Introduction As a Messianic community, one of our bedrock beliefs is the validity and importance of the Torah today, for all people. We believe that the entire Bible is valid and valuable for all people …
Parsha “Acharei Mot” – Who Shall Ascend the Hill of the L-RD?
“The earth is the L-RD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.” Psalm 24:1-2 The earth and …
Parsha “Sh’mini” – How To Approach HaShem
This week’s parsha (Sh’mini – Leviticus 9:1-11:47) is all about how to approach HaShem properly. We pick up right after the ordination and training of Aaron & his sons for their priestly duties. They have …
Parsha “Jethro” – The Marriage Proposal
This week’s portion comes from Exodus 18:1-2:23(26). There are several important things in this portion, as usual. But the one thing I want to focus on comes from Exodus 19:4-6 (ESV). “4 You yourselves have seen …
Parsha “Shemot” – When Moses Called G-d a Liar
“… And you haven’t delivered Your people at all!” -Moses (Ex. 5:22-23) “Pay no attention to lying words…” -Pharaoh (Exodus 5:9) At this point Moses seems to be very discouraged. Based on his past experience, …