MASHAL (משל) -- The Wisdom of Solomon

King Solomon also called Jedidiah יְדִידְיָה which is derived from Yedidiah. His names means "beloved of the Lord." Yedidiah combines "yādid" (meaning "beloved") with "Yah" (a form of God's name).

He was the successor of his father, King David. Solomon was the penultimate ruler of all Twelve Tribes of Israel under an amalgamated Israel and Judah. He reigned from 970 to 931 BC and Israel expanded greatly under him. Solomon built the first temple of Israel in approximately 967 BC.

Solomon is credited for the biblical wisdom Book of Proverbs. It is said that Solomon’s wisdom surpassed that of all other men in the East and Egypt. His reputation for wisdom was so great that even kings and queens. Even the Queen of Sheba traveled well over 1,000 miles to see his glory, here his wisdom and recieve his counsel (1 Kings 10:1).

Solomon's wisdom was not only intellectual but also practical and deeply insightful about human nature and divine principles. This wisdom helped him govern Israel justly and brought great prosperity during his reign. 

Solomon's wisdom is legendary to this day, with millions turning to his writings every day!

Yeshua (Jesus) compared himself to King Solomon when speaking of the prophet Jonah.  In the Gospels, Matthew 12:42, Jesus says, “The queen of the south will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon is here.” By this, Jesus declares that He is greater than Solomon in wisdom, authority, and significance, emphasizing that people should listen to Him even more than they did to Solomon.

In Luke 11:31: Jesus says, “The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon is here.” Jesus uses this to highlight that He is greater than Solomon, yet His own generation refuses to listen, unlike the Queen of Sheba who traveled far to hear Solomon.

What is about the wisdom of Jesus that is greater than Solomon? It is the understanding of the wisdom. What gives them the understanding? The answer is fundamental to the message of Jesus--the Holy Spirit. The Jewish leaders didn't get it...but to be fair, even the apostles didn't understand at that point. It wasn't until John and Peter saw the burial Linens that they understood "the sign of Jonah."

Psalm 72 is the last psalm that King David wrote. The Jewish leaders at that time believed Psalm 72 was about King Solomon. I wonder what they'd make of it if they believed in the ressurection? After all, Yeshua does tell them to search their scriptures in John 5:39. Surely that would lead the Pharisees and Sadducees to The Book of Jonah and Psalm 72. In Gematria, the Hebrew word חֶסֶד chesed (loving-kindness) has a value of 72 (Hect 8 + Samech 60 + Dalet 4). That would have been a solid clue that not all of them would have missed -- including Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. 

END-TIMES FORESHADOWING

There is an important end-times message for Jews.  In Matthew 12:41, speaking of "End Times" Yeshua says that, "The Men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here."

Jesus compares Solomon’s splendor with God’s splendor in Matthew 6:29 -- “Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all hi s splendor was dressed like one of these.”  He does the same in Luke 12:27 where Jesus says, “Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” 

Let's not race past this rather simple comparative statement. In the Bible, "splendor" refers to magnificence, brilliance, glory, or radiant beauty. It often describes the majestic and awe-inspiring nature of God. Splendor conveys the overwhelming beauty, majesty, and exalted status of God's presence and actions.

1. "Lilies" are often associated with purity and innocence in the Bible. In the Song of Solomon, the lily is used as a metaphor for love and beauty. Lilies also represent resurrection and new life, as they bloom in the spring, symbolizing the promise of eternal life in

2. The Light of Yeshua (His "Glory") is not like the glory (the light) from Solomon’s riches. 

3. The "provision" of Jesus comes through his crucifixion. The pain and suffering of the crucifixion equate to God's love, forgiveness, freedom from sin, and reconciliation with God. The Bible says that Solomon was the richest man who ever lived, and yet Yeshua is saying that the wealth of his provision is greater.  Preparing them for his departure, in just the prior chapter, Luke 11:1-4, Jesus teaches his Jewish Apostles how to pray for their daily bread. 

Just after Jesus says in Luke 11:32, "...and behold, something greater than Jonah is here," the very next words Jesus gives us is the following parable:

In Luke 11:33-36: “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad, your body is full of darkness. Therefore be careful lest the light in you be darkness. If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright, as when a lamp with its rays gives you light.”  Keep in mind that the Jews have just been have just been hearing about Jesus's "splendor." Now in these verses Jesus is speaking of the "Light" that will be in his believers after his ressurection.  

Jesus's message concerning Jonah is a prophetic sign to the Jewish leaders that his crucifixion and resurrection will prove that He is greater than Solomon and that greater riches and a more adundant life will come from His Light which is fully revealed at his ressurection. 

Jesus connects wisdom to light by teaching that His message and presence illuminate truth, just as a lamp lights up a room. 

Jesus warns that if people who do not recognize and receive this light, they remain in darkness, even if they think they have light. The healthy “eye” (or spiritual perception) allows a person to be filled with this light, but a bad eye leaves one in darkness.

Jesus says in Luke 11:36 -- "If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright, as when a lamp with its rays gives you light.”

The concept of a "whole body is full of light" that is "wholly bright" is also reference to the Light released at the moment of his ressurection, 1/40th billion of second to be exact, that 34 trillion watts of vacuum ultra-violet light created the image on Jesus's burial linen clothes.  

There's More

If you know me, I like to see if their are any clues in the Hebrew and gematria that correspond to the messages above which I see in the scriptures. So check this out, starting with the Hebrew. 

The Hebrew word for "proverbs" mashal (משל), is also the word for "parables."  The Jews hearing the word marshal would have to recognize that Jesus is telling them to find His wisdom in His parables. This point is given along with his reference to Jonah. 

