This cycle’s parshah Acharei Mot teaching begins with a summary of the ground we have covered in Leviticus – God’s handbook for holiness. Turning to the Torah portion itself, we zoom in on the two goats of the Yom Kippur service, this year placing special emphasis on the goat that remains at the Temple. In […]
The backdrop for this year’s portion Metzora teaching aligns with the two traditional teaching emphases for the first weeks of the Counting of the Omer: 1) chesed/lovingkindness and 2) gevurah/restriction. Thus, we focus on gracious lovingkindness as we examine the restoration of the “leper,” and we take heed of the necessity for rigorous limitation as we study the […]
Imagine a close-knit community in which God dwells tangibly and that, because of His presence, the residents live at such a level of holiness that sin becomes obvious in the body – there’s no hiding it. Israel has experienced something like this in the past, and we hope to one day experience it again. In […]
We tackle two main topics in this year’s portion Shemini teaching: the mysterious deaths of Nadav and Avihu and God’s dietary laws. In the first part of the teaching, we answer the question of why it is that Nadav and Avihu are struck dead by God when another pair of Aaron’s sons, Elazar and Itamar, […]
We begin this year’s teaching on portion Tzav by asking the question, “What does the commandment to the priests regarding daily removal of the sacrificial ashes have to do with my life as a living sacrifice?” Meditation on such questions leads to great insight as we apply even the seemingly most obscure commandments to our […]
Parshah Vayikra, the first portion in the heart of the Torah, gives us invaluable pictures of how we draw near to God. The main aim of this teaching is to lay a foundation for looking at the sacrifices as examples for how we can be living sacrifices, and, thereby, draw near to God. We start […]
We begin this year’s teaching on Parshah Vayakhel by finding in the parshah title man’s audacious attempt to separate Jews and Gentiles by splitting the Scriptures into two separate “covenants,” the “old” and the “new.” We then compare the two sets of tablets, asking what the two could represent. Moving on, we ask why it […]
Torah portion Ki Tisa contains what are perhaps both the lowest point in Israel’s history in the Torah (the golden calf) and the loftiest vision of God in the Torah (God’s revelation of His goodness to Moses). It is not an accident that both this nadir and apex occur together within the same story. Topics […]
Filling in for Grant this week, Nate Gurnish first brings several important points in connection to the menorah, including an admonition to not go beyond what God has commanded. The majority of the teaching centers on the clothing of the High Priest with emphasis on important verses regarding clothing in Scripture and the two articles […]
Join Beth Tikkun for a discussion of Parshah Terumah, a portion focused on the construction of the Tabernacle. As we explore this God-designed teaching picture – the lengthiest topic in the Torah – we begin with a brief look at each of the various elements of the Tabernacle. We then examine several patterns and teachings […]
Taking up the two portions of Yitro and Mishpatim, we start this week’s teaching by exploring the 4th of the 10 commandments, the Shabbat, focusing on the Sabbath as a witness of our marriage to the Almighty. We then look at the Torah’s revolutionary commandments given as the very heart of the covenant, including a […]
These two Torah portions witness several of the most monumental events in Scripture, including the crossing of the Red Sea, Israel’s battle with Amalek, and the giving of the Ten Words at Mt. Sinai. Our focus for this year is a comparison of the two battles that bookend parshah Beshalach, the clashes with Egypt and […]
If there’s one thing lacking in the believing body today, it’s strength to stand against that which is evil in modern culture. The focus of this year’s teaching on Bo is just this idea, how we can be strong in this world. Topics under this theme include the Hebrew root for “burnt offering,” Pharaoh’s four […]
Join Beth Tikkun for this Torah cycle’s study of parshah Va’eira. Our topics include fire and water and several of God’s names, including El Shaddai, Elohim, and the holiest name of God. Visuals: Va’eira 2018-19.pdf Medios Visuales: Vaerá 2018-19.pdf
After a brief introduction to the Torah portion, we pause to compare Abraham to Jacob, finding lessons for how God works in our lives according to how He worked in the lives of these patriarchs. We go on to look at the important Hebrew word “Horeb,” the name of the mountain context for God’s revelation […]
We begin our discussion of Torah portion Vayechi by looking at Pharaoh’s one big mistake and drawing a life lesson from it. We then focus on the wonderfully complex pictures revealed in the lives of Ephraim and Manasseh. Lastly, we explore within Jacob’s deathbed blessings for the 12 brothers, drawing lessons for us today from […]
We begin this combined teaching on Torah portions Mikeitz and Vayigash with a few thoughts connected to experiencing Chanukah in the Land of Israel. We then briefly summarize Joseph’s genius as he provides the opportunity for his brothers to repent. Finally, we explore several teaching points from Joseph’s story with an emphasis on seeing Yeshua’s proper position […]
Join Beth Tikkun as two of our members, Nate Gurnish and Brandon Rose, fill in for Grant who is away in Israel. Nate and Brandon share their thoughts on Torah portion Vayeishev, the beginnings of one of the longest stories in the entire Bible, the story of Joseph. Visuals: no visuals Medios Visuales:
At the end of Jacob’s wrestling match in portion Vayishlach, God changes his name to “Israel.” Why, then, does the Torah often continue to call him “Jacob”? In this week’s teaching, we talk about this question and discuss 6 important principles gleaned from this patriarch’s famous contest with the God of the universe. Visuals: Vayishlach […]
