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.
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."