Hebrew Voices #120 – Hebrew Matthew Q&A

April 22, 2020

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Hebrew Matthew Q&A, Bible Scholar Nehemia Gordon sits down with Keith Johnson to answer some of your questions on Hebrew Matthew. Barry wrote: “Excited to hear the answers to the questions Nehemia. Thank you … Continue reading →

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Hebrew Matthew Q&A, Bible Scholar Nehemia Gordon sits down with Keith Johnson to answer some of your questions on Hebrew Matthew. Barry wrote: “Excited to hear the answers to the questions Nehemia. Thank you for agreeing to do this.”

I look forward to reading your comments!

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Hebrew Voices #120 - Hebrew Matthew Q&A

You are listening to Hebrew Voices with Nehemia Gordon. Thank you for supporting Nehemia Gordon's Makor Hebrew Foundation. Learn more at NehemiasWall.com.

Keith: Nehemia, this is from our friend, Rich, he says, “Is there anything that Yeshua taught or did that is inconsistent with the Tanakh, the big book, as it pertains to the Hebrew gospel of Matthew? If so, what?”

Nehemia: Shalom everybody! Welcome to Hebrew Voices with Nehemia Gordon, and my special guest, Keith Johnson.

Keith: Yeah, here we go. Before we get started, let’s say a prayer, each of us, and I know for myself I need a little peace. There’s so much that’s been going on today, it’s just absolutely crazy, so I’d like to pray for a little peace. Can I do that?

Nehemia: Bevakasha.

Keith: Ok. Father, thank you for technology, the challenges of it and the blessings of it. Thank you for the people that are tuning in right now, and those that will tune in in the future. Thank you for the journey that Nehemia and I have been on, and that we’ve found common ground in the Word of God, and we pray that as a result of that, someone would be blessed by this process, someone would be touched, someone would be inspired. Thank you for all that we’ve done so far and the many people that are encouraged. We pray that You’ll continue to lead us and guide us in Your grace and thank you in advance in Your name. Amen.

Nehemia: Amen. Yehovah, avinu shebashamayim, Yehovah, our father in heaven. Thank you for a wonderful chag hamatzot, a wonderful Feast of Passover, even though we couldn’t be with loved ones, our family as we have in the past, and many people were alone. Yehovah, thank you for us getting through this. Through technology we’re able to connect with people. Yehovah, as we are counting the Omer, be with us through these 50 days. Let this be a 50-day period where things go back to some degree of normalcy and this disease passes from the world. Yehovah, You are the healer, You can do this, You can heal. Amen.

Keith: Yes, amen, Nehemia. So, last time that we talked, we discussed the idea of some people asking some questions, and I have to tell you - I am really a little overwhelmed at how many people had questions regarding Hebrew gospel of Matthew, but before we get to the questions, can I just set a little context? What you always do in Hebrew Voices, you always set the context. And now, you know this is shifting today, right? I get to ask you questions and…

Nehemia: Are you turning the tables on me?

Comments

Raul RubioJune 1, 2020 at 10:21 PM

I was looking for the second part to “Hebrew Gospel Pearl’s Plus”? How can I get that second part? Can someone help, thank you.

J.W. Brakebill JrMay 9, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Thought I’d toss out an idea. What about creating a page where the written answers to the submitted questions asked, are answered for all to read? Utilizing voice recognition software technology, both Nehemia’s and Keith’s replies could be easily written without great effort, then categorized by subject when uploaded. That way listeners don’t have to wait and hope their questions get asked/answered, or if they miss a podcast in which their question was answered, they could read you answers. Maybe such page exists that I don’t know about?

I was rather disappointed that subject of divorce kept getting changed and thoughts on divorce ended up not being discussed. I was extremely interested about divorce as mine is presently pending. Sadly I have no idea when the next podcast of Q &A will be released.

J.W. Brakebill JrMay 9, 2020 at 2:07 PM

When Nehemia talked about Sermon on Mount, and looking at a beautiful married woman with lustful, adulterous thoughts, my mind thought of:

Isa_42:21 The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. (KJ)

Is that not what Yeshua did when he put adultery, hatred, etc.. under a microscope? He magnified the law!

