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Brady Stephenson
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As a VBVM columnist, Brady Stephenson brings an unique perspective on Jewish tradition, teaching and language to his writing on Scripture. Many Jewish conventions and practices are evident in his point of view.
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Brady Stephenson Articles
The Exodus, Saul, and Purim
May 31, 2010
The story of the Exodus from Egypt is found (not surprisingly) in the book of Exodus. The story of Saul, the King of Israel, is found in 1 Samuel. The story of Purim is found in the book of Esther. These three stories are inextricably entwined in ways that may not be readily evident. Let’s examine Scripture and see what we can find.
Born royalty
March 19, 2010
The 2001 Walt Disney movie, The Princess Diaries, provides an unintentional picture of salvation to believers...
Drinking in Messiah
October 01, 2009
It should come as no shock to anyone that Yeshua was not the original "Gingerbread Man" and was not actually made of bread. In John 6 He was using a metaphor to illustrate His point: just as physical manna fell from heaven and provided physical sustenance to the Isra'elites, so also the spiritual manna (Yeshua) came from heaven to provide spiritual sustenance to the Isra'elites.
Comfort in tribulation
October 01, 2009
The Merriam-Webster Word of the Day for July 31st was tribulation: distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution; also: a trying experience.
Levigate: Polishing our lives for Christ
September 20, 2009
Mirrors are polished to make the reflection clearer and more accurate. We were created in the image of G-d to reflect His glory (Genesis 1:26-27). It seems as though He polishes our lives and removes the dust and smudges to make us better reflect who He is.
Word for thought - Verbatim
September 05, 2009
The Merriam-Webster Word of the Day for July 27th was verbatim. This was their definition: in the exact words; word for word. An interesting anecdote came to mind when I saw this word. Some friends went to Israel on a mission trip to visit the Holy Land and to evangelize there. While they were there they attempted to teach a group of a dozen Hebrew youths the game of "telephone."
Distractions from the Deceiver
August 11, 2009
Recently the men of my congregation met and discussed several matters regarding our community. One of the matters discussed was the increase in email traffic, which focused on the activities of the current U.S. administration and the concern it was generating among some of our families.
Portrait of Messiah
May 26, 2009
The bedrock foundation of Bible studies during the time of the disciples included an annual reading of the Torah: Genesis through Deuteronomy. This pattern of study began with Nehemiah, Ezra, and the men of the Great Assembly centuries earlier and still exists today. This week of the year the passages of Scripture that are studied are found in the book of Genesis chapters 28:10- 32:2.
Words for thought - Carrefour
May 25, 2009
Brady takes Webster's word for the day and explores a connection with scripture. Today's word is carrefour: a crossroads.
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