Hebrews 11:20-22 - The Faith of Yitzchak, Yaakov, and Yosef
Hebrews 11:8-19 - Abraham's Life of Faith
From Hebrews 11:8–19, in his study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam points us to the encouragement given by the author to the Hebrew believers of the first century. The author highlights the life of faith of Abraham, from the time he was called to leave his country, his kindred, and his father’s house, to journey to the promised land of Canaan. Abraham’s faith in God and His promises became a powerful example for all believers, especially the promise of the coming Messiah, as God said, “for in Isaac shall thy seed be called” (Genesis 21:12b, quoted in Hebrews 11:18).
Habakkuk 3:3-7 - The Glory and Judgment of the Coming Messiah
From his study on the Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּוּק), chapter 3:3–7, Brother Gideon Levytam points us to what the LORD revealed to Habakkuk concerning the second coming of the Messiah. God, in the person of the Messiah, will return to judge the enemies of His people Israel. He will come in glory, His splendour covering the heavens, and the earth filled with His praise. He will measure the earth, He will look and shake the nations; the everlasting mountains will be scattered, and the perpetual hills will bow down before Him. God’s ways are everlasting. Before Him goes pestilence, and burning coals will go forth at His feet. the tents of Cushan will be in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Median will tremble.
Romans 6:12-15 - Yield Yourselves to God as Instruments of Righteousness
From Romans 6:12–15, in his study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam continues to share Paul’s teaching on sanctification. In these verses, Paul instructs the forgiven believers in Rome, and all who believe in the Lord Jesus the Messiah, to live for the Lord by yielding the members of their bodies as instruments of righteousness to God. Because of God’s grace in forgiving their sins through Yeshua the Messiah, God’s people are called to respond in obedience and not continue willfully to live in sin.
Romans 6:6-11 - Crucified and Raised with the Messiah
From Romans 6:6–11, in his study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam continues to expound on Paul’s teaching regarding the subject of sanctification. In his exhortation to the Roman believers, Paul repeatedly uses the word “knowing” to emphasize their positional standing before God, a reminder to them, and to all believers, that they now belong to the Lord Jesus the Messiah. Although believers in Jesus the Messiah are still living in this world, they are to know and understand that through the Messiah’s death, their old sinful identity was also put to death before God. Furthermore, because they are united with Jesus the Messiah in His resurrection, they are called to live for God, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 11:6-7 - True Faith in God Produces Good Works
From Hebrews 11:6–7, in his study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam highlights the clear declaration of what God expects from mankind. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Anyone who desires to come to God must believe that He is a holy God and that He rewards those who truly and diligently seek Him. Just as Noah, who was warned by God of the judgment to come, obeyed by humbling himself and submitting to God’s command to build an ark, even though rain had not yet fallen on the earth. By trusting in God, Noah saved his family and, in doing so, became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Habakkuk 3:1-2 - A Plea for Mercy in Wrath
From his study on the Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּוּק), chapter 3:1–2, Brother Gideon Levytam examines the prophet’s response to God’s declaration that He would bring the Babylonians to judge the people of Judah. Habakkuk confessed that he had heard God’s voice and was afraid. In reverence and concern, he pleaded with God to revive and sustain His people, Israel, even in the midst of the long years of discipline. Habakkuk earnestly beseeched God to remember mercy in the midst of His wrath.
Romans 6:1-5 - Called to Walk in Newness of Life
From Chapter 6:1-5 of the study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam introduces the third section of the Book of Romans, which deals with the subject of “sanctification.” Paul exhorts the Roman believers and all true believers in Yeshua the Messiah, to understand that although the forgiveness of sins is freely given as a gift from God through Jesus the Messiah and His atoning sacrifice, they must also remember that now, they belong to God, and as believers, they are called to walk in newness of life, a life that honours God and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.
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.