http://hallel.info This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, in the north San Francisco Bay area of California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a \"messianic\" fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:32:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a messianic fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah. Hallel Fellowship no Hallel Fellowship multimedia@hallel.info multimedia@hallel.info (Hallel Fellowship) 2006-2009 A congregation in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, Calif., who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. messianic, yeshua, torah http://hallel.info/Information/wp-content/uploads/image/podcast-menorah-small.jpg http://hallel.info http://hallel.info/acts-27-28-pauls-harrowing-trip-of-faith-to-rome/ http://hallel.info/acts-27-28-pauls-harrowing-trip-of-faith-to-rome/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:00:01 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1283 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-27-28-pauls-harrowing-trip-of-faith-to-rome/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Hebraisms,Malta,Paul,Paul's journey to Rome,shipwreck,the fast This gripping account of the voyage of Paul, Luke and companions to Rome underscores that we can trust God’s promises to Israel about the Messiah past, present and future and to us. This gripping account of the voyage of Paul, Luke and companions to Rome underscores that we can trust God’s promises to Israel about the Messiah past, present and future and to us. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-25-26-paul-defended-himself-before-festus-agrippa-how-much-agrippa-should-have-known-about-the-messiah/ http://hallel.info/acts-25-26-paul-defended-himself-before-festus-agrippa-how-much-agrippa-should-have-known-about-the-messiah/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 23:00:58 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1240 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-25-26-paul-defended-himself-before-festus-agrippa-how-much-agrippa-should-have-known-about-the-messiah/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Bernice,gospel,messianic prophecy,Paul,Porcius Festus Paul appears before Festus, Felix’s successor as well as the Jewish King Agrippa and Queen Bernice. He made a very favorable impression on them yet he was already bound for Rome so his captivity continued. Paul appears before Festus, Felix’s successor as well as the Jewish King Agrippa and Queen Bernice. He made a very favorable impression on them yet he was already bound for Rome so his captivity continued. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-24-paul-presents-the-fourfold-good-news-to-felix-and-drusilla/ http://hallel.info/acts-24-paul-presents-the-fourfold-good-news-to-felix-and-drusilla/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:00:09 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1218 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-24-paul-presents-the-fourfold-good-news-to-felix-and-drusilla/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Claudius Felix,Drusilla,Epicureanism,everything is permissable,fear,fear that leads to death,fear that leads to repentance,Law of liberty,Nazarenes,Paul,persecution Paul didn’t know it at the time but he spent two years of his life in jail thanks to the false accusations of the Sanhedrin, yet as he is called to defend himself, his demeanor remains calm and sanctified. Paul remains in jail as the Romans exchange Fe... Paul didn’t know it at the time but he spent two years of his life in jail thanks to the false accusations of the Sanhedrin, yet as he is called to defend himself, his demeanor remains calm and sanctified. Paul remains in jail as the Romans exchange Felix for Festus. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-23-paul-proclaims-resurrection-in-the-sanhedrin/ http://hallel.info/acts-23-paul-proclaims-resurrection-in-the-sanhedrin/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:00:01 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1202 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-23-paul-proclaims-resurrection-in-the-sanhedrin/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Annias,Caesarea,Felix,Paul,Pharisees/P'rushim,resurrection,Sadducees/Tz'dukim,sanhedrin After Paul appeared before the Roman authorities in Jerusalem and found not guilty of violating Roman law, the Roman commander allows the Sanhedrin to convene and subject Paul to inquisition. Paul gets to the heart of the hatred against him, Peter, After Paul appeared before the Roman authorities in Jerusalem and found not guilty of violating Roman law, the Roman commander allows the Sanhedrin to convene and subject Paul to inquisition. Paul gets to the heart of the hatred against him, Peter, Stephen and Messiah Yeshua Himself. Without resurrection of the dead --- only possible by God's power --- all our efforts at being pious are "pitiful." The differences between Pharisees and Sadducees are reviewed. