emanuel Tov’s contributions to textual criticism, and whether “fake” Dead SeaContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #34 – Bamidbar (Hosea 1:10-2:20[2:1-22])May 16, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Bamidbar covering Hosea 1:10-2:20 [2:1-22]. Gordon and Johnson begin by establishing a place and time: The Northern Kingdom, its capital Jezreel and the days ofContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #34 – Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)May 15, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20), we talk about the meaning of the terms Bamidbar and Shaddai, decipher the names Schlemiel and Schlimazel, and uncover the secret of Hasenpfeffer Incorporated. We also explore the questions: WhoContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Hebrew Bible Manuscript Gold RushMay 10, 2023In this Support Team Study – Hebrew Bible Manuscript Gold Rush, Nehemia joins forces with University of Cambridge scholar Vincent Beiler to understand the Sassoon Codex, expected to become the most valuable book ever sold at auction. They talk aboutContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #33 – Bechukotai (Jeremiah 16:19-17:14)May 9, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Bechukotai covering Jeremiah 16:19-17:14. Gordon and Johnson discuss the lies that Jeremiah refers to and who inherited them—including the biggest lie of all—the deceptionContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #32 – Behar (Jeremiah 32:6-27)May 9, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Behar covering Jeremiah 32:6-27. To shed light on Jeremiah’s purchase of a field in this portion, Gordon provides information about archaeological discoveries and howContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #33 – Bechukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34)May 8, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Bechukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34), we discuss the “if”s and “but”s of the blessings and curses, the meaning and gravity of vows and dedications, and how does one redeem their tithe.Continue Reading
Torah Pearls #32 – Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)May 8, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2), we discuss when is Shemitah (the Sabbatical Year) and whether it should be observed outside of Israel, whether the Yovel (Jubilee Year) is in the 49th or 50th year, andContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls Plus #25 – Connecting the DotsMay 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls Plus #25, Connecting the Dots, Nehemia and Keith explore the confusion around the words “one jot and one tittle” in Matt. 5:18, discuss one of the major debates of Jewish history – the question of theContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #23 – Lighting the LampsMay 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #23, Lighting the Lamps, Nehemia and Keith tackle a 2000-year old misconception about one of the vessels in the Temple and consider evidence from archeological artifacts to gain a glimpse at what Moses saw onContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #19 – Sons of GodMay 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #19, Sons of God, Nehemia and Keith discuss Yeshua’s line of defense against a mob that wanted to stone him, the richness of meaning of the Hebrew word for God (Elohim), and a bizarre passageContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #158 – Sassoon Codex Under a MicroscopeMay 3, 2023In this episode of Hebrew Voices #158, Sassoon Codex Under a Microscope, Nehemia speaks with Nelson Calvillo of the Institute for Hebrew Bible Manuscript Research about the most important Hebrew Bible manuscript in private hands, about to be sold atContinue Reading