rabbi francisco arbas

Passover or Easter? What Did the First Talmidim Keep?

Did the first talmidim of Y’hoshua keep Easter or Pesach? This Scripture-rich teaching examines Passover, Firstfruits, Acts 12:4, the KJV’s influence, and how Constantine and Nicaea helped deepen separation from the biblical calendar.

Why Discernment Matters in Doctrinal Conversations

Doctrinal conversations are not merely exchanges of ideas. They reveal whether we truly love truth, submit to Scripture, and walk in the Ruach. This teaching shows why discernment is essential in doctrinal matters and how talmidim of Y’hoshua must test all things by the Word of Y’hovah.

Understanding the Need for God

Why do we need Y’hovah God? Because humanity is limited and broken. Messianic theology proclaims Y’hovah’s restoration through the promised Mashiach—bringing forgiveness, a new heart, and true shalom lived out in discipleship.

Y’hoshua, Master of Shabbat

Y’hoshua is “Master of Shabbat” not to cancel it, but to reveal its true purpose: mercy, restoration, and covenant rest. From the grainfields to healings, He teaches Shabbat as a gift—and points to the Shabbat-rest that remains.