Pesach 5771

All scripture, being inspired by G-d, is beneficial for doctrine, correction and instruction in walking righteously before our G-d, that the man (or woman) of G-d would be perfect and completely equipped for all good works. 2 Tim. 3:16,17

When Shaul the Pharisee wrote this letter to Timothy, the Tanakh (Old Testament) was the only scripture the followers of Messiah Yeshua had. It would be decades before most would even hear about the writings contained in the Brit Chadasha (New Testament) and centuries before they would hold actual copies in their exceedingly thankful hands. In light of this, it is of utmost importance for us today, somewhat desensitized by centuries of readily available printed scriptures (at least, in the West) to remember that verses speaking of the Word being G-d breathed, etc. are actually referring to the writings contained in the Tanakh (not that these truths wouldn't apply to the entire Word eventually, just that they didn't at this time). Selah.