But there is a significant point to be made about the case which Jesus is making. His parallel reference to Jonah, particularly the aspect that Jonah was in the "great fish for three days and nights," wouldn't be appreciated until after his was death and resurrection. In other words, Jesus is saying that the proof of his wisdom, his marshal, is his crucifixion and resurrection.  Jesus warned the Jewish leaders.

Next I looked at the gematria (numerical value) of the Hebrew word משל (mashal). It is 370. This is calculated by adding the values of its letters: מ (mem) = 40, ש (shin) = 300, ל (lamed) = 30, totaling 370.

Jesus promises "Shalom Shalom," meaning perfect peace. The essence of shalom is not just peace as the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness, well-being, and completeness. The core word (root) of shalom (שָׁלוֹם) is ש-ל-ם (sh-l-m), which means “to be complete,” “whole,” or “sound”. From this root come related words like shalem (“whole, complete”), mushlam (“perfect”), and shulam (“was paid for”).  The Hebrew word Shalem, meaning "Salem" or "complete/peace," also equals 370.  Mashal 370 = Salem 370. Wow!

Still More

Go back to the parable Jesus delivered immediately after stating Jonah was the only sign. Luke 11:33-36: “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.  Jesus metaphor relates to a Light being revealed to those who enter.  In just days after saying this the Apostles John and Peter will enter the tomb, see the Linen Clothes and understand! 

in this same parable, this same mashal, Jesus tells the Jewish leaders "Therefore be careful lest the light in you be darkness." So Jesus isn't only saying he offers greater wisdom than Solomon; he is also saying that his light which will be revealed is different.

To seek a deeper understanding of this point I checked out another source. I looked to see if there were any clues that matched with the Jewish mystical Science of Creation, known as Kabbalah, based on the Tree of Life, otherwise known as Jacob’s Ladder. Look what I found: 

Below is Jacob’s Ladder. The area inside the dotted orange circle drawn on it, is called the Zeir Anpin. Zeir Anpin is Aramaic for "Lesser Countenance" or "Small Face." It is a central concept in Kabbalah, representing a revealed aspect of God. 

In the ancient writing of the Zohar and Lurianic Kabbalah, Zeir Anpin is the perceptible manifestation of the Divine, the aspect through which God relates emotionally to creation.  In summary, Zeir Anpin is the Kabbalistic representation of the Divine which acts as a bridge between the supernatural higher intellect and the manifest world. The Zeir Anpin plays a crucial role in the spiritual structure of the universe. Got an image? Does anyone come to mind? If you said Jesus, check this out -- In Kabbalah, "370 lights" are said to shine from the spiritual face of Zeir Anpin, representing a mystical illumination.  

There is so much more in the actual Book of Jonah. The Book of Jonah sheds light of the Gospel of Jesus, which is why Jesus said, in Matthew 12:38-39 -- Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

Epilogue 

Could it be that the ressurection is captured in the Aaron's blessing? 

Numbers 6:24–26 (ESV) -- The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord lift up his countenance (face) upon you and give you peace. 

LAUGHTER

Genesis 17:17 (KJV) -- Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?

When you think of the word laughter, who comes to mind? It should be Abraham and Sarah's son, Isaac.  

God’s message in giving the name Isaac (יִצְחָק, Yitzhak) is deeply tied to the theme of laughter and the fulfillment of a divine promise. The name means "he will laugh" or "laughter," stemming from the Hebrew root צחק (tz-ch-k), which encompasses joy, disbelief, and even mockery.

The first explicit blessing God gives Abraham is not laughter itself, but the promise of descendants and a covenant (Genesis 12, 15, 17). However, laughter becomes a central theme when God tells Abraham, at age 99, that Sarah will bear him a son. Abraham laughs in wonder at the impossibility (Genesis 17:17), and God commands the child be named Isaac, meaning "he laughs" or "laughter".

Abraham’s laughter is generally understood as a response of amazement and joy at God’s miraculous promise, not disbelief. Later, Sarah also laughs, first in disbelief, then in joy when Isaac is born, saying, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me" (Genesis 21:6).

So, while the first blessing is not literally laughter, God’s promise leads to laughter, first of wonder, then of joy-making laughter a sign of God’s faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promise.

It is notable that Abraham (and later Sarah) speaks of others laughing with them rather than at him (Genesis 21:6), after Isaac’s birth. This phrasing highlights a shift from disbelief or potential ridicule (“laughing at”) to shared joy and amazement (“laughing with”).

Sarah goes from the pain of not having a child to the laughter and joy of Isaac.

Initially, both Abraham and Sarah’s laughter stemmed from incredulity at God’s promise due to their old age. However, the fulfillment of the promise transforms that laughter into communal celebration, not mockery. The text emphasizes that the miracle becomes a source of collective joy, not derision, underlining the positive, redemptive power of God’s actions. This distinction is significant in showing how God’s faithfulness turns what could have been scorn into shared rejoicing.

Thus, the name Isaac is a reminder that God brings joy and fulfillment even out of situations that seem impossible, turning disbelief into rejoicing.

A Fundamental aspect of Comedy

Surprise plays a crucial role in why we find things funny. Surprise is central to comedy. Here is why surprise drives comedy:

Expectation vs. Reality

Comedy often sets up an expectation and then suddenly twists it in an unexpected way. This gap between what we anticipate and what actually happens creates a cognitive “jolt” that triggers laughter.

Breaking Patterns

Humans naturally look for patterns. When a joke or comedic moment breaks a pattern unexpectedly-whether through wordplay, timing, or absurdity-it catches us off guard, making it funny.

Relief and Release

Surprise in comedy can release tension. When something unexpected happens, it can provide a momentary escape from seriousness or stress, leading to laughter as a form of emotional relief.

Connection and Engagement

Surprising twists engage the audience’s attention and make the experience more memorable. They invite the audience to think creatively and reframe what they just heard or saw.

