From One New Man Bible translated by William Morford Shoftim Judges and Officers 16:18. You will appoint Judges and officers for yourself in all your gates which the LORD* your God gives you throughout your tribes, and they will judge the people with just judgment. 19. You will not twist judgment. You will not respect persons or take a gift, for a gift blinds the eyes of the … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings: Shoftim – Aug 21, 2020
The laws of Deuteronomy 17 apply to Yeshua as much as they applied to King Saul, King David, or King Solomon. Shoftim Portion Summary The commandment for the king to write a copy of the Torah demonstrates the work of Messiah. He Himself is the Word made flesh. He is the copy of the Torah in human form. Furthermore, He writes a copy of … Continue reading King of the Jews
At the very center of the Torah are the words “Search, search!” The same words can be understood to mean, “Study, study!” Portion Summary Shemini is the twenty-sixth reading from the Torah and third reading from the book of Leviticus. The word shemini (שמיני) means “eighth,” and it comes from the first words of Exodus 9:1, which says, “Now it came about on the eighth day that Moses … Continue reading Studying Torah Requires Searching the Scriptures
Did Moses speak in tongues? Tradition says that Moses spoke the words of the book of Deuteronomy in the seventy languages of humanity. Portion Summary Devarim (דברים) is both the title for the last book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. Devarim means “words.” The English-speaking world calls this book Deuteronomy. The Hebrew title for the book comes from … Continue reading Expounding the Torah
Torah Commentary Pinchas”Phineas” Numbers 25:10-30:1 1 Kings 18:46-19:21 2 Timothy 1-4; Titus 1-3; Philemon 1 Zeal In The Camp Reading about the Hebrews and their journey through the wilderness has taken on so much meaning in the past few years. With each passing year it becomes more and more special to read about their lives. It is not that the accounts of their lives become more … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Pinchas”Phineas” – Zeal In The Camp – SCRIPTURES FOR July 27, 2019
Torah Commentary Korach (Korah) Numbers 16:1-18:32 1Samuel 11:14-12:22 2Timothy 2:8-21 Jude 1-25 The Stand Which Proved The Man We come to the infamous account of Korach this week. You have to admit that with all that has happened in the camp since Israel left Egypt, events which clearly showed Moshe as the leader, this was a pretty gutsy move made by Korach. Well, maybe gutsy … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Korach (Korah) – The Stand Which Proved The Man – Joined To HaShem – SCRIPTURES FOR July 6, 2019
Sh’lah L’kha Spies Named 13.1. And the LORD* spoke to Moses saying, 2.“Send men for yourself, so they can spy out the land of Canaan, which I AM giving to the children of Israel. You will send a man from each tribe of their fathers, each one a leader among them.” 3.And Moses by the commandment of the LORD* sent them from the wilderness of Paran, all those men were … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings: Sh’lah L’kha – from One New Man Bible – Jun 29, 2019
Regular Shabbat Readings Beha’alotcha (בהעלותך | When you set up) Torah: Numbers 8:1-12:15 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 Gospel: Matthew 14:14-21 Note: The regular readings are often interrupted with special readings on Jewish holidays, special Sabbaths, and Rosh Chodesh. Refer to the annual Torah Portion schedule for these special portions. Portion Summary The third reading from the book of Numbers and the thirty-sixth reading from the Torah is … Continue reading Nostalgia for the Familiar – June 22, 2019
Leviticus 16:1 – 18:30 Day of Atonement Service 16.1. And the LORD* spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD* and died; 2. And the LORD* said to Moses, “Speak to Aaron your brother, so at all times he does not come into the Holy Place within the veil before the cover, which is on the Ark, so he … Continue reading Torah Reading – Aharei Mot – One New Man Bible – May 3, 2019
Looking for spiritual deliverance? The last day of Passover commemorates the crossing of the Red Sea, the final deliverance from bondage, and the miracle of immersion. April 27,2019 Portion Summary On the final day of Passover, which commemorates the crossing of the Red Sea, there is a custom to end the season of redemption with an additional, less formal seder. Called Se’udat Mashiach, this event focuses … Continue reading A People Ransomed by God
(Exodus 12:21-51) 12:21. Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Choose and take for yourselves a lamb according to your families, and kill the Passover lamb. 22. And you will take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in … Continue reading Happy Passover! – Torah Portion – the One New Man Bible – Passover First Day – April 20, 2019
Torah Commentary Leviticus 9:1-11:47 2 Samuel 6:1-19 Mark 7:1-23 Acts 5:1-11;10:1-35 Sh’mini (Eighth) Convictions Do Not Change The sacrifices are to teach us about life. They give us instructions of how to approach YH VH. This Torah portion will also instruct us in how not to approach him. The sons of Aaron decide they have a right to their opinion regarding their duties and it … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Sh’mini (Eighth) – Convictions Do Not Change – SCRIPTURES FOR March 30, 2019
Tsav 6.1. And the LORD* spoke to Moses, saying, 2. “Command Aaron and his sons saying, Burnt Offering “This is the instruction of the burnt offering. It is the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night to the morning and the fire of the altar will be burning in it.3. And the priest will put on his linen garment and he will put his linen … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings – One New Man Bible – Tsav – March 22, 2019
Torah Commentary Tzav”Command” Leviticus 6:1-8:36 Jeremiah 7:21-8:3; 9:22-23 Luke 4-6 The Lesson of the Ashes The Tabernacle has now been built and the presence of HaShem is visible in the midst of the people. Just a momentary thought about the scene causes the imagination to run wild. What a sight it must have been, and what a witness to those who would see it from a distance. I … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Tzav”Command” – The Lesson of the Ashes – SCRIPTURES FOR March 23, 2019
