Who is Responsible for the Death of Jesus vs Who Killed Jesus? One of the most complicated characters I have portrayed is Joseph ben...

The Purpose of Parables The parable of the Good Samaritan has been told and retold so many times, I hesitated to write this blog. I am not a New Testament expert. Yet, the style of teaching with parables is truly a Jewish trademark. Storytelling was central to many non-reading ancient cultures of the world. Even if someone could read, there was limited access to written materials, scrolls, and what we now call books. Jesus told more than forty parables in the gospels. Storyt

Jewish high priest at the brazen altar

Life-size replica of the Tabernacle of Moses on display at the Wilson County Expo Center in Lebanon, Tennessee in 2023

The woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 14:34-36 reveals a surprising connection to the Jewish prayer shawl or Tallit.

"Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Terry Harman © 2007 The Rehearsal The other night in rehearsals for the play, Jesus of Nazareth, the...

"Goliath from Gath" created by Hector Marin and Terry Harman, photo by Terry Harman © 2010. Size Intimidates The story of David and...

Old Battles Reemerge Some troubles have a way of returning despite our best efforts to avoid the "same old, same old." No one willingly...

Used by Permission from Goodsalt, “David Anointed” 2024 When Everyone Knows but You! Examine the situation David found himself in 1...

A Wake-Up Call "Where is the mercy seat on the Ark of the Covenant?" Around 7:00 AM (Central Time Zone) I received a call from a lady...

Exodus 3:13-15 And Moses said unto God: ‘Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them: The God of your...

Exodus 28:31-35 (JPS 1917) And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue. And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst...

“Bells and Pomegranates of the Blue Robe” photo by Dr. Jason Eric Renna, 2022 January 4, 2024 Exodus 28:31-35 (JPS 1917) And thou shalt...

Bite Your Tongue “Bite your tongue” may be an American saying. I do not know. It is more than just resisting giving someone a “piece of...

Terry pictured as the High Priest, © The Tabernacle Man, 2006. Introduction to Thee-Part Series This four-part series on the mysterious...

Exodus 28:29-30 JPS 1917 And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he...

A reminder of the Significance of the Garments In our previous post, we learned that each of the eight golden garments of the High Priest in Jewish tradition is intrinsically holy and imparts atonement for specific sins when worn properly during Yom Kippur rituals. The sages of the past taught that these garments, worn by the High Priest during Temple service, serve to atone for the sins of Israel. It is taught that, similar to sacrifices, the priestly garments facilitate at

The Mantle of Leadership Embracing the mantle of leadership, whether within the realms of government or business, is an endeavor that...

Envy is a Poison Envy, a corrosive emotion that erodes the very essence of one's being, originates from the profound depths of...

Golden Altar of Incense, photo by Aaron Harman, 2005 Introduction As the incense would lay upon the hot coals a sweet-smelling aroma or a...