In the Naso teaching, David first places the portion in the flow of the calendar, finding lessons particularly for the adolescent or anyone stepping up to a higher level of authority and responsibility. Later topics include why one might take a Nazirite vow and three progressions in the portion that help us to see how […]
The main topic in this year’s Bamidbar teaching concerns the ranking of tribes apparent in the organization of the wilderness camp – some tribes given higher places than others. What are the criteria for ordering them, and what lessons can we draw from the fact that God does this ranking? Other topics include how we […]
This week, Tim focuses on the two kings Israel defeats east of the Jordan under Moses, Sichon and Og. In the parsha teaching, David drills down on the ideas of stability and unity through the mo’edim and the pattern of reflecting God’s light. Joshua 12 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Ki […]
Once again we are treated to a Torah portion discussion between Grant and Tim Pell. Topics include the pitfalls of taking a census, the balance of uniformity and individuality as seen through the twelve tribes, and the Aaronic Blessing, including a look into the Hebrew of this important prayer. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download […]
Join us as we begin exploring the book of Second Timothy. In this first teaching, we cover the first 10 verses of chapter 1. Focusing on verse 3, we ask the question, “How could Paul say that he had a clear conscience?” In pursuit of an answer to this question, we examine both the Greek […]
The spear of zealous Phinehas ends Israel’s testings and failures in the wilderness. In this year’s parshah Pinchas teaching, we focus on God’s breaking of His followers in the midbar, the wilderness. Along the way, we learn an important principle regarding zealousness and hear an illustration of this principle preserved by European Jews; we compare […]
This week listeners have two choices for teachings on parshah Bamidbar. The first is by Nate Gurnish, who shared his thoughts on the portion with Beth Tikkun while Grant was away at Sar Shalom Messianic Congregation in Mansfield, Ohio; access Nate’s teaching in the media player below. The second is from Grant courtesy of Sar […]
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