After a brief overview of the main topics in Vayeitzei, we explore the curious Aramaic word “memra” which occurs in the ancient Aramaic translation of this parshah and which John makes reference to in his gospel. Moving on, we reflect on Jacob’s interactions with the character named “Red” and a new character named “White.” Lastly, […]
We begin this cycle’s parshah Toldot teaching with a brief look at how the Torah goes far beyond what a human would design for a religious book with its unexpected collections of stories and geneologies and building plans — all layered with unending levels of meaning. With that introduction, we discuss the interesting story of […]
Join Beth Tikkun as we explore Torah portion Chayei Sarah, “The Life of Sarah.” This teaching starts with an admonition to guard against taking the holy for granted. Next, we explore the Hebrew word for “everything,” which, when read both forward and backward, yields a deep truth. We then move on to see one intriguing […]
Are Believers today really being asked to “tolerate” the homosexual lifestyle or endorse it? Did God actually tell Abraham to sacrifice his son? These are just two of the many important topics we address in this year’s Parshah Vayeira teaching. The teaching focuses on the two main subjects of homosexuality and escaping the enslavement of […]
Why is Abraham such a big deal in Scripture? In answering this question, we focus this cycle’s Lech Lecha teaching on the ancient Semitic blood covenant, a pivotal concept for understanding many important biblical events. As we see the blood covenant between God and a man play out over history, we begin to grasp more […]
Join Beth Tikkun as we dig into Torah portion Noach. After a brief description of a wonderful trip to South Africa, we step into the parshah through the observation that both the names Elohim and the holy four-letter name for God occur in Noah’s story. The observation leads to a brief exploration of how God’s mercy […]
In this first lesson of a new Torah cycle, members Brad Moore and Brian Chima fill in for Grant as he continues his trip to South Africa. Brad focuses our attention on the question, “What does it mean to be made in God’s image?” Brian takes as his focus the topics of sin and remembering. […]
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah V’zot Haberachah (Part 2) 5772: Deuteronomy 33-34 (Part 2). This teaching’s study Resources: V’zot Haberachah (Pt.2) Notes
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah V’zot Haberachah (Part 1) 5772: Deuteronomy 33-34 (Part 1). This teaching’s study Resources: V’zot Haberachah Notes Download Teaching (To download this teaching right-click the above link and select “Save Target As”.)
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Haazinu 5772: Deuteronomy 32. This teaching’s study Resources: Haazinu Notes
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Vayeilech 5772: Deuteronomy 31. This teaching’s study Resources: Vayeilech Notes
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Ki Tavo 5772: Deuteronomy 26-29a. This teaching’s study Resources: Ki Tavo Notes
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Ki Teitze 5772: Deuteronomy 21b-25. This teaching’s study Resources: Ki Teitze Notes
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Shoftim 5772: Deuteronomy 17-21a. This teaching’s study Resources: The KING Behind the King Goats, Kids, and a False Notion
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Re’eh 5772: Deuteronomy 12-16. This teaching’s study Resources: When the Saints Go Limping In
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Eikev5772: Deuteronomy 7b-11. This teaching’s study Resources: Tefillin
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Devarim 5772: Deuteronomy 1-3. Ben Alger, one of the Elders at Beth Tikkun, provides insights into this opening parshah of Deuteronomy.
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parashot Mattot/Masei 5772: Number30-36. This teaching’s study Resources: 14+14+14 Serving Cattle Instead of God The Sheep of His Hand
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Pinchas 5772: Number25b-29. This teaching’s study Resources: The Broken Vav
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Balak 5772: Number22-25a. This teaching’s study Resources: The Sins of Balaam
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshot Korach & Chukat 5772: Numbers 16-21. This teaching’s study Resources: Paradoxical Images The Problem is the Solution
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Shelach 5772: Numbers 13-15. This teaching’s study Resources: The Flow of God’s Breath Unholy Rebellion
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Beha’lotecha 5772: Numbers 8-12. This teaching’s study Resources: Life’s One Test Question A Tale of Two Nuns
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Nasso 5772: Numbers 4b-7. This teaching’s study Resources: The Aaronic Blessing A Holy Life = A Balanced Life
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Bemidbar 5772: Numbers 1-4a. This teaching’s study Resources: The Two Redemptions Ark Errors
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshot Behar & Bechukotai 5772: Leviticus 25-27. This teaching’s study Resources: Building Your Own God A la Carte
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Emor 5772: Leviticus 21-24. This teaching’s study Resources: Five Symptoms of the Ego
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshot Achrei Mot and Kedoshim 5772: Leviticus 16-20. This teaching’s study Resources: A Study in Scarlet A Tree, a Sword, and Two Goats
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshot Tazria and Metzora 5772: Leviticus 12-15. This teaching’s study Resources: Tzaraat Leprosy Light Disease
Join Beth Tikkun as we study Parshah Shemini 5772: Leviticus 9-11. This teaching’s study Resources: The middle words & middle letter of the Torah Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself
Join Beth Tikkun as we complete our study of Isaiah 53 and also answer the question of why Yeshua often told others to remain quiet in regard to His works and His identity. We also look at some amazing patterns in the Hebrew Scriptures that illustrate Messiah’s two advents. This teaching’s study Resources: Who Do […]
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