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-21v27-22v29-pauls-defense-literallly-causes-a-riot/ http://hallel.info/acts-21v27-22v29-pauls-defense-literallly-causes-a-riot/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:00:56 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1189 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-21v27-22v29-pauls-defense-literallly-causes-a-riot/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Gentiles,Nazirite vow,Paul,riot,Stephen Paul had been attacked by those in the temple who thought he had brought uncircumcised believers from the nations inside while he was bringing four Nazarite vow-takers into the temple at the end of their time. Paul had been attacked by those in the temple who thought he had brought uncircumcised believers from the nations inside while he was bringing four Nazarite vow-takers into the temple at the end of their time. The Roman commander in Yerushalayim pulled Paul out of the melee, and Paul received permission to address the crowd. The gathering quietly listened to his talk until he mention that the "Righteous One," i.e. Messiah, had sent Paul to give the good news of God to the nations. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-21vv17-26-yerushalayim-council-directed-paul-to-sponsor-nazarites-to-deflect-accusations-introduction-to-works-of-the-law/ http://hallel.info/acts-21vv17-26-yerushalayim-council-directed-paul-to-sponsor-nazarites-to-deflect-accusations-introduction-to-works-of-the-law/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:00:23 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1140 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-21vv17-26-yerushalayim-council-directed-paul-to-sponsor-nazarites-to-deflect-accusations-introduction-to-works-of-the-law/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Dead Sea Scrolls,Jerusalem Council,manuscript 4QMMT,Mishna,New Perspective of Paul,Paul,works of law/ergon nomou Paul returned to Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) to celebrate one of the appointed times of the LORD. While there, the leadership of the body of believers there note the great work God's Spirit is doing among the nations but point out opposition from some bel... Paul returned to Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) to celebrate one of the appointed times of the LORD. While there, the leadership of the body of believers there note the great work God's Spirit is doing among the nations but point out opposition from some believers who claim that Paul is teaching believing Jews to disregard Torah — the first five books of the Bible — and tradition. This was a revisiting of the ruling by the Yerushalayim Council, recorded in Acts 15, on what standard the new believers from the nations were called to follow. Some claim this passage shows Paul's "being all things to all people," by going along with the supposedly obsolete Torah. A new body of New Testament scholars are warming to what's called the New Perspective of Paul, which views the traditional interpretation of "works of law" in the letters to the Galatians and Romans as referring to the Torah itself to be misleading. Today's discussion of this passage is a beginning point for looking at "works of law" before the study of Galatians begins after Acts. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-211%e2%80%9316-%e2%80%94-paul-travels-from-the-isles-of-asia-toward-yerushalayim/ http://hallel.info/acts-211%e2%80%9316-%e2%80%94-paul-travels-from-the-isles-of-asia-toward-yerushalayim/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:00:33 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1052 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-211%e2%80%9316-%e2%80%94-paul-travels-from-the-isles-of-asia-toward-yerushalayim/feed/ 0 http://hallel.info/acts-17v22-18v4-paul-continues-his-journey-through-greece-to-athens-and-corinth/ http://hallel.info/acts-17v22-18v4-paul-continues-his-journey-through-greece-to-athens-and-corinth/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:00:08 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1123 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-17v22-18v4-paul-continues-his-journey-through-greece-to-athens-and-corinth/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Alexandrian philosophy,Areopagus - Mars Hill,Athens,Corinth,Greek philosophy,Paul,syncretism Paul has to “start from scratch” when preaching to the gentiles in Athens and Corinth and has to reach a long way back to find common ground with the Greek philosophers in Athens as well as the commerce-driven, pleasure loving Corinthians. Paul has to “start from scratch” when preaching to the gentiles in Athens and Corinth and has to reach a long way back to find common ground with the Greek philosophers in Athens as well as the commerce-driven, pleasure loving Corinthians. Paul did not have a large community to support him in his evangelist efforts so he had to work with his own two hands to feed himself and his entourage. This may have given him opportunity to be “salt and light” in the marketplaces of the Roman world he was trying to reach to with the Gospel. