We’re continuing our discussion about how Tziva and Mephibosheth point to Messiah’s future relationship with His own people, the Jews, and the eventual grafting in of the Gentile church. So lemme start by sharing an interesting fact. Starting with, I think either Ignatius or Clement, did you know that all of the Early Church Fathers […]

“When he came to Yerushalayim to meet the king, the king said to him, ‘Why didn’t you go with me, M’fivoshet?’  He answered, ‘My lord king, my servant deceived me. I, your servant, had said, ‘I will saddle a donkey for myself to ride on and go with the king,’ since your servant is lame. […]

I’m about to explain how Tziva and Mephibosheth’s relationship with King David points to Yeshua’s future relationship with His own people, the Jews, and with the eventual grafting in of the gentile church. However, before we get into the meat of our discussion, let’s review just who Mephibosheth and Tziva are, starting with Mephibosheth. So […]

“M’fivoshet the son of Sha’ul came down to meet the king. He hadn’t cared for his legs, trimmed his beard or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he came home in peace.”-2 Samuel 19:25 I want to remind you that after David’s victory over his rebellious son, Absalom, […]

“Avishai the son of Tz’ruyah answered, ‘Shouldn’t Shim‘i be put to death for this? After all, he cursed Adonai’s anointed ruler!’  But David said, ‘What do I have in common with you, you sons of Tz’ruyah? Why have you become my adversaries today? Should anyone in Isra’el be put to death today? Don’t I know […]