Episode 46- Proverbs: The Importance of Scripture with Jeff and Sherri Friedlander

God's Word is powerful. It has the ability to transform us from the inside out. When we allow this tranformation to happen it not only changes our lives but it changes our marriage as well. 

Join us for this episode as we sit down with Rabbi Jeff and Sherri Friendlander. We dive into Proverbs 3 and talk about how the Bible is "One Book, One Story" and the implications it has on our lives and marriages when read it and apply it to our lives as a couple.

One Book One Story: You can connect the first ten verses of Proverbs back to the Torah and forward to the New Testament. The Bible truly is One Book, One Story given to us by a loving God.

 

Proverbs 3:1 My son, do not forget my teaching (Torah), but let your heart keep my mitzvot (commands)

• A Call to Wholehearted Obedience -Solomon’s teaching which came from Torah

 

V2- For length of days and years of life, and shalom they will add to you.

• A  benefit of obedience: length of days and peace

 

V3-4 Let kindness and truth never leave you—bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will gain favor and a good name in the eyes of God and man.

• Lev. 19:18 Don't take revenge

• Deut 15:7 Don't harden your heart against anyone

• Exodus 23:22 Don’t reap all your field, save some for the poor

• Exodus 20 Half the 10 commandments focus on how to treat people

• Romans 12:10 Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving

 

V5-6 Trust in Adonai with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

• Deut 31:6 Be strong and courageous, He will not leave or forsake us

• Deut 6 The Shema- tells us to love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength

• Deut 28 Rewards and punishments for obedience or lack thereof 

• 1 John 5:3 (Yeshua speaking) If you love me, keep my commands

 

V7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;fear Adonai and turn away from evil.

• Psalm 34:14 and 1 Peter 3:11 Turn from evil. Do good, seek peace

 

V8 It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

• Deut 7:15 Being spared the disease of the Egyptians through obedience

• Psalms 103:2-3 He forgives our sins and heals our disease

• 3 John 1:2 Links healing to our spiritual wellbeing

 

V9-10 Honor Adonai with your wealth and with the first of your entire harvest.

Then your barns will be filled with plenty, your vats will overflow with new wine.

• Lev. 23 First Fruits offering- reminds us that God is our source and the sustainer of life. We are to trust in Him for our provision

• James 1:16-18- Everything is given to us by God.

 

Rabbi Jeff and Sherri Friedlander | Be One Ministries

Rabbi Jeff Friedlander is a Jewish believer in Yeshua (Jesus) and a passionate teacher
of the Scriptures through a Hebraic lens. After graduating college, Jeff married his
college sweetheart, Sherri. They have now been married for 35 years and are the proud
parents of four grown children and six grandchildren.

Jeff and Sherri received their early training in ministry through Berean Bible College and
The Master’s Commission, where they were both graduates. Their formation included
memorizing over 450 scriptures and cultivating a life of service. Jeff was ordained
through the Assemblies of God International Fellowship. Years later, he pursued
advanced training at a Messianic Yeshiva and was ordained as a Messianic Rabbi and
teacher.

Sherri is continuing her theological journey through a Master’s degree in Practical
Theology, with emphases in Messianic Judaism and Women in Ministry.
In addition to ministry, Jeff and Sherri also spent 23 years owning and managing
successful businesses. Their real-world experience informs a practical and grounded
approach to leadership and teaching.

Together, they lead Be One Ministries and Fellowship, a discipleship-focused ministry
that equips believers in Yeshua with a strong foundation in the Word of G-d,
emphasizing the unity of the Scriptures and their Hebraic roots. Their work bridges
ancient truths with modern application for today’s believers.

You can learn more about Rabbi Jeff and Sherri and the resources they have to offer at www.beonetoday.org