Connection to Laughter in Hebrew Tradition

Interestingly, the Hebrew root for laughter (צחק, tz-ch-k) and the story of Isaac’s birth involve surprise, an unexpected miracle that causes laughter. This aligns beautifully with the idea that laughter often arises from the unexpected, the miraculous, or the reversal of expectations.

Classic Examples of Surprise in Comedy

1. Jokes and Punchlines - A standard joke structure sets up an expectation and then delivers an unexpected twist:

• Setup: "Why don’t scientists trust atoms?"
• Punchline: "Because they make up everything!"

The punchline surprises us by shifting the meaning of "make up."

2. Physical Comedy (Slapstick) - In classic slapstick, surprise comes from the unexpected:

A character slips on a banana peel or gets a pie in the face-events the audience didn’t see coming, which makes them funny.

3. Wordplay and Puns - Puns rely on surprising double meanings. For example, "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."

The second sentence surprises by shifting the meaning of "flies."

4. Stand-Up Comedy - Comedians often use misdirection. For example, "I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."

The punchline twists the expected reaction into a literal one.

We can see God's sense of humor in the biblical story of Isaac’s Birth (Genesis 21). We see it again in the dramatic Book of Esther.

That story is filled with reversals and surprises-Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews is unexpectedly turned on its head, and he is punished instead. The festival of Purim, which commemorates these events, is celebrated with humor, costumes, and playful surprises.

Literary Irony

In literature, irony often relies on surprise. In O. Henry’s "The Gift of the Magi," both main characters sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy a gift for the other, only to discover the gifts are now useless-a poignant and surprising twist.

Laughter as a Mask: The Dual Nature of Humor

1. Humor has been a "Coping Mechanism" throughout Jewish History - Through centuries of hardship, Jews often used humor as a shield against suffering and adversity. Jokes, irony, and laughter provided relief, solidarity, and a way to process pain without succumbing to despair.

Psychologists recognize that humor can be a defense mechanism, allowing people to confront difficult emotions indirectly. The laughter on the outside can sometimes hide tears on the inside.

2. Theatrical Symbolism - The Comedy and Tragedy Masks - The classic Greek theater masks-one smiling, one weeping-capture this duality. The “comedy mask” is not just about joy; it is also about concealed grief, anxiety, or vulnerability.

In Yiddish theater and literature, characters often use humor to mask their struggles, making the audience laugh while hinting at deeper sadness.

3. Jewish Textual - Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) 2:2: “Of laughter, I said: ‘It is madness.’ And of mirth: ‘What does it accomplish?’” This verse reflects the idea that laughter can sometimes be hollow or a distraction from existential pain.

Again, the festival of Purim is marked by laughter, costumes, and revelry, but it commemorates a time of great danger for the Jewish people. The masks and merriment both celebrate survival and subtly acknowledge underlying trauma.

4. The Wise Fool and the Sad Clown - The “wise fool” archetype, common in Jewish folklore, uses humor to reveal truths that are too painful or dangerous to state directly.

The “sad clown” trope in literature and art-think of Charlie Chaplin or Robin Williams-embodies the person who brings joy to others while hiding their own sorrow.

Surprise Makes Us Laugh

Surprise activates our brain’s reward system. When our predictions are upended in a safe context, the resulting confusion and resolution often trigger laughter. It’s a way for our minds to process the unexpected and bond socially over shared amusement.

In short: Whether in jokes, stories, or sacred texts, surprise is a universal engine of laughter-turning the unexpected into joy and connecting us through shared delight.

Breaking Down the Hebrew

The Hebrew root for "laughter" is צ-ח-ק (tz-ch-k). This root gives rise to words like צחוק (tzchok, "laughter") and לצחוק (litzchok, "to laugh"). The verb can appear in different forms and contexts, expressing joy, surprise, disbelief, jesting, or even mockery. 

Here’s a breakdown of the Hebrew root for "laughter" - צחק (Tz-Ch-K) - with each letter’s meaning and symbolism:

• Tzadi (צ): Represents righteousness and humility, with the shape reflecting a person bent in humility, surrendering to a higher power.
• Chet (ח): Symbolizes life and the ability to transcend boundaries, like a rung on a ladder.
• Kuf (ק): Stands for a monkey (imitator), but spiritually, it’s about engaging with the material world while aspiring to spiritual heights.

Each Hebrew letter carries layers of meaning - literal, symbolic, and mystical - adding depth to the words they form.  To my mind, the meaning of the Hebrew letters fits nicely with the story of how Isaac got his name. 

The Hebrew letter ק (kof/kuf) in the core Hebrew word for laughter, is associated with the month of Adar, the season of Purim and joy, and is connected in mystical teachings to laughter. The word "kof" also means "monkey" in Hebrew, an animal linked to amusement and laughter in Jewish thought.

The Jewish sages like Rabbah began their lessons with humor to open hearts and minds. Jews are famously prominent in comedy, especially American comedy, for several historical, cultural, and social reasons.

In the early 20th century, Jewish comedians in The Borscht Belt and Vaudeville, honed their craft in Jewish-only venues which became launching pads for many legendary comedians.

Jewish comedy often features wit, verbal skill, self-mockery, and a critical edge. It frequently mocks social norms, authority figures, and even Jewish traditions themselves, blending humor with social commentary.

At times, estimates suggested that up to 80% of American professional comedians were Jewish, a remarkable disproportionate figure given Jews small percentage of the population.

From the Marx Brothers and Mel Brooks to Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, and Jon Stewart, Jewish comedians have shaped stand-up, television, film, and literary humor, influencing mainstream culture profoundly.

In essence, Jewish comedy is both a cultural survival tool and a rich artistic tradition that transforms historical pain and outsider status into laughter, insight, and resilience. Perhaps it all began with Isaac! 

