Holy Scriptures and Israel

Discover how the Lamb of God is revealed in the Passover. Brother Gideon Levytam explores the prophetic elements of the Passover table, showing how ancient Jewish traditions point directly to Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. Journeying through the תַּנַ”ךְ (Tanakh) and the בְּרִית חֲדָשָׁה (Brit Chadashah), he traces God's plan of redemption—from the binding of Isaac in Genesis 22 and the blood on the doorposts in Exodus 12, to the Upper Room in Luke 22. See the profound Messianic significance behind the removal of leaven (חָמֵץ - Chametz), the bitter herbs (מָרוֹר - Maror), the four cups of the Seder, and the breaking of the middle matzah known as the Afikoman (אֲפִיקוֹמָן). This hidden piece of unleavened bread foreshadows the death, burial, and resurrection of the Messiah, who drank the Cup of Redemption to establish the New Covenant in His blood. Truly, "Messiah our Passover is sacrificed for us" (1 Corinthians 5:7). 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.

From Zechariah 5:1-11, in his continuing study of the Book of Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the prophet’s sixth and seventh night visions. He explains that the flying scroll (megillah) represents the curse and the swift judgment of God’s Word upon sin, showing that no one can escape the holy standard of the Lord. Its dimensions, matching the Holy Place in the Tabernacle, remind us that God is holy and that judgment proceeds from His presence. Gideon then considers the vision of the ephah and the woman within it as a picture of wickedness (rish’ah), falsehood, corrupt measure, and departure from the Lord. As this wickedness is carried away to the land of Shinar (Babylon), the place of early rebellion against God, it shows how evil is removed and set aside for judgment. Through these visions, Gideon shows that God must judge sin and that He disciplines His own people. All have come under the curse of the broken law. He then points to Yeshua the Messiah, who became a curse for us, and through whom God will restore His people and remove wickedness from their midst. 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.

In the midst of a violent tempest, the terrified mariners interrogate their mysterious passenger to discover the cause of the storm. Brother Gideon Levytam explores Jonah’s bold confession, “I am a Hebrew” (Ani Ivri), and his admission that he is fleeing from the Creator of the sea and the dry land. Knowing the storm is God’s righteous discipline, Jonah tells the sailors that he must be cast into the raging waters so that they might live. When they do so, the sea is immediately calmed, and these pagan men are brought to fear the God of Israel, offer sacrifices, and make vows to Jehovah. Yet the story does not end in the depths of the sea. The Lord prepares a great fish (dag gadol) to swallow the prophet, and Jonah remains in its belly for three days and three nights. Brother Gideon connects this remarkable event to its ultimate prophetic fulfillment in Yeshua the Messiah. As Jonah was cast into the deep and became the means of deliverance for others, so the Messiah spoke of this as the sign of His own death, burial, and resurrection—bringing salvation to a perishing world. 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.

In his continuing study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam brings us to the closing verses of chapter 8, where the apostle Paul presents the glorious assurance of the believer’s eternal security in Yeshua the Messiah. If God is for us, who can be against us? Through a series of powerful questions, Paul shows that no accusation, no condemnation, and no adversary can ever overturn what God has accomplished for His people through Messiah. Drawing from the Hebrew Scriptures, Brother Gideon points to God’s provision on Mount Moriah and reminds us that He who spared not His own Son has secured eternal redemption for all who believe. Though believers may face tribulation, distress, persecution, or spiritual conflict, nothing in heaven or earth shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Messiah Yeshua our Lord. 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.

In this message, Brother Gideon Levytam explores the remarkable events of Chag Purim (the Feast of Purim) recorded in the Book of Esther. Although the name of God does not appear even once in the text, the story powerfully reveals His Hashgacha Elyona—divine providence—working behind the scenes. Through the wicked plot of Haman, the enemy sought to annihilate the Jewish people scattered throughout the Persian Empire. Yet this attack was more than political; it was part of Satan’s ongoing attempt to destroy the seed of Abraham and prevent the coming of the promised Messiah, Yeshua. By God’s providence, Esther was placed in the palace “for such a time as this,” and the very scheme designed to destroy Israel was turned against Haman himself. What began as a decree of destruction was transformed into a day of deliverance, feasting, and joy. Just as God used Esther and Mordecai to preserve His people in ancient Persia, the story of Purim reminds us that the God of Israel continues to watch over the Jewish people and the body of Messiah today, directing history to accomplish His sovereign plan of redemption. 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.

