Ephesians 5:1-4 - Walk in Love
From Ephesians 5:1-4, Gideon Levytam points to the challenge that Paul relays to the believers at Ephesus. Learning from the Messiah who sacrificially gave Himself to God on our behalf, the Ephesians, and all true believers, are called to live their lives in a way that is pleasing the Lord, rather than to those who are influenced by godless conduct. God’s people are to treat others lovingly and sacrificially, giving thanks to God at all times.
Psalm 3:1-8 - David's Distress and God's Help
From Psalm 3:1-8, brother Gideon Levytam relays how David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel, turned to God during times of trouble in his life. David experienced much opposition, even from his very own son Absalom, who caused him to flee away from his home in Jerusalem. In times of trouble, all God’s people are called to learn from David who turned to God in prayer, trusting that He will deliver His own from their enemies. David called upon God saying, arise O LORD and save me as salvation is from the LORD.
Daniel 6:1-9 - Daniel's Promotion in the Medo-Persian Empire
From Chapter 6:1-9 of the prophecy of Daniel (דָנִיאֶל), brother Gideon Levytam emphasizes Daniel’s godliness and continual faithfulness to the God of Israel. Daniel was promoted to a very high position by king Darius of the Meds and Persia, the kingdom which replaced Babylon. Out of jealousy, the Meds and Persian presidents and princes sought to find fault in faithful Daniel in order to remove him from the position that he received. However, the jealous princes could not find anything against him except Daniel’s faithfulness to the law of his God, which they used to accuse him before king Darius.
Psalms 2:1-12 - The Coming Reign of Israel's Promised Messiah
From Psalm 2:1-12, brother Gideon Levytam directs our attention to the amazing Person of Yeshua / Jesus, Israel’s promised Messiah. In this second Psalm, we learn that while all sinful humanity and its rulers set themselves against the LORD and against His Messiah, (מָשִיחַ), the Sovereign God has His own plan for His Anointed One. He proclaimed, saying, yet I have set My King upon My Holy hill of Zion. God knows the end from the beginning. He declared, that while the Messiah given Himself as a sacrifice for sin at His first coming, yet at His second coming He will sit on His throne in Zion and every one will have to bow before Him.
Ephesians 4:30-32 - Grieve Not the Holy Spirit of God
From Ephesians 4:30-32, Gideon Levytam relays the importance of Paul’s teachings to the believers at Ephesus, and all true believers in Jesus the Messiah. Paul charged the Ephesians not to grieve God the Holy Spirit. He reminded them that God is sensitive to the way that His people live their lives. God's people are called to put away all manner of godless behaviour by being kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Messiah's sake hath forgiven them.
Daniel 5:17-31 - Daniel Interprets the Writing on the Wall
From Chapter 5:17-31 of the prophecy of Daniel (דָנִיאֶל), brother Gideon Levytam points to Daniel’s godly attitude. Daniel did not want to receive any reward from king Belshazzar, who was the godless unthankful king of Babylon. King Belshazzar lifted up his heart in pride against the Lord of heaven. He defiled the vessels that were used for the worship of Israel’s God in the Jerusalem temple, drank wine in them and praised the gods of silver, gold, brass, iron, wood, and stone. Daniel declared God’s judgment on king Belshazzar by saying, "God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it. Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians."
Psalms 1:1-6 - Messiah, the Blessed Man, In Contrast to All Others
From Psalm 1:1-6, brother Gideon Levytam shares important lessons from the first Psalm of Israel’s song book. God is setting before us the blessed sinless Man, who never deviated from God’s Holy way. The blessed Man of Psalm 1, could only be Yeshua / Jesus the Messiah, who pleased God in His life here on earth, while all others failed. The Messiah, God’s Man, brought fruit for God and blessing for all who trust in Him. While the ungodly failed, sinned and will be driven away, those who believe in Jesus the Messiah will receive forgiveness of sins.
Daniel 5:1-16 - Belshazzar's Feast and God's Writing on the Wall
From Chapter 5:1-16, of the prophecy of Daniel (דָנִיאֶל), brother Gideon Levytam relates God’s judgment on king Belshazzar, which brought about an end to the Babylonian Empire. In pride and self will, king Belshazzar Nebuchadnezzar’s grandson made a great feast for a thousand of his lords. They praised their idols of gold, silver, brass, iron, wood and stone, while using vessels that had been taken from the temple in Jerusalem. This willful and sinful act brought about the judgment of God, who declared His judgment supernaturally, writing on the wall with fingers of a man's hand. This supernatural event greatly troubled king Belshazzar, and he called on his wisemen for the meaning of the writings. His wisemen were unable to know the meaning and only when he called on Daniel, the man of God, was he able to understand the writing.
Ephesians 4:22-29 - Put Off the Sinful Nature and Put On the New Nature
From Ephesians 4:22-29, Gideon Levytam expounds on Paul’s appeal to the believers in the city of Ephesus. They were to put off the old man practically, by not allowing their old sinful nature to control them and lead them to live deceitful lives. Rather, they were to put on the new man, that is, to allow their new nature to be controlled by the Holy Spirit of God, living righteous lives, setting aside a lying tongue, speaking the truth with one another. Thereby edifying the hearers, as this is true service which will minister grace to all.
Ephesians 4:17-21 - Seek to Live a Godly Life, As You Learned From Jesus the Messiah
From Ephesians 4:17-21, Gideon Levytam points to Paul’s appeal to the believers in Ephesus, that they should not live their lives as in the past, as those who do not believe in God. Paul reminds them that because of God’s grace, and their trust in Jesus the Messiah, they are no longer blind spiritually, as those unbelieving nations, alienated from God and living in spiritual darkness. The believers in Ephesus heard the gospel, and received the message of God’s grace, learning the truth which is found in the person of Jesus the Messiah.