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-16-circumcision-of-timothy-a-truth-speaking-demon-unnecessary-obstacles-to-gods-good-news/ http://hallel.info/acts-16-circumcision-of-timothy-a-truth-speaking-demon-unnecessary-obstacles-to-gods-good-news/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:45:31 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=901 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-16-circumcision-of-timothy-a-truth-speaking-demon-unnecessary-obstacles-to-gods-good-news/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Asia,circumcision,demons,Paul,Philippi,Silas,Timothy After Paul and Bar-Nabbas part ways for a journey to visit the congregations they reached the first time, Paul seemed to contradict his teachings on circumcision by circumcising Timothy. In Philippi, Paul shut up a demon that had possessed a girl and w... After Paul and Bar-Nabbas part ways for a journey to visit the congregations they reached the first time, Paul seemed to contradict his teachings on circumcision by circumcising Timothy. In Philippi, Paul shut up a demon that had possessed a girl and was haranguing him with truth. Paul and Silas were shut up in prison, then led the jailer to salvation by their rejoicing during their incarceration. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-15-to-circumcise-or-not-to-circumcise-to-hassle-on-torah-or-not/ http://hallel.info/acts-15-to-circumcise-or-not-to-circumcise-to-hassle-on-torah-or-not/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:00:42 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=816 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-15-to-circumcise-or-not-to-circumcise-to-hassle-on-torah-or-not/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,circumcision,conversion,faith,Gentiles,ger/stranger,grace,Paul,Peter,Pharisees/P'rushim,repentance,Shabbat Acts 15 recounts a “watershed” moment among believers in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) — should believers among the nations be allowed into the assembly of Israel and how. These events didn’t happen in a vacuum. Events from Acts 1–14 — Peter's encounter with ... Acts 15 recounts a “watershed” moment among believers in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) — should believers among the nations be allowed into the assembly of Israel and how. These events didn’t happen in a vacuum. Events from Acts 1–14 — Peter's encounter with Cornelius and Paul's first tour of Asia Minor — led to this momentous ruling by the elders. The passage from Amos 9 of restoration of a tabernacle for all believers is important. The Yerushalayim council ruled that we mustn't "trouble" new believers as they learn Torah. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-14-paul-finishes-his-first-journey/ http://hallel.info/acts-14-paul-finishes-his-first-journey/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:00:39 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=748 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-14-paul-finishes-his-first-journey/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Bar-Nabbas/Barnabbas,Paul Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-13vv13%e2%80%9352-paul-first-journey-pisidian-antioch/ http://hallel.info/acts-13vv13%e2%80%9352-paul-first-journey-pisidian-antioch/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:45:53 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=720 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-13vv13%e2%80%9352-paul-first-journey-pisidian-antioch/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Bar-Nabbas/Barnabbas,blasphemy,Haftarah,Paul,Pisidian Antioch,Septuagint/LXX,Yokhanan Markus/John Mark Paul presents the good news about Yeshua (Jesus) as Mashiakh (Messiah) in Pisidian Antioch and splits the synagogue apart. The pattern of persecution he experiences here is a pattern of things to come. First to the synagogue, then to the Gentiles. Paul presents the good news about Yeshua (Jesus) as Mashiakh (Messiah) in Pisidian Antioch and splits the synagogue apart. The pattern of persecution he experiences here is a pattern of things to come. First to the synagogue, then to the Gentiles. