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 .     What does it mean that “a bruised reed He will not break” in Matthew 12:2   Answer from Got Questions “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out” ( Matthew 12:20 ). When Matthew wrote these words, he was quoting a prophecy from Isaiah 42:1–4 . This prophecy pointed to the actions and demeanor of the coming Messiah, now revealed as Jesus Christ. In the prophecy, the “bruised reed” and the “smoldering wick” refer to the spiritually, physically, or morally weak. A reed that is bruised may be damaged, but it is not irreparable. A “smoldering wick” may be about to lose its fire altogether, but it can still be reignited. At the beginning of Matthew 12 , we find the disciples walking through a grain field with Jesus, picking grain to sate their hunger. According to Deuteronomy 23:25 , grain-picking was a lawful activity, but the Pharisees, always quick to condemn, questioned its legality because that day was the Sabbath. They accused the di

        The True Meaning of Yom Kippur *Amir’s commentary on Yom Kippur* As we approach Yom Kippur, the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar, I want to take a moment to reflect on its true meaning and significance. Let us look closely at what the Scriptures say, particularly in Leviticus 23:27 : “…it shall be a holy convocation for you; you shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire to the Lord…” One of the most common questions Jews will ask each other over the next few days is: “Did you fast on Yom Kippur?” This question points to a tradition that is deeply ingrained in Jewish practice. However, it might surprise you to learn that fasting on Yom Kippur is not a biblical command. The Bible speaks of something different, which the rabbis, over the centuries, interpreted as refraining from eating and drinking, focusing instead on prayer and petitions for forgiveness from God. This brings us to an interesting paradox: while fasting is seen as a way to “aff

      "So, to the Jewish people all over the world, afflict your souls by understanding that by your own strength and deeds, you will not be saved. Bring forth the perfect sacrifice – Yeshua, who is the way, the truth, and the life. Let us turn our hearts toward Him, recognizing that salvation is not in what we can do, but in what He has already done. Let us understand the true meaning of this sacred day, not as a time to focus on ourselves, but as a time to focus on the One who gave everything for us."   Amir Tsarfati    And to Christians all over the world, know in your souls that Jesus was the fulfillment of the Jewish Laws.  Galatians 3:24-27   (KJV) Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.   The Law of the Old Testament can never be fulfilled by anyone but Jesus Christ, ou