Tradition. Even the mention of the word makes some uneasy. For some, tradition has been/is a major roadblock to truth. In Deut. 4:2, we are commended not to add or take away from the Word of God. But what does that mean exactly? Is that what tradition has done as it is so claimed? In this week's teaching, we will talk about where tradition comes from and how essential tradition is to the life of the believer. 

 

Va'etchanan | And I Pleaded — ואתחנן

TORAH: DEUTERONOMY 3:23-7:11
HAFTARAH: ISAIAH 40:1-26
GOSPEL: LUKE 3:2-15

This week, what does it mean to be a "Lamplighter"?

 

Also, as we. continue our post-Shavuot journey through the book of Ruth, we will discuss the various redemptions contained in the book of Ruth. There is so much more to this story than you may have realized!

As many of us come to the knowledge of Torah, we enter an incredibly vast new world! As most of us did not grow up in a Torah-centric tradition, there are so many new things to learn and new dynamics to consider. All too often, our search for truth leaves us feeling isolated and divided. This was never God's intention. As Shavuot quickly approaches, today's teaching will focus on the often missed yet absolutely necessary component of community and how Shavuot teaches us its necessity.

This week we continue our introduction to Sefer Vayikra (the book of Leviticus) as we discuss intentional vs unintentional sin and how the offerings’ efficacy on our transgressions.

One of the least read yet most misunderstood books of the Bible, Leviticus, is in fact, the heart of the Torah. Leviticus begins with a phrase that sets the theme for the entire book, “And He called”. Vayikra (Leviticus) is, at its core, a beautiful invitation to draw near to HaShem and without a proper understanding of this book, our entire Biblical understanding may indeed be corrupted.

In this week’s episode, we begin to move on from Sinai and the giving of the commandments and ordinances. We begin the discussion on the building of the Tabernacle.

In this episode we discuss a concept that may be new to many of us. Why was the Torah given? What does it signify and what is it’s function? One aspect we may have never considered is that Torah was given to elevate the mundane in our lives.

This week and next week, we will be talking about where we are as the people of God and look at the book of Jeremiah to draw guidance and encouragement as we seek to represent God well.

This is our second week looking at the life and story of Joseph. In one of the most dramatic scenes of Scripture, Joseph introduces himself to his brothers and delivers one of the most powerful statements in all of the Bible. This week we focus on Joseph’s attitude towards his brothers and seek to find application for us today.

In this week’s episode we go over the history of Hanukkah as a cursory introduction to this often overlooked celebration.

Usually when a new believer comes to faith, we point them to the book of John as a starting place. John is full of imagery that makes is easy for us to get our minds around the person and purpose of Yeshua. But John’s Gospel account is not a picture book for children. It is an immensely deep and challenging account. This week we dip our toes into the Gospel account of John.