MikeMay 8, 2020 at 8:20 PM

James, I made a donation to Nehemia to help support this project. It was great to hear you on this weeks program. May Yehovah be with you.

pinenutpamMay 3, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Most of the Christians I know can only see the 9 LOL 😉

pinenutpamMay 3, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Nehemia I’m so glad you and Keith are doing this. Back in 1997 I started getting your New Moon reports by email. At some point a few emails started to come concerning the Hebrew Matthew texts. I was intrigued but skeptical because I didn’t know the story behind them. Once I learned more I hoped that someday you would do the work you are about to embark on. So I’ve been waiting a long time for this. Being retired on a very small Social Security income has limited my ability to financially support you over the years but I have contributed to the New Moon and Abib searches in the past. I’m so sad you aren’t doing that anymore. That has been the single most important contribution that your ministry has made to my walk with YHVH. It changed my entire life. Thank you for your work in that area. This is going to be similar I believe. So my husband and I are making a very modest monthly commitment to this work. That way we can contribute to both you and Keith at the same time

mariaMay 1, 2020 at 6:20 PM

I DONT SPEAK INGLES, I NEED AUDIO IN SPANISH. I KNOW IS WONDERFUL REVELATION OF JEHOVAH TO NEHEMIA Y JOHNSON. PLEASE AUDIOS IN SPANISH SHALOM

James HewittApril 26, 2020 at 11:38 PM

Thank you Mike for ur kind words. My needs are met. And hospice is set up when I need it, if I need it. Our Father has seen to take care of my end of life needs. I am now just trying to figure out what or how to deal with the shell of my body that my spirit now lives in. Just trying to tie up loose ends. I dont have a burial plan. And unfortunately I didnt plan for this. But Our father will see to it I have know dought. Thank u so much for ur kindness.

Pat GrewayApril 25, 2020 at 3:15 PM

I would love for you to continue on Hebrew Matthew Count me in as one of the 5000 I will gladly support one of your podcasts myself. If any of Hebrew Matthew has the words “the children” in it in Hebrew I would love for you to go into what those words mean. If Yah speaks them directly to us.

MikeApril 24, 2020 at 9:15 PM

I pray you are comfortable and if you are in need of anything. It would be an honor for me to provide what I can. Just let me know how to contact you.
Mike

James HewittApril 24, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Hey, guys and Debbie, saw ur april 24 u tube . Wish yall had started this sooner. But hey. Fathers timing right. Thank you again for ur call. It blessed me so much. And I’m sure this endeavour on Mathew will be challenging and rewarding. I pray all goes as it should. Thank u again for all u do for us. And as soon as I get my disability check I’ll send what I can. Cause I beleave in u guys and gals. Lol. Shabbat shalom.

rnshalomApril 24, 2020 at 9:37 AM

The question is how to draw someone near to God.

Ray Comfort’s uses fear (derived from guilt not love) by condemning people to hell if they do not believe as he does..

The Israelites were instructed to obey the voice of Yehovah and keep His commandments in the sight of the peoples who would then say “surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

“For what great nation is there that has a God so near to it as is Yehovah our God whenever we call on Him?

“Or what great nation is there that has statutes and judgments as righteous as this whole Torah which I am setting before you today?

May obedience prevail over fear.

Sally McDormanApril 23, 2020 at 11:24 PM

I’m Mathew 22:12. What does it mean the man was Speechless? And is their some significance to the wedding garment?

Sally McDormanApril 23, 2020 at 11:15 PM

In Mathew 21:44. Which is the better to be broken or to be ground into powder?

Sally McDormanApril 23, 2020 at 11:02 PM

I was wondering if anyone asked a question about the fig tree and why He would curse it to wither it. Any Hebrew meaning of this?

LauraApril 23, 2020 at 9:17 PM

==why would anyone question the motive of the person who overtly or covertly tries to lead others to the same truth?==

Covertly is a problem as I see it. That would be purposeful manipulation – which God does not do. What I see in the story of Yeshua is that He never tricked, coerced or forced anyone to accept Him. He let the rich young ruler walk away.

Actually, I think the same thing could be said for “overtly” – as being a way of “pushing” your beliefs.

