Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Life together, in the body of Messiah is one of both gladness and sorrow. To be a friend you have to identify with people both when they are glad and also when they are sad.
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Mark Rantz:
Within Judaism, the Hebrew month of Tamuz offers powerful imagery of both sobering reflection and hope for redemption and restoration. This month marks our national descent into mourning, when we remember the destruction of both Temples.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Paul is giving us instruction on how to live in a way that reflects the character of Yeshua. This is a tough one. He says we are to "bless those who persecute" us. I want to ask Paul, "In whose world?"
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
How do we live life in the body? We give generously to other parts of the body, and we all want our donations to count. I can't tell you how many prayer letters from ministries I've received in the last 2 years, all asking for funds.
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Lisa Stanczak:
Exodus 33 tells the story of when Moses did not settle for good but pressed in for the greatness of Adonai. Moses wanted more than God’s presence; he asked to see God’s glory. What would happen if we were to do the same today?
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
We are slowly, but diligently, working our way through Paul's list of ways we should conduct ourselves as we matriculate in the family of God.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Remember, this is a lesson in living in the body of Messiah. In general this is an exhortation to continue Begs a question, at what point do we get to say, "That's enough, I'm going to cash in my chips and take it to the house?"
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Troy Wallace:
At the heart of the Jewish community lies a conviction that all that has been entrusted to us is for the sake of the next generation. This is often summarized by the
Jewish value of l'dor v'dor - to generation generation.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Can you hear God saying, "That whole "brotherly love" thing, I really meant it!?" Both John and Peter thought God meant it, and emphasized it.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Today we begin thirteen verses of specific instruction. Naturally, Paul begins with true love and follows that with a clear distinction between good and evil. The world's view of love is frequently tainted with selfishness ...
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Eric Tietelman:
A great mystery is unfolding before our eyes as we draw closer to the fullness of Israel’s redemption, and she is restored to the family. We are living in “that day,” when Jewish souls are once again coming to faith in Yeshua.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Paul is building a list of giftings. I don't think it is intended to be exhaustive: prophesy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading and mercy. Whatever we do in the name of the Lord, we should do it with excellence.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Paul is beginning a few verses in which he talks about various gifts and the appropriate use of them. First, let me assure you that you are gifted. Whether you know it or not; don't try to deny it.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
There are no wasted words in Scripture. Why did Paul have to tell the Romans that although thee are many of us, we are one body in Messiah? As if that isn't enough, he adds, "and everyone parts of one another."
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Paul is expanding the theme of humility he started in the previous verse. To really be "parts of one another" we've got to humble ourselves. We must realize that we need each other to accomplish God's purposes.
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James Kearney:
I love football, American football, especially professional football. This year, as a Seattleite, I was particularly excited because my home team, the Seattle Seahawks, made it all the way to the Super Bowl. Not only that, but they won...
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Paul has already given us a treatise on holy living individually and another treatise on the importance of including Jewish people in the Body of Messiah; now he is adding a treatise on the importance of communal living.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Last time we studied Romans 12:1 in which Paul implored us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice. Today, we are instructed in the "renewing of your mind" which Paul calls our transformation. He makes this mind transformation ...
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
In this world we have options. We can obey God or disobey Him. So it is important in this life to control what we can control. This is especially important concerning our physical bodies.
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Rabbi Michael Weiner:
Romans 11:33a O the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! So, let's ask the question, "How deep are God's riches?" Deep enough to include you, me and all His followers in His family, that's how deep.
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