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-131-13-paul-starts-his-first-missionary-journey-confronting-jewish-mysticism/ http://hallel.info/acts-131-13-paul-starts-his-first-missionary-journey-confronting-jewish-mysticism/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:00:32 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=692 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-131-13-paul-starts-his-first-missionary-journey-confronting-jewish-mysticism/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Alexandrian philosophy,apostle Sha'ul,Bar-Jesus,Bar-Nabbas/Barnabbas,Bar-Yeshua,Cyprus,Elymas,Gnosticism,Jewish mysticism,Kabbalah,magic Apostle Sha'ul the Asked For becomes Paul the Rest-maker in his first missionary voyage, stopping in Cyprus. There he meets a truth-seeking official and a "truth"-peddling Jewish sorcerer. How could a Jew be involved in the occult, Apostle Sha'ul the Asked For becomes Paul the Rest-maker in his first missionary voyage, stopping in Cyprus. There he meets a truth-seeking official and a "truth"-peddling Jewish sorcerer. How could a Jew be involved in the occult, and where do we see such corruption of the truth today? Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-8v4-what-mean-proclaim-gospel/ http://hallel.info/acts-8v4-what-mean-proclaim-gospel/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:00:01 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=323 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-8v4-what-mean-proclaim-gospel/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,gospel,Paul,Stephen In Acts 8:4 we read about "preaching the gospel," but the phrase has become so overused that many don't know what it means to preach and what "news" they're preaching. - Food for thought from the recorded discussion Recap of Acts 7:... In Acts 8:4 we read about "preaching the gospel," but the phrase has become so overused that many don't know what it means to preach and what "news" they're preaching. Food for thought from the recorded discussion Recap of Acts 7:57-8:3: How did Stephen’s life end? How was his end similar to Yeshua’s? What is the Greek word ekklesia? What does it mean? How is it used? What Hebrew words have a similar meaning (Judges 21:8; Josh. 8:35)? How many times is the term synagogue used in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures, to refer to an assembly or group? Based on the Hebrew terms, what are we "called out" to do? What do we do when we get together? Acts 8:3 — Who is Saul? What is his Hebrew name? What does his name mean? What does he do after Stephen’s death? Acts 8:4 — What does the phrase “preaching the word” mean? Why is it used so often? What is the Hebrew word for the same phrase? How do we see the Hebrew word used? What is "the gospel"? What was “new” and “fresh” about their message? Why should we care about the Messiah (Romans 5; Eph. 2:13-18)? How do people obtain peace with God? What is the “wrath of God”? Speaker: Jeff Quackenbush. Hallel Fellowship no 50:04 http://hallel.info/acts-7v57-8v3-true-false-witnesses-at-death-stephen/ http://hallel.info/acts-7v57-8v3-true-false-witnesses-at-death-stephen/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:00:07 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=314 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-7v57-8v3-true-false-witnesses-at-death-stephen/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,martyr,Paul,Stephen Martyrs are commonly thought to be people who suffer or die for their beliefs, but the core meaning of martyr is one who is careful and bears witness. Not only does Stephen model Messiah Yeshua's teaching in death, Martyrs are commonly thought to be people who suffer or die for their beliefs, but the core meaning of martyr is one who is careful and bears witness. Not only does Stephen model Messiah Yeshua's teaching in death, but also do the faithful witnesses show how the people of God properly show His power in how they react to persecution. Food for thought from the recorded discussion How did the events of Stephen’s stoning differ from the process laid out for the Sanhedrin in the Mishna? Who was Saul? Why was he there? What is a martyr? How does that relate to Stephen’s testimony? Who were the false witnesses of God? Who were the true witnesses of God? What does Isa. 29:13 tell us about the “kangaroo court” Stephen experienced? What was Stephen’s final testimony immediately before his death? How is this similar to what Yeshua said in Matt. 5:43? Who was given the charge to sanction Stephen’s killing? What does the Greek word ekklesia mean? What does Micah 7:2 tell us about the real meaning of devotion? What does this tell us about Stephen and those who buried him? What does Micah tell us about those who killed Stephen? Reader: David De Fever. Speaker: Jeff Quackenbush. Hallel Fellowship no 40:15