“In front of the throne [of G-d] was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal.” (Revelation 4:6)

This song pictures the glassy sea before G-d’s throne in heaven. The watery melody flows continuously, also reminiscent of the sparkling crystal-clear waters of life in Revelation 22:1. The piece is very clean, clear, and–especially–pure.

2. Jerusalem: Rejoice! ~ iTunes

“Break out into joy! Sing together, you ruins of Yerushalayim! For Adonai has comforted his people, he has redeemed Yerushalayim!” (Isaiah 52:9)

A call for the inhabitants of Israel (particularly Jerusalem) to rejoice, this joyful music is evident of the ultimate joy that Jews can have in their Messiah Yeshua. The real reason to celebrate is the fact that Messiah has come once to redeem Jerusalem, and He is coming again very soon!

3. Do You Know He Called My Name? ~ iTunes

“This is the one the gate-keeper admits, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep, each one by name, and leads them out.” (John 10:3)

Yeshua is the good shepherd who calls us, His sheep, each by name. This song reminds believers in Yeshua that He will never forget or forsake us. Instead, He knows each of our names and constantly draws us back to Him. It also asks a question: has He called your name?

4. Zemer ~ iTunes

Zemer is Hebrew for “melody; song.” The name for this piece was actually given to me by a person who received its title in a dream. The amazing thing was that this person didn’t even know how to speak Hebrew! When something like this happens, it can only mean one thing: the hand of Adonai is well at work! 

5. Yeshua ~ iTunes

Written about four years ago, this was the first piece of music I ever composed. It is based on a poem I wrote (of the same title) extolling Yeshua as our redeemer and Creator. Drawing from His death and resurrection along with Creation, we can only conclude that “It’s Yeshua; yes, that’s His name.”

6. Song for Jerusalem ~ iTunes

“Pray for shalom in Yerushalayim; may those who love you prosper.” (Psalm 122:6)

Many people ignore the command of Psalm 122: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! The city of Jerusalem has undergone millennia of persecution, and as believers we are to pray daily for shalom to be within her walls. May this song be a plea for the Body of Messiah to wake up and pray for the peace of Yerushalayim.

7. Baruch Haba B’Shem Adonai ~ iTunes 

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of Adonai….” (Psalm 118:26)

This piece is just another Jew’s way of crying out the above words. In Matthew 23:39 Yeshua speaks a word of prophecy to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: “For I tell you, from now on, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of Adonai.’” Most believers don’t realize that before Yeshua can return to this earth, the Jews (specifically those living in Jerusalem) must ask Him to!

8. Delight in the L-rd ~ iTunes

“Then you will delight yourself in Adonai, and he will give you your heart’s desire.” (Psalm 37:4)

Opening with a dreamy, wistful theme, this work reflects the words of David in Psalm 37. Adonai has promised that if we delight in Him, then He will give us our heart’s desire. (That doesn’t mean that we get whatever we ask for, but there is a promise in this verse nonetheless.) This was a cry from my heart.

9. Davi’s Lullaby ~ mp3 sample ~ iTunes

On January 15, 2006, a precious bundle of joy was born to a family very dear to my heart. Davi’s birth sparked the idea of a personal lullaby, an idea that was given life with this music. Along with a seven-stanza poem, this is also supposed to be a soothing piece reminding us as children of Adonai that we have nothing to fear.

10. My Beloved ~ iTunes

“Look at you, my love! How beautiful you are!” (Song of Solomon 1:15)

The L-rd gave me this song on Valentine’s Day of 2006. Because of the date of composition, I decided to turn it into a love song. It is based on the Song of Solomon and has a double meaning: firstly, it is for my future wife (whoever she may be). And secondly, it symbolizes the relationship between Yeshua and His Bride.  

11. Zachor ~ mp3 sample ~ iTunes

In Hebrew, zachor means “remember.” I wrote this piece following one of the many terrorist bus bombings in Israel. Though tragic, these occurrences should always be remembered in our lives. Over time, this song’s meaning has extended to include all the various tragedies that have happened to the Jewish people – my people. Yet the music is not all solemn and melancholy, for even in the midst of calamity there is hope in Messiah Yeshua!

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