In this continuation of his study in the Book of Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam explores the conclusion of the prophet's fifth vision concerning the golden Menorah and the two olive trees. Reading from Zechariah 4:8-14, Gideon highlights the Lord’s encouragement to Zerubbabel that the same hands which laid the foundation of the Temple will also finish it. We are exhorted not to despise "the day of small things," for the Lord delights in what seems small, and His work is accomplished "not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit" - pictured in the continual supply of oil with no human intervention. Concluding the passage, Brother Gideon explains the identity of the "two anointed ones" who stand before the Lord of the whole earth. While historically represented by Zerubbabel and the High Priest Yehoshua, the two olive trees also point prophetically to the two witnesses of Revelation 11. During the future time of Jacob's Trouble (Sarat Ya'akov), God will raise up these empowered witnesses in Jerusalem to testify of Yeshua the Messiah. Their death, resurrection, and ascension will serve as a powerful testimony, awakening the remnant and moving Israel toward her promised restoration - when she will once again shine as a light 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this conclusion to Zechariah's fourth vision, Brother Gideon Levytam examines the charge given to Joshua the High Priest and the Messianic promises that follow. The Lord declares He will bring forth "My Servant the Branch" (Tzemach). Gideon traces this title through the Hebrew Scriptures to present the Messiah as the divine Branch of the Lord, the King from David's line, the perfect Man, and the obedient Servant, then connects these portraits to the four Gospel accounts. The vision then turns to a single Stone set before Joshua, with seven eyes, portraying fullness, perfect sight, and the Spirit's complete work. Gideon identifies this Stone as the Messiah, rejected at His first coming yet made the Chief Cornerstone. Through Him, God promises to remove the iniquity of the land "in one day," looking ahead to Israel's future restoration and a coming age of peace, where each will dwell under the vine and the fig tree. 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.

In the conclusion of his study on the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam expounds on the profound typology found in the Day of Atonement (Yom HaKippurim). Just as the bodies of the beasts for the sin offering were burned outside the camp according to the Torah, Yeshua suffered outside the gate of Jerusalem to sanctify the people with His own blood. Gideon exhorts believers to go forth unto Him "without the camp," leaving behind the shadows of the old system to identify fully with the rejected Messiah. The message concludes with practical instructions for the believer's daily walk. Since the ultimate sacrifice has been made once and for all, we are called to offer spiritual sacrifices—the "fruit of our lips" giving thanks to His name and the doing of good works. Gideon closes the series with the powerful benediction of the God of Peace, who brought again from the dead the Great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant. 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.

In this study of Romans 8:12–17, Brother Gideon Levytam teaches that believers are no longer debtors to the flesh but are called to live a sanctified life through the power of the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaElohim). Gideon explains that by the Spirit, we are empowered to "mortify," or put to death, the deeds of the body. We have not received a spirit of bondage to fear, but the Spirit of adoption, allowing us to cry out to God as "Abba, Father" (Abba Avinu). Continuing in the Epistle to the Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Gideon highlights that the Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are truly children of God. As children, we are heirs of God and joint-heirs with the Messiah (Mashiach). Gideon encourages us that although we may suffer with Him in this present world, our adoption ensures that we will also be glorified together with Him. 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.

From Zechariah 3:1-5, in the fourth vision given to the prophet, Brother Gideon Levytam reveals the pre-incarnate Messiah acting as the divine Advocate for His people. The vision depicts a heavenly courtroom where Joshua the High Priest, representing the nation of Israel, stands clad in filthy garments while Satan, the adversary, stands ready to accuse him. Gideon explains how the Angel of the Lord—identified here as the Messiah—intervenes to rebuke the accuser, declaring Israel to be "a brand plucked out of the fire" by God's sovereign grace. The message highlights the great exchange at the heart of the gospel: the Messiah removing the filthy garments of iniquity and clothing His servant in a "change of raiment," representing the robe of righteousness. Gideon points us to the cleansing power of the Lord Yeshua, who silences the accusations of the enemy and restores His people, transforming them from a state of defilement into a holy priesthood adorned for His service. 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.

