We begin parshah Eikev by focusing on the portion’s name, translated “if” here but normally translated “heel.” We then review the blood covenant which Moses refers to so frequently in Deuteronomy, with emphasis on the relationship between God’s love and keeping His commandments. Moving on, we look at 3 extreme mindsets Moses warns believers against. […]
August 25, 2019 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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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 […]
October 21, 2018 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our Torah Project series. In this lesson, we walk through the individual features of the Semitic Blood Covenant and see how the blood covenant between God and Abraham forms the core of nearly everything else that transpires in the Bible. An understanding of this blood covenant is foundational to our study of Scripture. Visuals: Genesis […]
January 15, 2017 in Genesis, Media, Torah Project by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our Torah Project series. In this lesson, we analyze the details in the first half of Genesis 15. We discover three steps towards connection with God, how God’s communication with Abraham progressively deepened, and the motive behind Abraham’s odd question concerning proof for God’s promise. We then begin to learn about the Semitic Blood […]
January 8, 2017 in Genesis, Media, Torah Project by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we study Genesis 15. This teaching’s study Resources: Blood Covenant Torch & Oven
March 1, 2009 in Genesis, Media, Tanakh by Beth Tikkun
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