In this Torah portion, Patrick Shannon looks at how YHVH tests us in Deuteronomy 8, His reasons for discipline, the perspective of a father with his children, our response, and the intended goal of it all.
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From the fourth chapter of Deuteronomy, R. Paul Falk presents what it means for us to protect the teachings of Moses and the commands of YHVH today, with examples of what happens when something is added or taken away from the original commands.
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Devarim – The Land of Esau
From the Torah portion, Devarim, Rick Ortiz brings out the point that YHVH protected the land of the Edomites to keep His promises, despite the undesirable characteristics of Esau such as “living for the moment.”
Patrick Shannon shows how the death of the high priest in ancient Israel foreshadowed our freedom through Yeshua’s death, as well as what it means to live “in Him” and without sin!
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Pinechas & Calling Disciples
In the Torah portion entitled Pinechas, Patrick Shannon shows how Mosheh called and appointed Yehoshua (Joshua) in the same pattern used by Messiah with his disciples…and with us who claim to be his disciples in today’s harvest.
Why could Balaam’s donkey see the messenger of YHVH though Balaam could not? And why did YHVH seek to kill Balaam even though He told him to go? R. Paul Falk reveals the fascinating answers found in what Balaam DIDN’T say. This holds a strong message for every one of us about speaking the Word, concluding with an amazing perspective about “the Word made flesh.”
Combined with the Torah portion, Chukkot, R. Paul Falk continues the series on Sight, revealing YHVH’s desire and what He uses our eyes for, illustrated by how He used to rod of Aaron in different stages of what He was teaching Israel.
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Korach and the Rod of Aaaron
In this Torah portion entitled “Korach” (Numbers 16-18), Rick Ortiz highlights who YHVH Himself endorsed to head up the priesthood with some interesting insights into the budding rod of Aaron which He chose as the sign to do so.
Rick’s accompanying Powerpoint presentation can also be downloaded HERE to follow along with the slides.
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Shalack – 40 Years
For the Torah Portion, Shalack, consisting of Numbers 13 through 15, Patrick Shannon looks at the details of why YHVH cursed the first generation out of Egypt to more 40 years in the desert before entering the Promised Land, and the important lessons this holds for us today.
From how the lampstand was to be placed in the tabernacle, to how Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, R. Paul Falk derives a key life lesson about how the eye is the lamp of the body as explained by Yeshua in Matthew 6:21-23.