Conclusion: The Funny Thing Is...

When I am studying a word out, I like to see if the gematria points anything out that reveals a deeper understanding. The gematria value of the Hebrew word for laughter, 421, is the same as for english word "laughter." That's not common, so I really expected for the gematria to turn up something pretty cool. It usually doesn't disappoint me. The funny thing is that in this case, I did not find a match which offers any deeper insight. So I suppose the joke is on me -- I can almost hear God laughing with me.

Ending on a funny note:

A MOMENT IN JEWISH HISTORY THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

On Rosh Hashanah, when I hear the shofar's blasts, I imagine myself at Sinai. When I read the Tenach I like to put myself into the story. I have written many blogs from the perspective of the prophet Jonah. 

About 2000 years ago, Jews in Jerusalem were faced with almost unimaginable dilemma. A man who claimed to be in the lineage of the "Son of David" was promising forgiveness and salvation. 

This was not the first, and it wouldn't be the last time that one in our own Jewish community presented as the Messiah. However, only one such "messiah" made the claims that Yeshua (Jesus) did. Only one did the things that Yeshua did.  And only one resulted in the holiday that is being celebrated around the world this weekend. 

Yeshua (Jesus) wasn't a Christian. He and his followers were Jews. They didn't raise any weapons or gain any wealth. He also was clear that he did NOT come to abolish the Torah. 

Yeshua and his apostles all gave their lives for a cause that was entirely driven by love for Echad, the One God of Israel. The message that Yeshua taught is one Jews should know well -- love your fellow. 

It is such a compelling story that I opened up the Book of Matthew and began to read it. 

This weekend the world remembers 36 hours that changed more lives in more ways than any event in history. It also a story that has sold more books in history. 

The Crucifixion Didn't Just Happen to Happen

One of the most unique qualities of the "Death and Ressurection of Yeshua" is the idea that it was prophesied. Furthermore, that it was predestined.  If these are true, the implications are earth shaking. Are you catching my drift?

What's more, there are huge promises being made is the Gospels, tied to prophecies in the Jewish scriptures, which have enormous implications on each of us personally, Israel and the world as a whole. In other words, if there ever was an "I Am" then there is an "I Am."

The Apostle John recorded this in Chapter 11:49-51:

Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest (kohen gadol) that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” He did not say this on his own, but as high priest (kohen gadol) that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation, and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one.

Those prophetic biblical words harken back to Genesis 50:20 (KJV) when Joseph said to his brothers, the future tribes of Israel, who left him for dead in a pit --- "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive."

In the final analysis, Ressurection Day (Easter) boils down to "one fact" which the Apostle Paul put this way in 1 Corinthians 15:14:

"And if Messiah be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain."

SO...DID HE???

When someone is alleged to be the messiah, people want to see signs. Is their a sign that proves that Yeshua was actually crucified? More importantly, is their evidence of his actual Ressurection?  If there was no ressurection, Yeshua goes down as another false prophet, and there would be no holiday to celebrate this Sunday. 

A good "Easter egg" scavenger hunt is surely more fun than searching for a broken piece of matzah, the afikoman. Personally, on Passover, I prefer matzo ball soup and gefilta fish to chocolate covered macaroons. Of course, none of this is in either the Torah or the Gospels.  Who cares? They're ways to celebrate and have fun. Go for it!! 

CHAG EASTER SEMACH. Hey, the Jew died for us, the least we can do is eat chocolate. If you expect more, show us a sign.

At some point though, you might ask yourself is there a factual basis for Easter?  Is there any evidence for "Ressurection Day?" Show me a sign! 

By evidence, I mean irrefutable factual scientific proof that has been meticulously and thoroughly examined and studied, that reveals beyond a shadow of a reasonable doubt that Yeshua did what was prophesied that he would do. The Sanhedrin supposedly put Yeshua on trial once. Jews today can do it again. 

There have been major recent worldwide revelations concerning that one essential fact - the Ressurection. 

Rather than hearing it from me...

An Orthodox Jew who became a national martial arts champion and instructor, had his life transformed when he discovered the love of Yeshua. That love led to a calling to become a pastor. 

Hear (Shema) what Pastor Nathan Robinson has to say this Sunday about the Ressurection. Access his message from Chapel Falls online. 

Conclusion

In 70 A.D., forty years after the crucifixion the Hebrew Temple in Jerusalem was completely destroyed. The Romans left no stone unturned and the Jews were scattered to all corners of the earth, as Yeshua predicted. Nearly 2000 years later, in 1948, the "fig tree," symbolic of Israel, was born again as prophesied in the Book of Isaiah 66.8. 

According to both Jewish and Christian scriptures, this story isn't over. There is still time to catch up. This weekend would be an excellent time to start. 

WHAT WILL BE DONE?

Yesterday I posted the message above on my Facebook page. It was a question to "the Universe" and I have been waiting for an answer.  The question led me subconsciously to a word - Prayer. This morning I am thinking about the word "prayer." So here I go. 

Merriam Webster defines "Prayer" as a noun with the first meaning "an address (such as a petition) to God." The "B" definition calls prayer "an earnest request or wish."

The word "Pray" is a verb. Praying is an action. It is something we do. The Hebrew word is תפילה (tə-fil-lāh). 

Deuteronomy 10:12 -- And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

We are commanded to "serve Him with all your heart" and all our being (soul). Notice it doesn't say our mind or our hands or feet. Prayer is a labor of the heart. The concept of serving with "all our soul" implies an act of surrendering.  Prayer is an expression of what our soul, our being, longs for. 

When it comes to praying, it doesn't matter whether one is a man or woman, young or old, etc. The purity of the heart matters. 

