Holy Scriptures and Israel

Jonah 1:4-7 - The Lord Casts the Storm and Awakens His Servant

From Jonah 1:4-7, Brother Gideon Levytam continues his study of the Book of Jonah (יוֹנָה), showing how the God of Israel intervenes when His servant flees from His call. The Lord casts a great wind upon the sea, sending a mighty tempest that reveals His sovereign hand over creation. While the Gentile mariners cry out to their gods and cast their wares into the sea, Jonah goes down into the lowest part of the ship and falls fast asleep, illustrating the downward course of disobedience and spiritual decline. Through the rebuke of the shipmaster and the casting of lots, the Lord exposes His runaway prophet and demonstrates that none can escape His presence. Brother Gideon exhorts believers in Messiah Yeshua to awake from spiritual sleep, recognizing that the storms the Lord allows may be His loving discipline, calling us back to obedience and trust. Holy Scriptures and Israel exists to share God’s Word with the Jewish people from a Hebrew-Messianic perspective. If this teaching has been a blessing to you, we invite you to partner with us in this vital work. To learn how you can support this ministry and help us continue reaching others, please visit https://www.holyscripturesandisrael.com.

Romans 8:24-30 - The Intercession of the Spirit and the Called According to His Purpose

In this study from Romans 8:24-30, Brother Gideon Levytam teaches on the believer's sure hope (tikvah) and the present ministry of the Holy Spirit. While we wait with patience for the redemption of our bodies, we are not left alone. The Spirit helps our infirmities and makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Even when we do not know how to pray as we ought, the Spirit intercedes according to the will of God. Brother Gideon then unfolds the comfort of verse 28, that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. He traces God's eternal work from foreknowledge and predestination to calling, justification, and glorification, showing that believers are being conformed to the image of His Son, Yeshua the Messiah, according to God's gracious and sovereign plan. Holy Scriptures and Israel exists to share God’s Word with the Jewish people from a Hebrew-Messianic perspective. If this teaching has been a blessing to you, we invite you to partner with us in this vital work. To learn how you can support this ministry and help us continue reaching others, please visit https://www.holyscripturesandisrael.com.

Zechariah 4:1-7 - The Golden Menorah and the Power of the Spirit

In this study of Zechariah 4:1-7, Brother Gideon Levytam explores the fifth vision given to the prophet: a golden lampstand (Menorah) fed continuously by two olive trees. This vision served as a divine encouragement to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, who was facing mountains of opposition and discouragement while attempting to rebuild the Temple. Gideon explains the rich symbolism of the Menorah representing the light of Israel and the Messiah, while the oil signifies the supernatural supply of the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh). The central message of this passage is the Lord's assurance that His work is accomplished "not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit." Gideon highlights that just as the mountain of difficulty before Zerubbabel would be leveled into a plain, believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit to overcome obstacles in their service to God. Ultimately, this points to the Messiah, the Headstone, who builds the house of the Lord through grace, reminding us that spiritual victory relies entirely on God's supernatural provision rather than human strength. Holy Scriptures and Israel exists to share God's Word with the Jewish people from a Hebrew-Messianic perspective. If this teaching has been a blessing to you, we invite you to partner with us in this vital work. To learn how you can support this ministry and help us continue reaching others, please visit https://www.holyscripturesandisrael.com.

Jonah 1:1-3 - The Flight of the Dove

In Jonah 1:1-3, Brother Gideon Levytam introduces the book of Jonah (Yonah), explaining the meaning of his name (“dove”) and the prophet’s background as Jonah son of Amittai from Gath-hepher in the tribe of Zebulun. Gideon sets Jonah in Israel’s history during the reign of Jeroboam II and contrasts Israel’s calling to be a light to the nations with Jonah’s reluctance to go beyond the borders of the land. Gideon then walks verse by verse through God’s command to arise and go east to Nineveh, the great Assyrian city, and Jonah’s decision to do the opposite: to go down to Joppa (Yafo), find a ship, pay the fare, and flee toward Tarshish. He highlights Jonah’s downward steps of disobedience and reminds us from Psalm 139 that no one can truly flee from the Lord’s presence. The lesson is clear: disobedience has a cost, yet the God of Israel is faithful—ready to discipline, restore, and show mercy, both to His people and to the nations. Holy Scriptures and Israel exists to share God’s Word with the Jewish people from a Hebrew-Messianic perspective. If this teaching has been a blessing to you, we invite you to partner with us in this vital work. To learn how you can support this ministry and help us continue reaching others, please visit https://www.holyscripturesandisrael.com.

Romans 8:18-23 - Creation's Groaning and the Redemption of the Body

From Romans 8:18-23, in his study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the "groaning" that permeates our present world. He explains that since the fall of Adam, creation has been subjected to vanity (Hebrew: leheanach; Greek: stenazo). Drawing from the Prophets, Gideon illustrates how the land itself mourns due to human sin, yet waits with earnest expectation for the manifestation of the sons of God and the restoration of the Messianic Kingdom. Gideon explains that this groaning extends to the believer. Though we possess the firstfruits of the Spirit and freedom from condemnation, we still face the frustrations of a fallen world. We wait in hope for our final adoption—the "redemption of the body"—when we will be physically changed and fashioned like Messiah's glorious body. Holy Scriptures and Israel exists to share God’s Word with the Jewish people from a Hebrew-Messianic perspective. If this teaching has been a blessing to you, we invite you to partner with us in this vital work. To learn how you can support this ministry and help us continue reaching others, please visit https://www.holyscripturesandisrael.com.