“The book of Jonah becomes an embarrassing and public reading of your family business.” — Michael Ben Zehabe Alienation Copy Share Image
“A wife who obsesses on "fixing" her husband only succeeds in demeaning him.” — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“Our matriarchs had an interesting advantage over today's western women. Matriarchs didn't begin their marriage with love. Instead, they were taught how… — Michael Ben Zehabe Advice-to-daughter Copy Share Image
“This is a simple study. Yet, you can use this book to see deeper into the personality of God. I find it… — Michael Ben Zehabe Alienation Copy Share Image
“God forces us to quantify our religious tenants by measuring them against the family problems they solve. If your religious beliefs aren't… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“In marriage, those who persevere are rewarded with the most precious thing this earth has to offer: Marital love--a partnership that conquers… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“Love is dirty-sloppy-stupid. The problem has always been: How do we contain such a dangerous substance (love) in the confines of holy… — Michael Ben Zehabe Advice-to-daughter Copy Share Image
“Genesis began with the Father losing His family. Revelation ends with Him getting them back. Is there nothing to be learned from… — Michael Ben Zehabe Daughter Copy Share Image
“Hopefully, your marriage will bring added dimensions to love. Hopefully, your unique love will bring new meaning to all our lives. That… — Michael Ben Zehabe Family Copy Share Image
“Ancient Jerusalem had an unsettled heart. She not only poisoned her Husband’s good name, but the minds of her Husband’s children. What… — Michael Ben Zehabe Good-name Copy Share Image
“If our reputation rests on the decisions we make, then Abishag has impeccable taste. If fragrance is worn to make a personal… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“Just as ceremonial fasting was a legitimate means for getting God's attention (Mt 6:16-18; Ac 13:2-3; 14:23), the casting of lots was… — Michael Ben Zehabe Fasting Copy Share Image
“The Bible frequently uses symmetries and inversions. By such comparisons (parallels and contrasts) the unique aspects of reality begin to emerge. Comparing… — Michael Ben Zehabe Ancient wisdom Copy Share Image
“There is a payoff for examining the divine author's literary style. It will tell you something about Him. Whereas, Jonah's actions are… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“There is a predictable theme as to what upsets our matriarchs. Usually, matriarchs are known for their unified support. When it comes… — Michael Ben Zehabe Duty Copy Share Image
“Whatever criticism we may have for Jonah, at least it can be said that Jonah was consistent. This legalistic, over-judgmental, young prophet… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“Adam was told to name the animals. Adam studied each kind and gave them a name based on his observations. Every animal… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“Regardless of our assessment of Elimelech, Naomi lost her husband. On the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, loss of a spouse is… — Michael Ben Zehabe Human suffering Copy Share Image
“About 4,400 years ago 8 people stepped off Noah’s ark. According to the United Nations Population Growth Statistics, the world’s population grows… — Michael Ben Zehabe Bible stories Copy Share Image
“Samson caused the house to collapse, knowing his death would also result. Despite Samson’s deliberate suicide, Samson died faithful after having judged… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“God gave Moses a calendar that began in spring. (Ex 12:2) God Himself emphasized the importance of Israel’s new calendar at Ex… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“At Ge 1:1 God used a matrix of sevens: (1) Seven words. (2) 28 letters (28 ÷ 4 = 7). (3) First… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“The nature of a letter can also be revealed within its numeric value. All letters and numbers behave in a certain but… — Michael Ben Zehabe Homeschool Copy Share Image
“Never has God given waivers to family members, just because they had bad leaders. In Jonah's time, the entire family of Israel… — Michael Ben Zehabe Abraham Copy Share Image
“The problem is obvious, once the Father began creating, He risked that, although perfect, His new and autonomous family could choose badness.… — Michael Ben Zehabe Apologetics Copy Share Image
“We should expect nothing less from the language that was originally given by God, to His human family. Hebrew was the method… — Michael Ben Zehabe Abraham Copy Share Image
“Would you marry you? Be the right person before seeking the right person. Solomon's bride is carefully chosen for the good of… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“You may have started as my daughter, but it was always understood that one day you would be a wife, mother, and… — Michael Ben Zehabe Children Copy Share Image
“Beware young brides: The cruelest behaviors on earth are done in the name of, what some call, 'love.' Therefore, the Shulamite does… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“Marriage is nothing to underestimate. Success in marriage is about getting back up, again and again. Ultimately, the Shulamite had to write… — Michael Ben Zehabe Advice-to-daughter Copy Share Image
“Like Sarah, treat your husband like what he might become. When all the facts said Sarah would have no vineyard, she became… — Michael Ben Zehabe Faith Copy Share Image
“There is so much information in one Hebrew word that translators are hard pressed to decide how much information should be cut.… — Michael Ben Zehabe Goyim Copy Share Image
“For those who think religious people live in a constant state of fear and quaking, compare Ps 111:10 to Ps 112:7. There,… — Michael Ben Zehabe Bible study Copy Share Image
“From Genesis to Revelation, holy text is all about relationships and the limitless flavors of those relationships. It is the duty of… — Michael Ben Zehabe Family Copy Share Image
“The Greeks were more preoccupied with, where these ousted gods resided. That is: The fallen son's of God could go where humans… — Michael Ben Zehabe Gods Copy Share Image
“Today's marriages become toxic, with resentments, after only a few years. It's one thing to say, 'I forgive,' but most lack the… — Michael Ben Zehabe Business Copy Share Image
“And God does have a personality. He can't hide from us. His personality shines through every Hebrew letter, on every page. Sometimes… — Michael Ben Zehabe Bible Copy Share Image
“We live in a time when we have a communal duty to receive and broadcast love. We must set aside our repeating… — Michael Ben Zehabe Copy Share Image
“Abraham had eight sons--not one. All eight sons bring something to the table. Abraham loved all of his sons. He was a… — Michael Ben Zehabe Abraham Copy Share Image
“The book of Jonah is one of the shortest books in the Bible. Yet, something beneath the surface whispers to us, hinting… — Michael Ben Zehabe Beneath the surface Copy Share Image
