“There is a first time for everything.” This may be true. Imagine if a “once in a lifetime” opportunity comes your way.

The spiritual purpose of incense in the Tabernacle.

Live Long and Prosper Are you a fan of the Star Trek series? Do you know the Jewish and biblical background of the iconic hand sign and...

Previous Look at the "Napkin" Before we take a "fresh look" inside the tomb of Jesus again, let's remember something from our previous...

My Roles as the Antagonist For many years, I have been fortunate to be involved in theatrical productions, television spots, and recently...

The Origin of the Napkin Myth Every year around Easter Sunday the internet and social media come alive with a fanciful story about one of...

Old Questions: What and Who is a Jew? In 1965 Morris N. Kertzer wrote a book, What is a Jew?  In 1987, Jacob Schochet posed a different...

The Back Stabbers "Back Stabbers", a 1972 hit by the O'Jays, said it best. What they do? They smile in your face. All the time, they want...

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...