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Support Team Study – Mystery of the Million Stone

May 15, 2015

Shalom Support Team! Thank you for standing with me on the Wall! In this latest update, I explain how a 22-hour layover in Istanbul led to a better understanding of the difference between Hebrew and Greek thought and a deeper

003: Scene of the Purim Crime

March 6, 2015

This morning, as Jews around the world celebrated Purim, a terrorist drove his car into a crowd of people in Jerusalem. Within hours, Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon were at the scene of the crime to talk about what happened and

#002: Pre-Aviv in the Jordan Valley Feb 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

I went down to examine the barley in the Jordan Valley today (Friday Feb 27, 2015). I was thought I might find barley in the vegetative state (like grass) after the snow and hail. Instead, I found barley in the

#001 – Leaving for the Aviv Search 2015

February 26, 2015

I recorded this brief discussion about the Aviv and the Biblical Calendar just before heading to the airport in San Antonio, Texas on my way to Israel for the 2015 annual Aviv Search.

Karaites in the Holocaust? A Case of Mistaken Identity

November 28, 2014

One of the most common misconceptions about Karaite Jews is that they had a questionable role in the holocaust. It is commonly reported that the Nazis did not consider Karaite Jews to be Jewish and that some Karaite Jews even

Support Team Study – The Fundamental Flaw in Judaism

September 24, 2014

“I will love them freely; for my wrath is turned away from them.” Hosea 14:4 Hey Support Team! In many of my studies, I talk or write about the minutia of Biblical understanding. These topics are important, but sometimes I

Proof of the Oral Law

September 5, 2014

The Torah portion of Ki Teitzei contains a commandment for soldiers of the Israelite army to bury their excrement while out in the field (Deuteronomy 23:13). Years ago I was inspired by this verse to write a satirical piece entitled:

Nehemia’s Newsletter

August 4, 2014

Weekly email newsletter to keep you apprised of Nehemia Gordon’s new and featured podcasts, in-depth pertinent studies, and the inside scoop on special projects he’s currently working on.

Laws of Niddah in Leviticus 15

June 23, 2014

Nehemia Gordon provides insight on the laws concerning niddah found in Leviticus 15, 18, and 20. Niddah refers to a menstruating woman or a woman who has not become ritually clean following her period. Gordon defines the different types of

The Ways of the Lord are Not Fair

June 23, 2014

Nehemia discusses Ezekiel 18 & 33. Why did the Israelites say, “The ways of the Lord is unfair” (Ezekiel 33:17)? What did they mean by, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” (Ezekiel

Decision Time – Keith Johnson (Open Door Series – Part 16)

June 22, 2014

Keith Johnson presents the Decision Time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R20_Lo2d60E?rel=0 Related Posts: Hebrew Voices Episodes Support Team Studies Nehemia Gordon’s Teachings on the Name of God

Taking Back the Truth – Nehemia Gordon (Open Door Series – Part 15)

June 22, 2014

Nehemia Gordon speaks about Taking Back the Truth. Related Posts: The Yom Kippur Jazz Singer Hebrew Voices Episodes Support Team Studies Nehemia Gordon’s Teachings on the Name of God

Dedication Uncovered – Keith Johnson (Open Door Series – Part 14)

June 22, 2014

Keith Johnson speaks about Dedication Uncovered. Related Posts:Hebrew Voices EpisodesSupport Team StudiesNehemia Gordon’s Teachings on the Name of God

Yeshua Proclaims His Father’s Name – Keith Johnson (Open Door Series – Part 12)

June 22, 2014

Keith Johnson speaks about Yeshua proclaiming the name of His Father.

