Tateguru (Jaison Ndlovu)

The Branch and the Root: The Fulfillment of All Shadows — Part 3 The Branch and the Root: The Fulfillment of All Shadows Part 3 — Concluding Synthesis: Yeshua, Yehoshua, and the Eternal Priest-King Series: Between Two Names — Part 3 (Final) The prophetic symbolism of the Branch, woven through Zechariah and Isaiah and realized in the New Testament, finds its consummation in Yeshua HaMashiach — the Root and the Branch, the eternal High Priest and King. This final part draws together the threads of name, typology, and prophecy to show how ancient shadows climactically meet their fulfillment in Christ. Joshua as Shadow; Yeshua as Substance In Zechariah 3 the figure of Joshua (Yehoshua) stands as an emblem of the earthly priesthood — a human office marked by ritual, need, and impurity. The prophetic scene reveals Joshua accused, cleansed, and clothed, a typological act pointing to what is to come. The earthly priesthood could ...

The Branch from the Roots of Jesse — Part 2 The Branch from the Roots of Jesse Part 2 — Yeshua, Yehoshua, and the Eternal Priesthood Series: Between Two Names — Part 2 While Jesus (Yeshua ישוע) and Joshua (יהושע Yehoshua) share related meanings—both expressing “God is salvation”—they reflect subtle linguistic evolution between Hebrew and Aramaic forms. Yeshua is a shortened form of Yehoshua , yet both stem from the same salvific root and convey the same divine promise. In biblical contexts: Yehoshua (Joshua) appears in the Old Testament, most notably as Joshua son of Jehozadak, the High Priest. Yeshua designates Jesus Christ , the ultimate High Priest of the New Covenant. Despite their shared essence, these names serve distinct narrative roles. Recognizing this clarifies identity and continuity: otherwise, the name is one . The Deeper Meaning in Zechariah 3 If both Joshua...

Between Two Names: Jesus Barabbas and Jesus Christ — Part 1 Between Two Names: Jesus Barabbas and Jesus Christ Part 1 — A Reflection on Textual Nuance and Spiritual Choice Series: Between Two Names — Part 1 Scriptures like 2 Samuel 21:1–9 can be misleading if not read carefully. The mention of two Mephibosheths, distinguished only by their parentage, can easily lead to confusion. One might think there's only one Mephibosheth, but careful attention to the text reveals the distinction. Upon close reading, the passage clearly distinguishes between two Mephibosheths: One is the son of Jonathan, grandson of Saul ( 2 Samuel 21:7 ). The other is the son of Rizpah, Saul's concubine, and half-brother to Jonathan ( 2 Samuel 21:8–9 ). The context and genealogy provided in the passage make it evident that these are two distinct individuals with different parentage, avoiding any poten...