From Stone to Flesh - Ruach Ministries Int'l

Sukkot, Welcoming the Eternal in the Temporal

The Festival of Sukkot stands as Yahweh's invitation for us to enter His eternal dwelling place. Known as the Time of Our Rejoicing, the Festival of Harvest, and the Festival for the Nations, Sukkot transcends mere historical remembrance. This sacred season points us toward the great wedding feast at the end of the age.

When we construct our temporary booths and wave the four species t...

Yom HaKippurim: Understanding Atonement Through Yeshua

Yom Kippur reveals the essential nature of atonement that extends far beyond simple forgiveness. The Hebrew word kaphar means "to cover" or "to cancel," demonstrating how Yahweh intervenes in the natural law of cause and effect where sin leads to death.

This sacred day addresses both guilt and shame through two distinct processes: kappara (atonement for moral wrongdoing) and t...

Yom Teruah: The Prophetic Call of the Shofar Yom Teruah represents one of Yahweh's divinely appointed times, calling us into sacred remembrance and response. As the first day of the seventh month, this holy convocation requires careful watching for the new moon's appearance. The Hebrew "Zichron Teruah" translates as "a memorial of the shout of the shofar," revealing that our focus should center on hearing and responding to Elohim...

One Tree: Unity in Messiah Yeshua

Through the olive tree metaphor in Romans 11, we discover our sacred calling to become one unified people under Yahweh's covenant. As both natural and grafted branches drawing life from the same holy root, we transcend our diverse backgrounds to embrace our shared identity in Mashiach. This transformation requires us to abandon selfish ambitions and embrace humility, following Yeshua's example of ...

The King in the Field: When Heaven Meets Earth Throughout Scripture, Yahweh establishes sacred appointments with His people, marking specific seasons for divine encounter. The ancient parable of "the King in the field" beautifully illustrates how our Heavenly Father approaches us during times of preparation and reflection. Imagine a king who, instead of requiring his people to come to the palace with elaborate ceremony, chooses to...

 

The Tree of Knowledge, or The Tree of Life. Which Will YOU Choose?

When we examine the Garden of Eden narrative, we often focus exclusively on the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Yet Scripture reveals two significant trees: the tree of life positioned in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

Yahweh's instruction to Adam was clear: eat from every tree except one. This divine command suggests...

A Banquet of Joy: Our Divine Invitation

Yeshua's parable of the wedding feast reveals the eternal invitation extended to us by our Heavenly Father. In Matthew 22 and Luke 14, we see a king preparing a magnificent banquet for his son's wedding, calling forth guests to participate in this celebration of covenant relationship.

The original invitees made excuses, prioritizing worldly concerns over the King's invitation. One purchased ...

Go Fishin' - A Call to Discipleship

In Matthew 28:18-20, Yeshua delivers His final commission with absolute authority, commanding us to make disciples of all nations while teaching obedience to His commandments. This mandate connects directly to His earlier call when He promised to make His followers "fishers of men."

The powerful illustration in John 21:1-6 reveals how easily we drift back to familiar patterns when circumstances ...

Lessons from the Month of Av: Faith and Love in Biblical History

The fifth biblical month of Av carries much spiritual significance, offering timeless lessons for believers walking in covenant relationship with Yahweh. This sacred period reminds us of two pivotal moments that shaped Israel's destiny and continue to instruct us today.

During Av, the twelve spies returned from the Promised Land with their report. While ten brought f...

The Sermons on the Mounts: Two Mountains, One Message

When we examine the teachings Yeshua delivered on the mountain in Matthew 5-7, we discover something: these words do not contradict the instructions given at Mount Sinai, but rather reveal their deepest spiritual meaning. The Sermon on the Mount represents Yeshua's divine interpretation of Torah, showing us how the eternal principles given through Moses find their ultimate expr...

The Law of Liberty: Walking in Covenant Relationship

The heart of biblical faith centers on covenant relationship with Yahweh, established through redemption and sustained through His Word. This understanding reveals that Yeshua came not to abolish the Torah but to fulfill it, demonstrating how we should walk in righteousness after receiving new life.

Once redeemed, we need guidance on how to live in a way that pleases Yahweh. The...

The account of the blind man in Mark 8:22-25 reveals interesting truths about Yeshua's healing ministry and our spiritual transformation. When brought to Yeshua in Bethsaida, the blind man experienced a unique two-stage healing that demonstrates how our Messiah not only heals but makes us completely whole.

After Yeshua applied saliva to the man's eyes and laid hands on him, the man declared, "I see people, but they look like trees...

The Heart of Worship (thoughts for the month of Tammuz)

Just one month after Israel heard Yahweh's voice at Mount Sinai, they fashioned a golden calf and declared, "Tomorrow shall be a feast to Yahweh." This reveals the dangerous tendency to worship our ideas while invoking His sacred Name, the ultimate deception that transforms worship into idolatry.

The golden calf incident warns against fashioning Elohim according to our prefer...

Grace and Justice: The Divine Balance

Throughout the tapestry of Scripture, grace and justice emerge not as opposing forces but as harmonious expressions of Yahweh's character. The psalmist beautifully captures this divine balance: "Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other" (Psalm 85:10).

The grace bestowed upon each believer remains constant; none require more or less than what Yahweh pro...

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Our human perception often creates a distorted lens through which we view circumstances, filtered by past experiences, expectations, and personal biases. This fundamental disconnect between appearance and reality becomes particularly evident in Israel's wilderness experience when twelve spies were sent to reconnoiter the Promised Land.

The spies' report reveals how pers...

The Prophetic Heart of Torah: Moshe's Bronze Serpent and Mashiach's Redemption

The Torah unveils prophetic truths that reveal Yahweh's redemptive heart toward His covenant people. Within its ancient narratives lies a stunning messianic blueprint, perfectly demonstrated in Moshe's bronze serpent account from Numbers 21. When Israel faced judgment through fiery serpents due to their complaints and faithlessness, Yahweh commanded Mos...

Mikveh (Baptism): Restoration Through Yeshua's Cleansing

The ancient practice of mikveh reveals Yahweh's profound desire for intimate relationship with His people. Throughout Scripture, ritual immersion served as preparation for entering Elohim's presence—from priestly consecration to purification from uncleanness. This sacred act symbolizes spiritual transformation: death to the old self and resurrection to new life. Through Yesh...

The Purpose and Power of the Ruach HaKodesh

The Ruach HaKodesh moves with divine purpose—not merely for signs and wonders, but to transform believers from within. Throughout Scripture, from Joseph to Solomon, from David to the apostles, the Spirit equipped Yahweh's servants with wisdom, understanding, and power. While many seek spectacular manifestations, Yeshua teaches that the true mark of the Spirit is walking in Covenant Relat...