Minding My Own Business – Nehemia Gordon (Open Door Series – Part 9)

June 22, 2014

In Part 9 of the Open Door Series “Minding My Own Business”, Nehemia Gordon speaks about how he was minding his own business in academia when the Creator of the universe had other plans. Related Posts: Reggie White’s Spiritual Journey

Keep Reading – Keith Johnson (Open Door Series – Part 7)

June 22, 2014

Keith Johnson speaks in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the topic of “Keep Reading.” Related Posts:Hebrew Voices EpisodesSupport Team StudiesNehemia Gordon’s Teachings on the Name of God

When the Going Gets Tough – Keith Johnson (Open Door Series – Part 10)

June 21, 2014

Keith Johnson speaks about “When the Going Gets Tough” in the Open Door Series Part 10 Related Posts: Hebrew Voices Episodes Support Team Studies Nehemia Gordon’s Teachings on the Name of God

To Hell and Back with Nehemia Gordon (Open Door Series – Part 8)

June 8, 2014

In episode 8 of the Open Door Series, Nehemia speaks about his adventures to Hell and back, literally. Hell is a geographic location in Jerusalem known in the Bible as Gehenna, or the Hinnom Valley (shown in the photo on

Learn the Lord’s Prayer in Hebrew

May 24, 2014

Learn the “Our Father” prayer in Hebrew. This version of the Lord’s Prayer was preserved by Jewish rabbis in the Hebrew Gospel of Matthew. Click on each word to hear it recited by Keith Johnson and see the translation.

Inviting the Name In with Keith Johnson (Open Door Series Part 6)

May 21, 2014

In Part 6 of the Open Door series, Keith Johnson speaks about “Inviting the Name In”. Throughout history both Jews and Christians have allowed fear, anger, and circumstances to separate them from God’s name. But our heavenly Father said He

Opening the Door with Nehemia Gordon (Open Door Series – Part 5)

May 21, 2014

In Part 5 of the Open Door Series, Nehemia Gordon teaches on the name that is the source of all blessing and at the heart of the Priestly Blessing. Gordon explains the literal meaning of God’s personal name and the

The Name of God in Action with Keith Johnson (Open Door Series – Part 4)

May 21, 2014

Part 4 of the Open Door Series features Keith Johnson speaking on the Name of God in Action. God is breaking down barriers of tradition and calling Jew and Gentile to search the Scriptures for truth that will allow them

The Name of God with Nehemia Gordon (Open Door Series – Part 3)

May 21, 2014

In Part 3 of the Open Door Series, Nehemia Gordon explains how the name of God, sacred to both Jews and Christians, has become hidden by time and tradition. Beginning with Roman persecution forbidding Jews to speak the name through

The Hebrew Gospel of Matthew with Nehemia Gordon (Open Door Series – Part 2)

May 21, 2014

Open Door Series Part 2 features Nehemia Gordon speaking on the Hebrew Gospel of Matthew. Nehemia Gordon, a Karaite Jew and academic scholar, relates how he joined together with Keith Johnson, an African American Methodist pastor to study an original

Discovering Common Ground with Keith Johnson (Open Door Series – Part 1)

May 21, 2014

Open Door Series Part 1 features Keith Johnson speaking on the topic of “Discovering Common Ground.” Johnson relates the fascinating beginnings of his prophetic friendship with Nehemia Gordon. A dream led Johnson to Jerusalem in search of a Torah scroll

Deconstructing the Lord’s Prayer on NPR

May 7, 2014

Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson speak to NPR about A Prayer to Our Father, their book about The Lord’s Prayer and its Hebrew roots. Hear the remarkable story of the authors’ journey to Jerusalem, through history, and across different religious beliefs

Persecution on the Temple Mount

May 1, 2014

My Methodist friend Keith Johnson was recently kicked off the Temple Mount. Now that he has first-hand experience of the persecution perpetrated by the Muslims who control the Temple Mount, he decided to take a stand. Keith was the only

The Power of Positivity… Through the Eyes of King David

April 25, 2014

This past week I had a golden opportunity to jump on the bandwagon of negativity and bash a brother who did something I disagree with theologically, historically, and biblically. I could have scored some easy points for my “team.” It

What I Learned from a Laotian Elephant

February 19, 2014

A few weeks ago I was bathing an elephant in northern Laos, when she suddenly decided to toss me headlong into the murky waters of the Mekong River. My encounter with Ms. Snuffleupagus got me thinking about the Hebrew word

We Don’t Need No Fat Country!

October 30, 2013

I hear all the time that the name of our Creator should be pronounced “Yahweh” based on this or that transcription in some foreign language. One of the most popular arguments points to ancient Akkadian sources. I could spend a

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