R. Paul Falk continues the Shabbat series by looking at numerous trappings of doctrines that have been historically based on mentions in scripture or traditions, but are not specifically commands. He describes the differences between scriptural references and traditions and clarifies the very few actual commands regarding keeping the Shabbat holy.
Rick Ortiz shares an outline of the Torah portion, Mishpatim, and focuses on the release of the Hebrew servant after seven years. Upon receiving his freedom, he has the option of making his servitude permanent, due to his love for his master, which is signified by the piercing of his ear at the doorpost of the master’s house.
R. Paul Falk continues the Shabbat series by clarifying the meaning of different passages about the Sabbath that have been misinterpreted to create entire doctrines and legalistic rules that were not the original intention of the verses in their proper context.
In this Torah portion and message, R. Paul Falk continues the Shabbat series with some very clarifying insights about the enemy’s primary goal which is to enslave us, and how YHVH rescues us, bringing us out of bondage to give us freedom and rest. He also warns about how we sometimes misinterpret isolated scriptures and formulate false doctrines that we impose on others.
R. Dennis Richards reflects on how one finds the Eternal by looking at the life of Abraham and how he came to know YHVH in a world of false religions and idolatry, even with no teachers and long before the Torah was written by Moses.
R. Paul Falk begins a new series on the Shabbat (Sabbath) diving deep into the meaning of the fourth commandment, “Remember” as it pertains to the division of the waters in the first week of creation, the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, and what we should be remembering, individually, as we observe the Shabbat today.
Rick Ortiz outlines the Torah portion, Va-Era, and focuses in on the various aspects of a name, and in particular, the name of the Eternal that was given to Moses and the people of Israel. He also highlights what it means to have the name “put on us” and the significance that carries for us today.
Patrick Shannon launches from Jacob’s blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh into the will of Yah for all of creation which culminates in the mission of Yeshua which is handed down to us. As one of many congregations in the modern Messianic movement, Patrick identifies a spectrum of different doctrinal groups and answers the question, “What Tribe Are We?”
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R. Paul Falk presents an interesting view of the race we are running by identifying three distinct segments of the race that span three generations. Why our Father is called “the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob” is evident in scriptures about asking our fathers for the ancient paths and the importance of imparting the Torah to our children.
R. Dennis Richards shows how Jeremiah’s message to Israel in exile is applicable to us today, living in a pagan world but thriving, learning to wait, and putting our hope in God’s promises and His plan that He has for our future.