Habakkuk 1:1 - Introduction to the Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּ֖וּק)
From the study on the Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּ֖וּק), chapter 1:1, Brother Gideon Levytam introduces us to the prophecy of Habakkuk, a prophet with a heavy burden for his people, Judah. In his recorded prophecy, Habakkuk, the “embracer” of Israel, engages in a dialogue with God, expressing his deep concern over the violence and corruption prevailing among his brethren, the people of Judah, whom he loves so dearly. Despite his concerns, Habakkuk demonstrates trust in God, who promises to discipline His erring people, Israel, yet also assures them of a future day of national restoration through the coming of the promised Messiah. The Book of Habakkuk (חֲבַקּ֖וּק) emphasizes the importance of faith in God, even in the midst of trials and tribulations, as it is written: “The just shall live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4)
Shabbat Meeting - Acts 5:17-33 (מַעֲשֵׂי הַשְּׁלִיחִים)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on March 15, 2025.
Malachi 3:16-4:6 - I Will Send Elijah Before the Dreadful Day of the Lord
In the study of the Book of Malachi (מַלְאָכִֽי), chapters 3:16–4:6, Brother Gideon Levytam shares how, in this final message to Israel, God promises to restore His nation to Himself. The LORD delights in those who speak about Him and assures Israel that He knows each one of them, recording their names in the book of remembrance. He declares, “They shall be Mine in that day when I make up My jewels,” promising to spare the godly as a man spares his own son. Malachi prophesies that judgment will come upon the ungodly, who will be burned like stubble, while the LORD will judge them in righteousness. For the godly of Israel, the LORD calls them to remember His law, given through Moses, and promises to send Elijah the prophet before the Messiah’s second coming, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the children to their fathers. This final prophecy spoken by Malachi, was shared some 450 years before the first coming of Jesus the Messiah, of whom John the Baptizer said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29).
Shabbat Meeting - Acts 5:12-33 (מַעֲשֵׂי הַשְּׁלִיחִים)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on March 8, 2025.
Hebrews 10:1-4 - The Blood of Bulls and Goats Could Not Take Away Sins
From Hebrews 10:1-4, in the study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam highlights how the author emphasizes that God’s Holy Law was given to Israel as a shadow of the good things to come. Every sacrifice offered served as a shadow, pointing the Hebrew offerer to the future, final sacrifice of the Messiah. In the fullness of time, the Messiah would come to offer Himself as the ultimate and final atonement. The blood of animal sacrifices, such as those of bulls and goats, could not take away sins but only covered them temporarily. These sacrifices foreshadowed the sacrifice of the Messiah, Yeshua, who came into the world to offer Himself once and for all, taking away the sins of the world. The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29.
Shabbat Meeting - Acts 4:32-5:11 (מַעֲשֵׂי הַשְּׁלִיחִים)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on March 1, 2025.
Romans 3:21-25a - Forgiveness and Righteousness Through Faith in Jesus the Messiah
From Chapter 3:21-25a of the study of the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), Brother Gideon Levytam emphasizes the truth that God's righteousness is freely given to true believers in Yeshua the Messiah. No person, whether Jew or Gentile, can perfectly obey God's holy Law. This is because every individual born into this world has inherited a sin nature, for all have sinned and fall short of God’s holy standard. Paul further explains that even Moses and Israel’s prophets testified to this truth, recording it in the Law (תּוֹרָה) and in the Prophets (נֶבִיאִים). Forgiveness and righteousness are granted only through faith in Yeshua, Jesus the Messiah, who died as a sacrifice for sin, shedding His own blood. God declares that He is satisfied with the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus the Messiah. Because of Him, and through His grace, God freely forgives sinners who place their faith in Him.
Shabbat Meeting - Acts 4:13-31 (מַעֲשֵׂי הַשְּׁלִיחִים)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on February 22, 2025.
Malachi 3:7-15 - Obedience to God and Restored Hearts Bring Blessings
In the study of the Book of Malachi (מַלְאָכִֽי), chapter 3:7-15, Brother Gideon Levytam highlights Malachi's appeal to Israel during their time of spiritual decline. Malachi spoke by the Word of the LORD, saying: "Return unto me, and I will return unto you," saith the LORD of hosts. Yet, sadly, Israel questioned their need to return to God. The LORD charged His people with failing to submit to His ordinances and with robbing Him by not bringing their offerings and tithes into His Temple. Malachi continued to emphasize that departing from the LORD brings a curse and judgment, but obedience and a restored heart bring blessings from the LORD. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith," saith the LORD of hosts, "if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it."
Shabbat Meeting - Acts 4:1-22 (מַעֲשֵׂי הַשְּׁלִיחִים)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on February 15, 2025.