Prayer is a declaration of love and an expression of spiritual longing. When we pray, we humble ourself in our effort to reach across the divide between the petitioner, us, and the provider, Elohim. In prayer, the heart speaks. God knows our heart. 

When I pray I am seeking to close the gap between me and Adonai. Prayer is first an effort to reach. Before I can have an exchange, I need to make a connection. Therein is my challenge because I feel so unworthy to be close enough to be heard. How do I close the psychic sense of the distance between me and my Maker? This is where I think most of us get hung up and give up. Don't give up!

What can I learn from the word itself? 

I find that the Hebrew word, particularly the Hebrew letters, offers me insight and understanding.  So let's look at the letters in Tefillah (תפילה):

The word tefillah in Hebrew begins with Hebrew letter Tav. This is the last Hebrew letter, it is the ancient symbol of a cross. 

Next we have the letter Pe. Peh is the Hebrew word for "mouth." Rather appropriate since we are seeking to speak with God.

Smack in the center is the next letter, the letter Yod. We are reaching up to God. We are also hoping God is holding His hand to us. 

Then we have a Lamed - a Shepherd's crook. "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23. That is a good sign. Notice the way the lamed is drawn, it is in the shape a Shepherd would have it if he is grabbing the sheep. The Shepherd would have the straight end in his hand and with the crook-end he would grab the sheep or goat. I am feeling it; how about you? 

Finally we have the letter Hey. This letter means to behold or to reveal. Do you see how these letters culminate so nicely with hey? 

The Root of the Matter

I like to look at the root of the word for more understanding. The root of tefillah is פלל (palal) which can mean "to judge," "to intervene," or "to mediate."  Such is the case with our prayers. 

Conclusion 

The Hebrew name for the Book of Psalms is Tehillim, which translates to "praises" or "songs of praise." David's prayers (tefillot-תְּפִלָּה) praise God. I think this verse by David brings it all together:

Psalm 19:14 -- "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer."

In our prayer we make a request, but ultimately, it is God's will that will be done. My opening question has been answered.  

Now, may your prayers and mine be answered.

Amen

THE WORD "PASSOVER" ANSWERS PHARAOH

Aron and Moses telling Pharaoh that the
Lord of Israel said "Send out my people."

On the evening of the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nisan (ט"ו בְּנִיסָן), Jews around the world celebrate Passover (פֶּסַח). This holiday commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt after long years of slavery, as described in the biblical book of Exodus.

There is so much happening with this holiday, and it would take a book to tell the whole story. The Passover is celebrated in very particular order. 

Haggadah means "telling"

Seder means "order"

In this post I am not attempting to tell the Passover story or explain the holiday celebration.  All I want to do is examine the word "Passover."  To do so, I am going to explore a few particular details and see what inspiration comes to me. 

I want to start by going back to the moment this journey kicks off in the Book of Exodus.  

Exodus 5:1-2 -- 1 And afterwards, Moses and Aaron came and said to Pharaoh, "So said the Lord God of Israel, 'Send out My people, and let them sacrifice to Me in the desert.' "

2 And Pharaoh said, "Who is the Lord that I should heed His voice to let Israel out? I do not know the Lord, neither will I let Israel out."

In the beginning of Exodus 5, "Lord God of Israel" spoke through Aron and Moses's mouth, telling Pharaoh to "Send out my people."

Pharaoh asks a two part question, "Who is the Lord that I should heed His voice to let Israel out?

Part 1 - "Who is the Lord?"

Part 2 - "...that I should heed His voice?"

The Chosen don't know the Lord YET. AND, there is a third part to Pharaoh's words. Pharaoh repeats: "to let Israel out." (It is interesting the "Let out" is said twice.) The Lord God of Israel does this for a purpose which is to free His people from their slavery to Egypt. (Mizraim - Hebrew: מִצְרַיִם, or as some would say "the world.")

Dive into the Word

The Hebrew word for "Passover" is Pesach. The Hebrew word פֶּסַח Pesach has three letters The Hebrew letters give us strong clues to the answers of both Pharoah's questions. Pharaoh is certainly going to find out "Who is the Lord" AND why he should "Heed His Voice!"

פֶּ - Pe 80 (mouth)

(פ) is the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The letter pe is associated with mouth (peh). Pe represents the body part that is connected to speech, since the word פֶּה (peh) means mouth. 

Coming out of Moses's mouth is God's command to Pharaoh. 

סַ - Samech 60 (support or to uphold)

Samech is the 15th Hebrew letter. Its circular form is symbolic of the endless cycle of life. The letter Samech is a symbol of support and protection.

God is going to support and protect His people.

ח - Chet 8 (wall or protect)

Chet is the 8th Hebrew letter. The ancient pictograph is a picture of a tent wall. The meanings of this letter are "outside," as the function of the wall is to protect the occupants.

His people are certainly going out! 

8, chet, has significant meaning. The first born is dedicated to God on the 8th day in Exodus 22.29 where the Torah says, "On the eight day So shall you do with your cattle and with your sheep: seven days it shall be with its mother, on the eighth day you may give it to Me."

In Hebrew, the word for "wisdom" is חָכְמָה (chokmah) begins with the letter Chet!

In these three letters we have a symbolic image of:  Something spoken which carries protection and support to go out to seek God and sacrifice.

I certainly see how the letters in the word Pesach relate to the message of the holiday of Passover.   

Deeper Dive

Now I am going to use the gematria value of the word פֶּסַח Pesach to see if they point in a direction which offers an additional or deeper insight.  Here is the calculation for the Hebrew word פֶּסַח Pesach:

פֶּ - 80 

ס- 60

ח - 8

80+60+8=148

The 148 gematria value of the word פֶּסַח Pesach points me to Psalm 148. The last five chapters in the book of Psalms (146–150) are considered a great “Hallelujah Chorus” -- “Hallel” book—the “book of Israel.'  Each of these Psalms begins with the Hebrew word אהַֽלְלוּיָ֡הּ Hallelujah. 