I see Yeshua in the Gospels ministering to those who willingly came to hear Him. He didn’t go out and chase anyone down and try to convince them of anything. He spoke to the people who came to hear Him.

That is how I see it, anyway.

Katherine WitherellApril 23, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Nehemia, I am sorry you have had such experiences with Christians. No doubt most of them were wrong in their approach.

I hope you understand why they would do that though. It is not because it’s fun for them or they have a malicious agenda. Quite the opposite. It is because we believe the New Testament which says that people who do not believe in Yeshua/Jesus are in danger of hell. None of us want anyone to go to hell.

Most of us are afraid to share what we believe because we fear persecution or ridicule or losing a friendship. As you know not only Jews but also Christians have been and are heavily persecuted throughout the world. So sharing our beliefs is not comfortable or easy but we do it because we are concerned for our friends and we love them more than we are afraid for ourselves.

I was watching a Ray Comfort video and he quotes Penn Gillete, an atheist, as saying something to the effect of “if I believed that a truck was about to hit you and I warned you but you didn’t believe it or get out of the way, at some point I would tackle you, and all embarrassment or social awkwardness would not matter. I think if Christians believe people are going to hell but don’t tell them how to avoid this, because it might be socially awkward, they must really hate people.”

I understand that you see it differently. I hope you are not offended by my comment. I apologize for the Christians you have known who have not acted in a loving way as they should have. Just please understand what we believe and why we do what we do, based on the New Testament written by Jewish Messianics and spoke by the man we believe to be the Jewish Messiah Yeshua.

Thank you for all your research on the Name of the Father. It has greatly enriched my life and my prayers. Yehováh bless you.

Bill BlackApril 23, 2020 at 11:18 AM

How are we gonna get the ones “called by my name” II Chronicles 7:14, presumably Christians and Jews not doing TORAH, to ask what sins?
They would have to go to the NT as to what is sin?
In John, Sin is the transgression of (ALL) the law.
Christians only see the 10 and not the rest!

Bill BlackApril 23, 2020 at 11:14 AM

Forgive me please get to the questions anll this muckydy muck is boring hungrry one!
As to question 1, we forget that one is being taught and looking at an old very old translation even in modern English and they are copies of copies of copies of copies but presented as if fully inspired-which is deceptive but YEHOVAH knows that and will take it into account (grace and mercy)at our final hearing!
Marcion and Constantine hated all Jewishness and have done a great job of covering op the Jewish Jesus!
We have been given a cheap, non accountability-10 Commandments only, Jesus!
Jesus and Paul in original language vigorously fought against the oral law but translators do not qualify which one in the English it is!

James HewittApril 23, 2020 at 10:54 AM

Thank you for ur kind words. And thank you for ur prayers. I have made peace with it and looking forward to seeing our father. Please keep doing the thing you do. You and Kieth have blessed so many of us with ur knowledge and faith. You keep me company when I feel alone..Thank you so much.

rnshalomApril 23, 2020 at 9:59 AM

Who is the scorpion and who is the frog?

Half way across to the other side they both drown.

servingfaithfullyApril 23, 2020 at 7:16 AM

“Earned” or not,(jew or gentile) if you think you have truth and in that truth, you believe there is no other truth (or way) to eternal life, then why would anyone question the motive of the person who overtly or covertly tries to lead others to the same truth? If you truly believe what you think you believe and you truly love others, then no matter who you are, you will do anything you can to lead others to the same conclusions for life.

Isn’t this “the light to the nations” that Yehovah is talking about?

DianeApril 22, 2020 at 10:56 PM

James,

Lifting up prayers for you. And also in my prayer group.

I’m glad to know you are a man of faith. And praying you be filled with His peace.

Shalom.

DianeApril 22, 2020 at 8:57 PM

James,

I will pray for you and have our prayer group pray for you.

I’m so glad you are facing this with faith and praying that you have peace.

James HewittApril 22, 2020 at 2:24 PM

I have only months to live. You and Kieth have been such a blessing to me that I can not thank u enough. Truly thank you so much. I hope to live long enough to see the finished work on the hebrew Mathew.

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