Teaching on Genesis 18-22 from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Original vision to bless the nations. Izzy's nomenclatural angst. Meaning and etymology of blessing. Cliched terms and commercialized Christianity. Fathers and sons, kings and knights, senior executives and sponsors. Jewish understanding of conferring a blessing from Garden of Peace by Rabbi Shalom Arush. World of Warcraft and the blessing of the old god transforming you and giving you special powers. Initiation rite in the Los Angeles based Blood gang includes the blessing of being punched in the forehead. Origins of English word to bless from pagan Germanic blood application rites. Broader understanding of barach from Rabbi Hirsch's research. Connection between blessing, kneeling, and swimming pools. Yeshua was responsible for killing a herd of 2,000 hogs, costing at least $400,000. Unrolling the red carpet. Averting judgment and bringing mercy. Communities of tzaddikim averting natural disasters, economic catastrophes, health related crises. Salt as preservative. Commentary from Rabbi Michael Munk in Wisdom Of The Hebrew Letters by Artscroll. Racham versus chamal. Revisiting the cliched concept of the intercessor. Interceptor, intervenor, negotiator. Practical way to pray for your city including with your spirit and with your mind, groaning, tongues, the Priestly Blessing, and the Lord's Prayer. Biblical sodomy according to Ezekiel 16 wasn't homosexuality, it was having a comfortable life and not caring about others, especially those in need. The blessing of Abraham is the gift of the Ruach haKodesh. Calling on Yahweh's name on behalf of those unable to. Blessing in mishnaic Hebrew as grafting in. Practical ways to help your neighbors and friends get grafted in to Yeshua and his community. Reading from Radical Reformission from Mark Driscoll. The epidemic of loneliness in the Western world.