146 147 148 149 150. Right in the center of Hallel is Psalm 148. 

1 Praise the Lord (Hallelujah - אהַֽלְלוּיָ֡הּ)
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
    praise him in the heights above.
2 Praise him, all his angels;
    praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
3 Praise him, sun and moon;
    praise him, all you shining stars.
4 Praise him, you highest heavens
    and you waters above the skies.
5 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
    for at his command they were created,
6 and he established them for ever and ever—
    he issued a decree that will never pass away.
7 Praise the Lord from the earth,
    you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
    stormy winds that do his bidding,
9 you mountains and all hills,
    fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals and all cattle,
    small creatures and flying birds,
11 kings of the earth and all nations,
    you princes and all rulers on earth,
12 young men and women,
    old men and children.
13 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
    for his name alone is exalted;
    his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
14 And he has raised up for his people a horn,
    the praise of all his faithful servants,
    of Israel, the people close to his heart.
Praise the Lord.

In Hebrew, "Hallelujah" (הללויה) is pronounced "hale-lu-yah." Praise God.  Here is the gematria calculation of Hallelujah" (הללויה):

ה - 5
ל - 30
ל - 30
ו - 6
י - 10
ה - 5
= 86 

Instantly another Hebrew word comes to my mind. That is the very ONE we are praising! The powerful creator name of G-d. The first name we hear in Genesis 1.1 - Elohim. Elohim (אלהים) also = 86

By the way, the gematria for the Hebrew word פֶּסַח Pesach can be calculated another way. The integer value is the place the Hebrew letter appears. PE is the 17th letter, Samech is the 15th and Chet is the 8th letter. 17+15+8=40. That is the number of years the Children of Israel will spend in the desert.

I will conclude my dive into the word "Passover" with a song that praises Ya.

When I hear the word Hallelujah, I automatically thing of Leonard Cohen's famous composition "Hallelujah."

Here are the lyrics: 

Now I've heard there was a secret chord

That David played, and it pleased the Lord

But you don't really care for music, do you?

It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth

The minor falls, the major lifts

The baffled king composing Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Your faith was strong but you needed proof

You saw her bathing on the roof

Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you

She tied you to a kitchen chair

She broke your throne, and she cut your hair

And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

You say I took the name in vain

I don't even know the name

But if I did, well, really, what's it to you?

There's a blaze of light in every word

It doesn't matter which you heard

The holy or the broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

I did my best, it wasn't much

I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch

I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you

And even though it all went wrong

I'll stand before the Lord of Song

With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

The Secret Chord

The "secret chord" is a phrase that appears in Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah." It is a reference to King David, a biblical figure who was both a musician and a king, and is thought to refer to a particular chord or chord progression he played that brought him a sense of peace. While the exact chord or progression is not explicitly defined in the song, many interpretations and theories exist about its meaning. 

The phrase "secret chord" is linked to King David, who is described in the Bible as a skilled harpist. David's music was often used to soothe the King Saul's troubled mind, particularly after Saul's kingdom was taken away.  

1 16:19-22 -- Samuel Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me David your son, who is with the sheep.” 20 And Jesse took a donkey laden with bread and a skin of wine and a young goat and sent them by David his son to Saul. 21 And David came to Saul and entered his service. And Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor-bearer. 22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”

AMERICA'S WATCHFUL EYE

Proverbs 15:3: "The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good".

This image is causes different reactions. I know what some people think and say about the "Iluminati" and the "dark side" and "deep state." They do exist. 

Freemasonry played a significant role in the Washington Monument's cornerstone ceremony in 1848, using Masonic symbols and rituals. However, this involvement reflects Freemasonry's historical ties to figures like George Washington and its civic influence at the time, not any connection to the Illuminati. The origin of the symbol of the watchful eye has legitimate biblical connections. 

God is still in control and America is a "Covenant nation." So let's "see with the good eye." Have an open mind for what I am trying to reveal. I sure you what I am going to offer has nothing to do with the dark side! 

Have you ever noticed the watchful eye on the top of the pyramid on the back of your ONE dollar bill?

The eye in the pyramid on the one-dollar bill is known as the Eye of Providence, symbolizing divine guidance and protection. It represents God's watchful eye overseeing the nation. The Founding Fathers included it in the Great Seal of the United States to signify their belief in divine providence favoring America's undertakings. 

The angles on the pyramid on the back of the ONE dollar bill DO NOT match with the dimensions of a pyramid from Egypt. The pyramid on the dollar bill is much steaper. They match the pyramidion (the pyramid-shaped cap) on top section the Washington Monument.  

For context, let's bear in mind that this Monument is dedicated to America's founding General and first President. He was beloved and admired. Without George Washington it is hard to imagine America happening. His belief is God and America's providential basis is legendary. 

My article is not written to delve into ANY OF THAT!! I am approaching the topic of the GW Monument to point out some fascinating connections to the bible. 

The overall Washington monument is 555' 5" tall. The pyramidion cap on top of the Washington Monument is 55' tall including a ~9-inch cap. 

Initial construction on the Washington Monument began in 1848, with the cornerstone laid on July 4th. 

The construction of the Washington Monument was delayed for over 20 years, from 1854 to 1877, due to a combination of funding challenges, a struggle for control over the Washington National Monument Society, and the American Civil War. The monument was 153 tall when construction was delayed. (I have seen various numbers. Source of 153.)

What an interesting height, 153 feet to reach. 153 is the "Measure of the fish." 153 is a very special "triangle number." (I encourage my reader to watch the video I've linked.) 

I blogged about this subject before and there are some other details in that post. Link to "Something Fishy."

