R. Paul Falk presents the parable of the talents entrusted to three different stewards and shows how the one who hid the single talent is likened to other examples of hiding throughout the scriptures, including light that is hidden under a bushel. A glimpse into the actual meaning of several parables for those who have ears to hear, and a somber exhortation for how we hear.
R. Dennis Richards explains examines the meaning of “The Kingdom of God,” the central point of most of Yeshua’s teachings, and what it means for us to enter it today.
Rick Ortiz outlines the various sacrifices in this week’s Torah portion with some interesting correlations with the offerings of Cain and Abel in Genesis.
R. Paul Falk continues the “Let There Be Light” series showing how many people today are shining false light, as opposed to the true light of YHVH. He answers the key question, “HOW do we shine as the true light?”
Patrick Shannon demonstrates a pattern of doors, or levels of access, described in the structure of the Tabernacle, and then shows the corresponding levels in the body of Messiah.
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R. Dennis Richards shows us how our modern titles of Yeshua’s parables often divert us to the wrong emphases as he presents the real intended meaning of the parable about the landowner who paid all of his workers equally, no matter how long they worked.
Continuing on the theme of being “the light of the world,” R. Paul Falk shows how the Torah portion about the lampstand and other furnishings represent practical applications for us in order to maintain our relationship with YHVH.
R. Paul Falk starts an insightful series about LIGHT in the Scriptures, starting with what Yeshua meant when he said, “You are the light of the world.” He answers questions such as “What IS the light?” and “What does it mean to us to be the light in the world?” Don’t assume that you knew the complete answers to these!
Patrick Shannon shows a common thread that is seen in every item of the covenant that is restated in Exodus 34, and gives practical examples of what it means to make YHVH first, in everything.
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.