In this study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam examines Hebrews 13:7–9, focusing on the practical evidence of faith in the life of a believer. He highlights the exhortation to remember and follow the faith of godly leaders who have spoken the Word of God. Central to this encouragement is the unchanging nature of our Savior: Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah) is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Gideon connects this to the character of Jehovah in the Tanakh, reminding us that because the Messiah does not change, His promises and His presence remain a constant anchor for His people. Gideon also addresses the warning against being carried away by "diverse and strange doctrines," particularly those focused on legalistic dietary restrictions or man-made traditions. Drawing from the wisdom of the Apostle Paul in Romans and Colossians, he emphasizes that the heart is truly established by grace (Chesed), not by ritualistic observances which do not profit the soul. As we navigate a world of shifting voices, we are called to remain occupied with the person of Yeshua and the sufficiency of the grace He has provided. 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.

From Romans 8:9–11, in his study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam expounds on the defining mark of a true believer: the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He highlights Paul’s distinction that we are no longer "in the flesh" but "in the Spirit," and emphasizes that without the Spirit of Messiah (Ruach HaMashiach), one cannot belong to Him. Gideon further explores the profound promise found in verse 11, teaching that the very same Spirit who raised Yeshua from the dead dwells within us. He explains that this is not only a future hope of resurrection but a present reality, where the Spirit "quickens"—or gives life to—our mortal bodies today, enabling us to walk in newness of life. 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.

In this study of Zechariah 2:1-13, Brother Gideon Levytam explores the prophet’s third vision concerning a man with a measuring line. Gideon identifies this figure as none other than the Angel of the Lord—the pre-incarnate Messiah—who comes to measure Jerusalem not for limitation, but in preparation for her future restoration. The prophecy offers profound encouragement to the Jewish remnant, looking forward to the day when the city will be inhabited as "towns without walls," safe under the protection of her King. Gideon highlights the divine promise where the Lord declares He will be "a wall of fire round about" and "the glory in the midst" of Zion. This passage looks beyond the restoration of the second temple to the ultimate fulfillment in the Messianic Kingdom, where Yeshua will dwell among His people. We are reminded that he who touches Israel touches "the apple of His eye," and are pointed toward the glorious future when many nations shall be joined to the Lord in Jerusalem. 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.

From Hebrews 13:1-6, Brother Gideon Levytam brings us to the final chapter of the epistle, shifting from the "better things" of doctrine to the practical application of our faith. Gideon emphasizes that sound doctrine must lead to a transformed walk. He expounds on the command to let "brotherly love" (Ahavat Achim) continue, showing how this love is proven through hospitality to strangers, empathy for those suffering in bonds, and maintaining honor and purity within the marriage covenant. Gideon further challenges the body of Messiah to live a life free from covetousness, finding true security not in material wealth, but in the presence of God. Anchored in the Lord’s unwavering promise, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee,” we are encouraged to be content and fearless, boldly declaring that the Lord is our Helper in the midst of a changing world. 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.

In this study of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the sharp conflict between the "mind of the flesh" and the "mind of the Spirit." Drawing parallels from Galatians and Corinthians, Gideon defines the carnal mind as being at enmity with God, incapable of submitting to His law or pleasing Him. He warns that even a believer can walk as a "natural man," resulting in a defeated walk devoid of spiritual power. Gideon exhorts us to instead be "spiritually minded," a state that brings Chayim v'Shalom—Life and Peace. By relying on the indwelling Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) rather than our own strength, we are called to mortify the deeds of the body and live a life that is truly pleasing to God. 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.

Continuing his study in the Book of Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the conclusion of the prophet’s first vision and the entirety of his second vision from chapter 1, verses 17-21. The Lord gives a message of comfort, promising that He will again choose Jerusalem and His cities will overflow with prosperity. This is followed by the vision of the four horns and the four carpenters. Gideon explains that the four horns represent the Gentile world powers that have scattered the people of Israel throughout the ages. In response, the Lord raises up four carpenters, or craftsmen, to terrify and cast down these horns. This vision reveals God's sovereign plan to judge the nations that have afflicted His people and points to the ultimate Carpenter, the Messiah Yeshua, who will return to judge the world and build His eternal kingdom in Zion. 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.