The Washington Monument is built on a 17 acre Ellipse in a park called "Ellipse Park." The Monument literally points up from center of the "great fish" (gadol dawg) in the Ellipse.  

The Washington Monument's construction was completed on December 6, 1884. It is capped  off with a 100-ounce solid aluminum triangular capstone that is just under 9 inches tall. The capstone was the largest piece of solid aluminum in the world when it was made in 1884. 

The aluminum cap serves as lightning-protection device and a symbol of the emerging aluminum industry at that very moment in history.  Edgar H. Dix, then chief metallurgist of the Aluminum Company of America (now Alcoa) declared "the crown jewel of the aluminum industry is the cap of the Washington Monument."

Ironically, even though Aluminum is the second most abundant metallic element from the earths core, at the time aluminum was considered a precious metal because it does not occur in metallic form naturally and it was incredibly difficult and expensive to process before electricity. Development of the Hall-Héroult process, an electrolytic method that uses electricity to extract aluminum from its ore, invented independently by Charles Martin Hall and Paul Héroult in 1886, made aluminum MUCH cheaper to make.

So the dedication of the Washington moment marked the new abundance of low cost electricity and Aluminum. Aluminum played a crucial role in America's development, particularly in aviation, transportation, and national defense, becoming a key strategic metal during both World Wars and essential for industries like automotive and space exploration. It is almost as those God was favoring American through inventions.

Here is a cool fact about Aluminum for those who love God. The atomic number of Aluminum is 13, the same as the gematria value of the Hebrew word for LOVE -  אהבה (ahavah). So you could say that top of the Washington Monument is Love. To love your country is to be a patriot. Isn't that cool...keep reading because the connections gets better. 

WORDS MATTER

Inscribed on the aluminum capstone is the Latin phrase "Laus Deo," which translates to "Praise be to God". 

On our ONE dollar bill is the famous phrase "IN GOD WE TRUST." The are two other Latin phrases above and below the pyramid to the left side of the ONE. They are: 

1. “Annuit Coeptis” on top: Means “Providence Has Favored Our Undertakings.” Remember what I just said about electricity and Aluminum.  In addition, this phrase speaks to American exceptionalism being attributed to our faith in God. (This is something we are hearing a lot about from our current POTUS.)

2. “Novus Ordo Seclorum” below: Means “A New Order of the Ages,” which refers to the United States' historic form of government; a government for the people. This aligns with the biblical inscription on our Liberty Bell taken from Leviticus 25:10 -- "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof..."

This is why the concept of a "new globalist one-world order" being pushed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) is so disturbing. Thanks to the current POTUS the "Global Agenda" seems to have been sidelined for a time.

It is notable that there was a switch from the Latin phrases to the English phrase "In God We Trust." The latin phrases have somewhat of an elite religious tone to them, don't you think? Whereas, the English phrase "In God We Trust"  sounds to me have more of "we the people" tone. Kind of like a crowd of people chanting "USA!"

Deuteronomy 32:11-12 (NIV) -- like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them aloft.

The Lord alone led him; no foreign god was with him.

To the Right side of the ONE is an Eagle. There is a tremendous amount going on there. Connect the tiny stars of the colonies and you can find the Magan (Shield/Star) of David within the thunderous call of Adonia over Mount Sinai all hovering over the Eagle. 

TIMING IS EVERYTHING 

The Washington Monument began construction in 1848 and was completed in 1884. It so happens that is a 36 year period. 36 has special symbolic meaning in Judaism. It is called "Double Life." Chai (חי) is the Hebrew word for life. The word, consisting of two Hebrew letters —chet (ח) and yud (י). The gematria value is ח-5 and 10-י . That adds up 5+10=18. 18=Life. Many Jews wear chai on a necklace.

Chai (life) is 18.  36 = 2x Life. That is why Jews call 36 "double life." Or one might say a "second chance" or even "another life."  

36 is the "triangle number" of 8.  The number 8 is the Hebrew letter chet, and both are associated with "a new beginning." So 36 is also associated with "a new beginning. "

A Word Anout the Number 20

Notice that there was a 20-year delay in the middle of construction while the Washington Monument stood at 153 feet.  The length of the construction delay, 20 yrs, is an interesting number with meaningful biblical significance.  

Plus, the 20 year delay works out such that the monument is being finished up just as electricity (Light) is becoming widely available.  

The first central power plant and electric grid, Pearl Street Station, was established in New York City in 1882 by Thomas Edison. This was virtually at the same time American's greatest Monument, dedicated to our Founding Father was being capped with Aluminum that reflected with the new day's sun the words "Praise God" in a religious tone.

Conclusion 

George Washington truly believed God's Providence made the founding of our nation possible. 

God watches over a covenant nation. Israel and America are both "Covenant nations." The Washington Monument is symbolic of this. Thank God for his "Watchful Eye."  

The Hebrew Letter Ayin - 70!

See the 👁 from a Hebrew Perspective.  Read about the Hebrew letter and word for Eye.

Psalm 121:7-8 -- "The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." 

MARY WAS AN ACCOMPLICE (600th article)

It is said in 1 Samuel 13 that David was "a man after the Lord's own heart."  In so many of David's Psalms, he cried out to God. Imagine how much the Lord wanted to personally reveal himself to David. 

Pain of Separation 

The apostles believed they were in the presence of the Messiah.  But they still did not understand. Imagine their sorrow after the crucifixion.  Imagine if the apostles had to go forward from that point, without the ressurection. Would they have? Could they have?  Which of them anticipated what was about to happen?  

John 20:1 -- Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 

Doesn't it strike you as a bit odd that Mary would go out alone in the dark to the tomb on the exact day and hour that Jesus had apparently just risen? Aside from the obvious, there is a profound message about a colossal turning point in the fact that Mary went to the tomb on the first day while it was still dark.  

