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April 27, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Was it hard for Moses to convince the people to trust God? What did God do in response to their mistrust?
Scripture Reference: Exodus 34:6-7
Do you ever choose to purposefully disobey God? Have you ever said an unkind word to another person? Have you ever lied to someone? Have you ever gone over the speed limit? These are all the same as disobeying God…
Will God punish your kids and grandkids if you sin? See Deuteronomy 24:16
Why does God give us a choice if He already knows our decision?
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
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April 26, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:16-17
According to the information in these two verses, the nation should be angry with Moses and Israel. What did they offer instead?
Should we love our enemies just as we love our allies?
What is the purpose of the Passover?
Do coincidences exist? Or is everything predestined by God?
Listen as Rabbi Michael Vowell shares a story about a neighbor he once had who was a Neo Nazi. “If He can make a Neo Nazi be at peace with a Jew, He can take care of your boss.”
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:20
How often do you fully trust God?
Do you complain first or do you pray first?
Is the Bible more than just stories for us to tell our children and grandchildren?
HINT: Yep!
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
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April 25, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:11
The lesson from this short verse is this: Wait on the Lord.
Did Moses learn this lesson quickly or did it take some time for him to realize this?
Listen as Rabbi Vowell shares a short story of his personal desire to plant a church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. How did God humble him and his wife during this time?
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:14-15
Could Moses trust God?
God always reveals:
His uniqueness
His close intimate presence
His blessing
Have you seen God like this lately?
Rabbi Vowell says this: “God expects our relationship with Him to be two-sided. We have to work just as hard as He does.”
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
April 24, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does “Adonai” mean? Why do Jews say Adonai instead of the name Jesus?
Why did Greek writers place the “AOA” within “YHWH”? Did this confuse people? Did people begin to mispronounce YHWH because of the three letters?
Is saying Jehovah right or wrong?
Why is “God” always capitalized as “LORD” in the Bible?
How many times is Adonai used in the Bible? HINT: It’s a lot!!
Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:11-12
Did this event open up Moses’s eyes to what was really happening? Did Moses require God’s help?
Rabbi Vowell says this: “At a certain point in our lives, we have to stop trying to always be in charge and let Him conduct His rescue operation.”
Tune in tomorrow as Rabbi Vowell shares more on Exodus 3:11.
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
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April 23, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does Yeshua (Jesus) mean? While Rabbi Michael Vowell is serious about the names of God, he shares a funny joke with the class…
At Rabbi Vowell’s synagogue, they begin each service with the following:
Ha-foke-bah
Ha-foke-bah
De-cola-bah
Ha-foke-bah
Ha-foke-bah
Mashiach-bah
Listen for the English translation!
Do you have confidence in who God says He is? Reference: Psalm 68:20-21
Does God offer escape routes? Psalm 118:25-26
What does “Adonai” mean? Why do Jews say Adonai instead of the name Jesus?
NOTE: Rabbi Vowell will expand on this in Tuesday’s segment…
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
March 30, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Was it hard for Moses to convince the people to trust God? What did God do in response to their mistrust?
Scripture Reference: Exodus 34:6-7
Do you ever choose to purposefully disobey God? Have you ever said an unkind word to another person? Have you ever lied to someone? Have you ever gone over the speed limit? These are all the same as disobeying God…
Will God punish your kids and grandkids if you sin? See Deuteronomy 24:16
Why does God give us a choice if He already knows our decision?
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
March 29, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:16-17
According to the information in these two verses, the nation should be angry with Moses and Israel. What did they offer instead?
Should we love our enemies just as we love our allies?
What is the purpose of the Passover?
Do coincidences exist? Or is everything predestined by God?
Listen as Rabbi Michael Vowell shares a story about a neighbor he once had who was a Neo Nazi. “If He can make a Neo Nazi be at peace with a Jew, He can take care of your boss.”
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:20
How often do you fully trust God?
Do you complain first or do you pray first?
Is the Bible more than just stories for us to tell our children and grandchildren?
HINT: Yep!
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
March 28, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:11
The lesson from this short verse is this: Wait on the Lord.
Did Moses learn this lesson quickly or did it take some time for him to realize this?
Listen as Rabbi Vowell shares a short story of his personal desire to plant a church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. How did God humble him and his wife during this time?
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:14-15
Could Moses trust God?
God always reveals:
His uniqueness
His close intimate presence
His blessing
Have you seen God like this lately?
Rabbi Vowell says this: “God expects our relationship with Him to be two-sided. We have to work just as hard as He does.”
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
March 27, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does “Adonai” mean? Why do Jews say Adonai instead of the name Jesus?
Why did Greek writers place the “AOA” within “YHWH”? Did this confuse people? Did people begin to mispronounce YHWH because of the three letters?
Is saying Jehovah right or wrong?
Why is “God” always capitalized as “LORD” in the Bible?
How many times is Adonai used in the Bible? HINT: It’s a lot!!
Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:11-12
Did this event open up Moses’s eyes to what was really happening? Did Moses require God’s help?
Rabbi Vowell says this: “At a certain point in our lives, we have to stop trying to always be in charge and let Him conduct His rescue operation.”
Tune in tomorrow as Rabbi Vowell shares more on Exodus 3:11.
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
March 26, 2018
Title: The Names of God
Topic: The Names of God
Discussed by Rabbi Michael Vowell
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
Everything that we need is found in the Bible, including the names of God. But, who is God? What does His name mean? How many names represent the name of God?
Each day this week, Rabbi Michael Vowell brings us to a closer understanding of God by studying His name. Rabbi Michael Vowell heads the
Congregation Beth Messiah in Houston, one of the largest Jewish congregations in the nation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does Yeshua (Jesus) mean? While Rabbi Michael Vowell is serious about the names of God, he shares a funny joke with the class…
At Rabbi Vowell’s synagogue, they begin each service with the following:
Ha-foke-bah
Ha-foke-bah
De-cola-bah
Ha-foke-bah
Ha-foke-bah
Mashiach-bah
Listen for the English translation!
Do you have confidence in who God says He is? Reference: Psalm 68:20-21
Does God offer escape routes? Psalm 118:25-26
What does “Adonai” mean? Why do Jews say Adonai instead of the name Jesus?
NOTE: Rabbi Vowell will expand on this in Tuesday’s segment…
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization