The beginning of Shabbat (Sabbath) at sunset on the sixth day of the week (Friday) is attested by practices recorded in the Gospels and in other Hebrew and Roman literature of the 1st century and before. But there are a number of teachings circulating that question this practice as truly Biblical. Could Shabbat really start on the morning of the seventh day (Saturday)? This study analyzes explores when a day begins, focusing on translation and interpretation issues in Gospel and Torah passages.
The common interpretation of Colossians 2 is wrong, very wrong. Unlike what is often taught and explained in commentaries, Apostle Paul never dismissed the Torah’s instructions regarding food, circumcision, the Sabbath, or God's festivals. He followed them even after he came to faith in Yeshua (Jesus). He reinforced the need to walk in Yeshua by the same faith through which He is received, a faith characterized by obedience to God’s commandments.
The claim that the name Jesus has pagan origins linked to Zeus overlooks the linguistic journey of the name from Hebrew "Yeshua" to English. A Hebrew scholar explains how that happened. Hallel Fellowship aims to restore understanding of the Messiah's teachings by using His original Hebrew name to maintain contextual integrity.
Also, here is an examination of the claim that the Messiah's name really is Yahshua, rather than Yeshua.