From Hebrews 12:18-29, in his study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam explores the powerful contrast between two mountains. The author first reminds the Hebrew believers of what they have not come to: Mount Sinai, a place of terror, fire, and a fearful voice that represented the giving of the Law, where the people and even Moses himself trembled in fear. This earthly mountain signifies a relationship of distance and condemnation under the Old Covenant. In glorious contrast, believers in Yeshua have come to the heavenly Mount Zion, the city of the living God. This is not a place of fear, but of grace and fellowship with an innumerable company of angels, the assembly of the firstborn, God the Father, and Yeshua the Messiah, the mediator of the New Covenant. Concluding with the book's final warning, Gideon exhorts us that because we are receiving an unshakable kingdom through the superior blood of our Messiah, we must listen to Him who speaks from heaven and serve our God with reverence and awe, for He is a consuming fire. 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.

Continuing his verse-by-verse study in the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam begins chapter 8, which provides the glorious answer to the struggle with sin described in chapter 7. Teaching from Romans 8:1-4, Gideon explains that for those who are in Messiah Yeshua, there is now no condemnation. Our freedom from judgment is not based on our performance but on our new position in Him. Gideon reveals how God provided the solution that the Law could not, as it was weak through the flesh. God sent His own Son, Yeshua the Messiah, in the likeness of sinful flesh, and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh. Now, the righteous requirement of the Law can be fulfilled in those who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 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.

From the Book of Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the powerful and comforting message the Lord gives the prophet in verses 14-16. This passage reveals the very heart of God for His people and land, beginning with a declaration of His fierce, covenantal love. Brother Gideon explains the term "great jealousy" (קִנְאָה גְדוֹלָה), not as a human flaw, but as God's passionate and protective fury for Jerusalem and for Zion. This divine jealousy is directly contrasted with God's deep displeasure toward the Gentile nations who, in their ease, went far beyond their role as instruments of discipline and cruelly "helped forward the affliction." The direct result of God's passionate heart is a promise of restoration: He declares His personal return to Jerusalem "with mercies" and gives the divine assurance that His house, the Temple, will be rebuilt in it. 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.

Continuing his study in the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam explores the powerful exhortation in chapter 12 to pursue shalom with all people and a life of kedushah (holiness), "without which no one will see the Lord." He clarifies that this pursuit is not a means of earning salvation—which is a free gift secured by the Messiah—but is the vital evidence and beautiful fruit of a life truly transformed by God’s grace. This holiness is the goal for every believer as we run the race of faith with endurance. This passage contains a solemn warning, highlighting the danger of falling short of this grace. The life of Esav (Esau) serves as a powerful cautionary example against allowing a "root of bitterness" to grow and defile many. Esav, called a "profane person," despised his spiritual inheritance and sold his birthright for a momentary physical satisfaction, a choice that brought bitter tears but no true repentance. Brother Gideon urges us to learn from this, to value our heavenly inheritance in Messiah Yeshua above all else, and to never treat His grace lightly. 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.

Continuing his study in the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam examines Romans 7:14–25. In this deeply personal passage, the Apostle Paul describes the intense inner conflict that every born-again believer experiences. This is not the struggle of an unregenerate person, but the lament of a child of God who delights in God's Law yet finds himself warring against the sin that still dwells within his flesh, leading him to cry out, "O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?" (Romans 7:24). Gideon explains that this conflict arises from the two natures within the believer: the new, divine nature given to us in Messiah, and the old Adamic nature, which cannot be improved or reformed. Paul makes it clear that the Law, while holy and good, cannot deliver us from this struggle. The victory and deliverance are not found in a system or a set of rules, but in a Person. Paul's lament turns to praise as he points to the only answer: "I thank God—through Jesus Christ [Yeshua the Messiah] our Lord!" (Romans 7:25). 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.

Continuing his study in the book of the prophet Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the first of eight prophetic night visions, focusing on Zechariah 1:7–13. In this vision, Zechariah sees a man on a red horse standing among myrtle trees, which Gideon explains represent the Gentile nations who are "at ease." He identifies this central figure as the Angel of the LORD (מַלְאַךְ יְהוָה), a pre-incarnate appearance of Yeshua the Messiah, who is observing the condition of the world in relation to His people, Israel. The heart of this passage is the Messiah's compassionate intercession. After His angelic servants report that the world is complacent, the Angel of the LORD cries out to Jehovah, "how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem?" The section concludes with the LORD's immediate assurance, answering the Angel "with good words and comfortable words.". This serves as a powerful encouragement, revealing the Messiah's heart for His people and God's promise of future comfort and restoration. 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.

