Romans 6:1-5 - Called to Walk in Newness of Life
Hebrews 11:4-5 - Pleasing God and the More Excellent Sacrifice
From Hebrews 11:4-5, in his study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam shares about the faith of Abel and Enoch, firstly of Abel, who offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, demonstrating his submission to God’s requirement for a blood offering; and secondly of Enoch, who walked with God by faith and was taken to heaven without experiencing death. Both men bore a godly testimony to the world, and their lives of faith continue to speak even today, for they pleased God.
Habakkuk 2:9-20 - No Injustice Escapes God's Judgment
From the study on the Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּוּק), chapter 2:9–20, Brother Gideon Levytam points us to the five “woes” or judgments that God pronounced upon the Babylonians, a nation He would raise up as an instrument in His hand to punish His own people Israel. Each of these woes condemns a specific type of sin. Although directed especially at the Babylonians (the Chaldeans), yet the message remains relevant to all nations and to every individual who acts unjustly.
Psalms 103:15-22 - Bless the Lord, O You His Hosts
A call to all creation—angels, saints, and every soul—to recognize human frailty and join in exalting the everlasting mercy and sovereign rule of the Lord.
Romans 5:12-21 - One Man's Obedience Made Many Righteous
From Chapter 5:12–21 of the study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam highlight, how the Apostle Paul contrasts Adam and Yeshua the Messiah to explain the origin of sin and the greatness of God’s grace. Paul teaches that sin entered the world through one man, Adam, and with Adam’s sin came death, which spread to all humanity because all have sinned. Even before God gave the Law of Moses to Israel, death reigned, revealing that the curse of sin affected all people. Adam is presented as a type of the Messiah, yet the contrast is striking: whereas Adam’s disobedience brought condemnation upon all, Yeshua’s obedience brought justification and life to all who believe in Him. Paul emphasizes that God’s grace is far greater than man’s sin, while one man’s offence brought judgment to many, the righteousness of the Messiah brings the gift of eternal life to all who trust in Him.
Habakkuk 2:5-8 - Plunderers Will Be Plundered
From the study on the Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּוּק), chapter 2:5–8, Brother Gideon Levytam continues to draw our attention to the powerful prophetic warning concerning the character of the Babylonian nation. In their greed, oppression, and pursuit of unjust gain, the Babylonians would show no mercy to any people. Yet, they were permitted by God to come as a means of disciplining His people, Israel. Nevertheless, Habakkuk is assured that Babylon, though used for a time, would not go unpunished. Because they plundered many nations, shed innocent blood, and brought destruction upon cities and lands, they themselves would, in due time, be plundered by other nations under the righteous judgment of God.
Hebrews 11:1-3 - Faith is the Substance and Evidence of Things Not Seen
From Hebrews 11:1–3, in his study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam introduces the 11th chapter as the chapter of faith, where the Hebrew author explains that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, showing that throughout history, each believer who trusted in God bore a good testimony before a world that rejected God and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah, and that by faith we understand the worlds were created by God through His word, so that all that is seen was not made from visible things, but by God, the Creator of all.
The Two Comings of the King of Israel
From the three passages of Zechariah 9:9–10, Matthew 27, and Revelation 19, Brother Gideon Levytam presents a gospel message concerning the person and work of Yeshua (Jesus the Messiah), the King of the Jews. God promised His people Israel that, in due time, He would send them a King: a just King who would first come in humility to suffer and die, and who will come again to rule and reign as King of kings. As Zechariah proclaims, "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee" As John declares, "And I saw heaven opened, and behold a whitehorse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, He hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."
Romans 5:5-11 - The Evidence of the Love of God
From Chapter 5:5–11 of the study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam highlights Paul’s testimony to the overwhelming love of God for all humanity. Shaul (Paul) wrote to the Roman believers that the evidence of God’s love for the world was demonstrated when Jesus the Messiah came down from heaven, took on human form, and offered Himself as a sacrifice to God, a sweet-smelling savour. Paul emphasized three key truths: (1) when we were without strength, in due time Messiah died for the ungodly; (2) while we were still sinners, Messiah died for us; and (3) when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son. Through the Lord Jesus the Messiah, believers are reconciled to God, both for time and for eternity.
Habakkuk 2:2-4 - The Just Shall Live by His Faith
From the study on the Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּוּק), chapter 2:2–4, Brother Gideon Levytam draws our attention to God’s response to the prophet. Habakkuk was perplexed by the Lord’s answer, that He would send the Babylonians to discipline His people, Israel. Yet in His providence, the LORD gave Habakkuk a vision concerning Israel’s future restoration. He said, "Write the vision clearly on tablets," so that the godly in Israel, those who trust in the LORD, would wait patiently for its fulfilment. In the appointed time, the LORD’s promise would come to pass: "The just shall live by his faith."
Hebrews 10:32-39 - Do Not Lose Confidence in Jesus the Messiah
From Hebrews 10:32–39, in his study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam emphasizes the encouragement that the author gives to his fellow Hebrew brethren. Not to lose their confidence in the Lord Jesus the Messiah, as their trust will be richly rewarded by God. The early Hebrew believers endured persecution and affliction, yet they were exhorted to live by faith in Yeshua the Messiah, who has promised to return in due time and take all who trust in God to be with Himself.