John 20:2 -- So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!”

Who is the "we" in that verse?

Although John focuses solely on Mary Magdalene, the use of "we" in the verse indicates that she was not alone and reflects the collective experience or assumption of those present at the tomb. This could of course, be Martha.  By the same token, they both could have gone to meet someone else. 

Could Mary and Martha have had an appointment with someone(s) that had an expectation to find an empty tomb?  Did someone coordinate with Mary to be at the tomb at that time? 

Who else would have known to go to the tomb at that day and hour? 

It had to be Nicodemus and/or Joseph of Arimathea! They knew Jesus was "of God." They heard and understood what Jesus meant by "the sign of Jonah" (Matthew 12:39-40). They knew the timing and where to be! 

Mary was to be the first witness that Jesus had risen, but first Jesus, Nicodemus and/or Joseph of Arimathea needed Mary to rush and get John and Peter. Mary wasted no time!

Notice that in the next verses (John 20:2-3) when she gets to John and Peter that neither of them is curious who Mary was with. If I were them I would have been curious, for multiple important reasons, which other disciples of Jesus were at the tomb at that world changing moment!  Evidently it was none of them or they would have been mentioned. 

The Scriptures Protect the Identity of Nicodemus and/or Joseph of Arimathe

Either they were not there, OR there is a reason the identity of Nicodemus and/or Joseph of Arimathe were not included in the scriptures at this scene. I believe it is because they are the ones who took the Linen Clothes and the Face cloth away in order to preserve them for today. There identities had to be protected or those artifacts would most likely have been destroyed by either the Pharisees or the Romans. 

Mary is seeking her Lord!

John 20:11-14 --- Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.

The "we" that Mary was referring to in the prior verses is not the risen Jesus and the two angels.  She would not have left the tomb in John 20.2 if it were. At this point, Mary doesn't realize Jesus is risen -- she is looking for his corpse.

John 20:15 -- He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.”

In prior chapters of the Gospels, Jesus has been telling the Apostles that he is going away to be with His Father and they can not go with him. Mary is seeking to be with her Lord! 

John 20:16-18 -- Jesus said to her, “Mary.”

She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

Mary Delivered the "Good News"

18 Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.  

Conclusion

The true prophets of the Hebrew scriptures forsaw the Cornerstone would be rejected, the Lamb of God, and One who would be pierced. 

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus are the first Jewish leaders who figured out Jesus's plan and the purpose of his crucifixion. 

John and Peter are the first Apostles to understand what "the linen clothes" meant. 

The time Mary is at the tomb is the turning point in a High Sabbath that has been planned since Genesis 1.1. It is the time between the first 12 and the second 12. 

Mary Magdalene was more than an accomplice with Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. She is the first person Jesus revealed his Risen body to. She is the first stated witness of the Risen Jesus. Jesus chose a lonely desperate prostitute who was once possessed by demons, to be the first person to deliver the "Good news."

Mary, was Jesus’s accomplice. She was, as some have called her, "The apostle to the apostles."

And ALL of it, from "In the beginning" was ordered by God and "Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." (Hebrews 12.2)

Psalm 77  (Ayin Zayin)

I cried out to God for help;

    I cried out to God to hear me.

2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;

    at night I stretched out untiring hands,

    and I would not be comforted.

3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned;

    I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.[b]

4 You kept my eyes from closing;

    I was too troubled to speak.

5 I thought about the former days,

    the years of long ago;

6 I remembered my songs in the night.

    My heart meditated and my spirit asked:

7 “Will the Lord reject forever?

    Will he never show his favor again?

8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever?

    Has his promise failed for all time?

9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?

    Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”

10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:

    the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.

11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;

    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

12 I will consider all your works

    and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”

13 Your ways, God, are holy.

    What god is as great as our God?

14 You are the God who performs miracles;

    you display your power among the peoples.

15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,

    the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.

16 The waters saw you, God,

    the waters saw you and writhed;

    the very depths were convulsed.

17 The clouds poured down water,

    the heavens resounded with thunder;

    your arrows flashed back and forth.

18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,

    your lightning lit up the world;

    the earth trembled and quaked.

19 Your path led through the sea,

    your way through the mighty waters,

    though your footprints were not seen.

20 You led your people like a flock

    by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Epilogue:

This post marks the 600th article I wrote on my blog. Not all the them are published (visible publicly) but most are.

I have been doing a deep dive into the subject of the "linen clothes" found in the tomb as described in John 20 for a few years. As such, I have written a number of blog posts. Here are links to the others in ascending order, the first one the list is the first I wrote. 

Love Letter from Yeshu'ah https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-love-letter-from-yeshua.html

The Perfector https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/perfector.html

The Keter

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-keter-on-shroud.html

Questions about the Image

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/asking-questions-about-image.html

The Man In the Shroud https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-man-in-shroud.html

Credible Witnesses

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/credible-withnesses.html

Have You Seen Him?

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/have-you-seen-this-him.html

How Bright Are We Talking About

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/how-bright-are-we-talking-about.html

Brought Together

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/modern-technolgy-reveals-what-apostle.html

Nicodemus Knew

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2024/12/nicodemus-knew.html

The Sign of Jonah

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-sign-of-jonah.html

Why the Romans?

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/why-romans.html

Mary was an accomplice 

https://bobritterblog.blogspot.com/2025/04/mary-was-accomplice.html

 

After thought:

If all this, the entire Christian bible is false, the Gospels are a documented case of "Mass Suicide by Messiah." 

"Suicide by cop," also known as suicide by police or law-enforcement-assisted suicide, is a suicide method in which a suicidal individual deliberately plots their death at the hands of law enforcement.  

All the apostles were sealing their terrible deaths as martyrs by following Jesus. He warned them!