Continuing his study in the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam explores one of the great encouragements for the believer’s endurance: the assurance of God’s love demonstrated through His fatherly discipline. Gideon explains from Hebrews 12:5–13 that the trials and chastening we experience are not a sign of God’s anger, but proof of our legitimate sonship. As our loving Abba Father, God corrects us because we are His beloved children. By drawing from the Tanakh (the Hebrew Scriptures) and the writings of Sha'ul (the apostle Paul), Gideon shows that this divine correction is always for our ultimate profit, that we “might be partakers of his holiness.” While no discipline seems joyful at the moment, those who are trained by it will bear the peaceable fruit of righteousness. This process strengthens our feeble knees and heals what is lame, restoring us to spiritual health and enabling us to walk in a manner that brings glory to God. 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.

From Romans 7:7-13, Brother Gideon Levytam addresses the crucial question, “Is the law sin?” He affirms that the Torah (Law) is holy, just, and good. Its purpose is not to save but to reveal the deadly nature of sin. The commandment stands as God’s perfect standard—bringing the knowledge of sin, awakening our sinful nature, and pronouncing a just sentence. This lesson shows how the Torah exposes sin as “exceedingly sinful,” stripping away all self-righteousness and revealing our inability to please God. In this way, the Law prepares the heart to receive the grace and deliverance found only in Yeshua the Messiah. 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.

Continuing his study of Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam delves into the LORD's powerful summons to the returned remnant of Judah. He begins with God's solemn declaration of displeasure with their forefathers, whose disobedience led to the exile. This sets the stage for the gracious invitation at the heart of the message: "Turn ye unto me... and I will return unto you." Gideon emphasizes this summons, quoting the Hebrew "Shuvu elai" (שובו אלי), highlighting God's direct and personal call for His people to repent and return to Him. Gideon then explains the profound contrast between the fleeting lives of both the disobedient fathers and the faithful prophets of old, and the enduring, unfailing nature of God’s Word. The Word of the LORD, spoken through the former prophets, proved true in judgment, a stark reminder to the current generation. This principle remains vital for believers today, reminding us that while human generations pass, the Word of Jehovah Tzabaoth (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת), the LORD of hosts, stands forever and demands a response from our hearts. 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.

Continuing his verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the exhortation for believers to run with patience the race that is set before us. Building upon the powerful examples of the "great cloud of witnesses" from chapter 11, the author encourages the Hebrew believers to lay aside every weight and the sin of unbelief which so easily entangles us on our walk of faith. The greatest encouragement for our endurance is found by fixing our eyes upon Yeshua, "the author and finisher of our faith." Gideon explains that by considering Him who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross and despised its shame, we find the strength to persevere. Yeshua's ultimate sacrifice provides the divine perspective we need to keep from growing weary and faint in our minds as we run our own race. 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.

Building on the theme of the believer's new relationship with the Torah, Brother Gideon Levytam provides a detailed explanation of Sha'ul's (Paul's) powerful marriage analogy. Just as a wife is legally freed from the law of her husband upon his death, our death with Yeshua the Messiah delivers us from the "oldness of the letter"—a state where the Law, interacting with our flesh, could only produce "fruit unto death." This deliverance, however, is not for lawlessness but for a new and glorious union. Having been freed, we are now joined to the resurrected Messiah. The purpose of this New Covenant reality is to empower us to serve God in a completely new way: not by the external letter that condemns, but by the internal "newness of the spirit" that gives life and produces fruit for God. 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.

Brother Gideon Levytam begins a new study in the book of the prophet Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), whose name means 'The LORD Remembers.' This prophetic book was given to the remnant of Israel who had returned to the land from the Babylonian exile. Gideon lays the historical foundation, explaining that the people were discouraged and their spiritual fervor was declining. The Lord’s message through Zechariah was a powerful call to return to Him, reminding them not to be like their fathers who had ignored the former prophets. This introduction explains how the entire history of Israel, as recorded in the Tanakh, serves as a lesson for believers today, as the Apostle Paul wrote. Gideon provides a sweeping overview of Zechariah's prophecies, which look far beyond his own time to both the first and second comings of Yeshua the Messiah. From the King arriving humbly on a donkey (Zech. 9:9) to the establishment of His future Messianic Kingdom, the book is a testimony to God’s unwavering faithfulness to His covenant promises. 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.