R. Dennis Richards looks at Yeshua the teacher, how he learned to teach from the rabbis and became recognized as a rabbi himself, using parables to teach spiritual truths with physical metaphors that the people could understand.
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Tetzaveh – Changing Clothes
R. Paul Falk starts in the Torah portion about the garments for the high priest, as well as other scriptures that mention the changing of clothes, and shows some very interesting parallels between the Aaron the high priest and the prodigal son!
Patrick Shannon presents a pattern found in the commands to build the tabernacle that is exemplified by the items in the ark, and in numerous examples throughout the scriptures, from the first chapter of Genesis to the last chapter of The Revelation. This pattern of His Provision, His Plan and His Priesthood provides practical meaning and applications for us today.
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The Scripturally Appointed Times
R. Paul Falk shares a personal journey of discovery and convictions comparing the the historical Jewish calendar with the declaration of YHVH’s appointed times by actually sighting the new moons based on various scriptures. An excellent position emphasizing respect for others and whatever their convictions may be.
R. Dennis Richards gives a fascinating explanation of spiritual parables and why Yeshua used them. He also hones in on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to reveal the deeper truths that are hidden within the story that were intended only for those with ears to hear, and eyes to see.
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Mishpatim – Yeshua 10(7)
In this Torah portion and 7th installation of the Yeshua series, R. Paul Falk explains specifically how Yeshua is the promised “prophet like Moses” and shows how Moses’ disciples, Aaron and Hur were examples of us, today, and our responsibilities as disciples of the Messiah.
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Yitro – Yeshua 10(6)
In this Torah portion and continuation of the Yeshua series, R. Paul Falk takes a humorous look at Moses going up and down Mount Sinai which leads to the discovery of how and where YHVH makes his name dwell and how He bridges the gap to come down and be among us.
In this installation of the Yeshua college courses, R. Paul Falk explains the primary message of the Scriptures, from Genesis to The Revelation repeated through several metaphors in the garden of Eden and the life of Abraham, to the beginning and end of The Revelation. An amazing synopsis that ties together the Tree of Life and the blood of the Lamb.
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Be-Shalach – Trees, Water, Rock
Rick Ortiz gives an overview of this Torah portion and highlights a few observations which promote deep thinking about the bitter waters of Marah that were made sweet by a tree, and the water which flowed from a rock in Horeb. Trees, water and rock are metaphors for other things in the Scriptures.
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Enoch – The Man Who Walked with God
R. Dennis Richards examines the Book of Enoch which is not part of our canonized scriptures yet it was found among the Dead Sea Scrolls and much of our doctrine about the future is based on direct references to this pre-flood prophet by New Testament authors (John, Peter and Jude). The correlations between the Book of Enoch and The Revelation are undeniable.