Entries by Isaac Geoffrey

For Such a Time as Now

We all know the story of Purim. A beautiful Jewish girl is taken from her family and married by the foreign, occupying king. Her cousin warns her that the king’s right-hand-man is plotting to exterminate the Jewish people. The girl boldly faces the king, risking her life to expose the conspiracy. Her people are saved, […]

An Obsolete Priesthood

“And having been made perfect, He became a cause of age-enduring salvation to all those obeying Him, having been addressed by God as a Kohen Gadol according to the order of Mal’kiy-Tzedeq.” (He. 5:9-10, mjlt) The book of Hebrews speaks of a mystery central to our faith: How did the great High Priest, Yeshua, arise […]

Light to the Nations

And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant…—for I am honored in the eyes of the Lord, and my God has become my strength—he says: “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring […]

Today Is Holy

Apples and honey. Rituals and recitations. Lulavs and etrogs. The traditions of the Fall holy days appear to provide great fullness to the season. For many, it is a rich cultural experience—deeply immersing, and spiritually profound. A practical cornucopia of memories, lessons, and opportunities to learn about the Messiah… Or is it?

Israel: Preserved With a Promise

“In Israel, in order to be a realist, you must believe in miracles.” –David Ben-Gurion, first Israeli Prime Minister This year, the modern State of Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, a truly monumental event. The God of Abra­ham, Isaac, and Jacob has once again shown immense favor to His people, and it is only by […]