Author Archives: Gary Vail

And the Word became flesh, and tabernacled among us. And we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and of truth. John 1:14 Many people will start the observance of Sukkoth today depending on the calendar they are following. This feast is also called booths andContinue reading “Feast of Tabernacles”

As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!” But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” Luke 11:27-28 What is the curse of theContinue reading “The Curse of the Law”

Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, “Surely the Day of Atonement is on the tenth day of the seventh month; it shall be a holy assembly for you, and you shall deny yourselves, and you shall present an offering made by fire to Yahweh. And you must not do any regular work on this veryContinue reading “The Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur”

Is the God you are following the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, or some other god?

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 There are many references to following the commandments of Yahweh written in the New Testament, sometimes referred to asContinue reading “Old Commands or New?”

Hear the Matter started just over a year and a half ago. We are happy that it has been so widely received. Thank you to all that have liked, commented and shared on all the various social media platforms and WordPress itself. Here is a map of all the places that regularly hit the website.Continue reading “Moving Forward”

Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” Jacob said, “Swear to me now.” So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised hisContinue reading “Will You Sell Your Birthright?”

“‘And you, my flock, thus says the Lord Yahweh: “Look! I am judging between one sheep and another, between the rams and between the he-goats.” EZEKIEL 34:17 Someone who has been raised in Christianity will likely know how displeased Jesus was with the religious leadership of His day. In fact, this is such a themeContinue reading “History Repeats Itself”

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and according to his custom he entered into the synagogue on the day of the Sabbath and stood up to read.  Luke 4:16 After celebrating a couple Sabbaths with some new friends we have made over the course of the last few weeks, IContinue reading “First Sabbath or First Day?”

Alas for the day! For the day of יהוה is near, and it comes as destruction from the Almighty.  Joel 1:15 In the age of smooth talking and ear tickling, we as a collective church are rarely warned about the coming wrath and judgement of the Creator. While church people bicker and entangle themselves withContinue reading “Impending Bloodbath”