Vayikra He called Leviticus 1:1-5:26[6:7] Isaiah 43:21-44:23 “Sacrificial Identification” by Mark Huey The Torah portion Vayikra begins the Book of Leviticus, and serves as the Hebrew name for the entire text. Chs. 1-7 detail sacrificial laws for individuals, for the congregation of Israel, and for priests. This is followed by chs. 8-10 describing the worship in the completed Tabernacle. Chs. 11-17 focus on the laws of clean … Continue reading TorahScope: Vayikra – He called – “Sacrificial Identification” – 10 March, 2019
Vayikra (He Called) SCRIPTURES FOR March 16, 2019 Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Isaiah 43:21-44:23 Romans 8:1-13 Hebrews 10:1-14; 13:10-16 Take Possession This week we begin the Book of Leviticus. For many people it is a book of meaningless details, but in truth it is a glimpse into the Father’s Heart. In order to grasp Father’s Heart we must first open our hearts to Him. Let us stop … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vayikra (He Called) – Take Possession – SCRIPTURES FOR March 16, 2019
P’kudei 38:21. These are the accounts of the Tabernacle, of the Tabernacle of Testimony (Rev. 15:5) as they were made, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Itamar, son of Aaron the priest. 22. And Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur of the tribe of Judah, made all that the LORD* commanded Moses. … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings: P’kudei – Mar 8, 2019
Torah Commentary P’kudei (Accounts) Exodus 38:21-40:38 1Kings 7:13-26 2Corinthians 9:1-15 Hebrews 9:1-14 Revelation 11:1-13 Now What? The last chapters of Exodus speak of putting the instructions of the Tabernacle and garments into reality. As I read the details, I can sense a growing excitement in the camp of the Hebrews. With each item completed and each curtain sown, the excitement builds. At one point the … Continue reading Torah Commentary – P’kudei (Accounts) – Now What? – SCRIPTURES FOR March 9, 2019
Vayak’hel Exodus 35:1 – 38:20 35.1. And Moses assembled the whole congregation of the children of Israel together and said to them, “These are the words which the LORD* has commanded, that you should do them. 2. Six days will work be done, but on the seventh day there will be a holy day for you, a Sabbath of rest to the LORD*: whoever does … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings: Vayak’hel – March 1, 2019
Vayak’hel”And assembled” Exodus 35:1-38:20 1 Kings 7:51-8:21 Romans 1-5 Breaking the 80/20 Rule It has been said that twenty percent of the people in the world do eighty percent of the work, while eighty percent of the people just sit around and watch them work. Based on my observations of people through the years I would say this may be a bit optimistic. This may … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vayak’hel – “And assembled” – Breaking the 80/20 Rule – SCRIPTURES FOR March 2, 2019
17 February, 2019 Ki Tisa – When you take Exodus 30:11-34:35 1 Kings 18:1-39 (A); 18:20-39 (S) “Signs of Life” by Mark Huey Ki Tisa covers a wide variety of topics that range from describing the half-shekel tax collected,[1] to the infamous golden calf incident,[2] and to instructions regarding the Sabbath.[3] Additional instruction is given regarding hand washing,[4] anointing oil[5] and incense formulas,[6] and how the Tabernacle is to be used.[7] Moses also relates … Continue reading TorahScope: Ki Tisa
Weekly Torah Readings: Ki Tisa by admin | Feb 22, 2019 Ki Tisa 30:17. And the LORD* spoke to Moses saying, 18. “You will also make a laver of bronze and its foot of bronze, to immerse, and you will put it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and you will put water in it. 19. For Aaron and his sons will wash their hands and … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings: Ki Tisa – One New Man Bible
Torah Commentary – Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35 1Kings 18:1-39 Luke 11:14-20 Acts 7:35-8:1 1Corinthians 10:1-13 2Corinthians 3:1-18 Basin of Revelation Between the Altar of Sacrifice and the entrance to the Tabernacle tent was a basin of water. It is fascinating we are not told what it looked like. I have seen many depictions through the years. I do not know which one, or if any of … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Ki Tisa -Basin of Revelation – SCRIPTURES FOR February 23, 2019
Joseph held no animosity toward his brothers. He could see how God had used his life to bring a great deliverance. Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. (Image: Wikimedia Commons, by German painter Peter von Cornelius [1784–1867]) VAYIGASH Joseph explained to his bewildered brothers that God had ordained his descent into Egypt in order to “preserve life” and “to preserve a remnant.” (Genesis 45:5). Joseph goes … Continue reading Preserving the Remnant
Mikkeitz At the end Genesis 41:1-44:17 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 “To Him Be the Glory” by Mark Huey This week’s parashah includes a very important verse that should immediately focus our attention on what God was accomplishing through the life of Joseph, when he is asked to interpret the dreams that Pharaoh has been having: “Joseph then answered Pharaoh, saying, ‘It is not in me; God will give … Continue reading Torah Portion – Mikkeitz – At the end – “To Him Be the Glory” – 9 December, 2018
Torah Commentary Mikketz (At the end) Genesis 41:1-44:17 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 Acts 7:9-16Making of a Man Joseph’s life has been one of incredible twists and turns. In his dark prison cell, he has had a great deal of time to think through his winding and tumultuous journey. His list of, “If I could do that over!” has been etched into his mind, and maybe even … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Mikketz (At the end) – Making of a Man – SCRIPTURES FOR December 8, 2018
Jacob knew he was walking into great danger as he returned to the land of Canaan. VAYISHLACH The eighth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayishlach (וישלח), which means “and he sent.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, “Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom” (Genesis 32:3 … Continue reading Jacob Meets Esau
V’yeilekh And he went Deuteronomy 31:1-30 Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27 “The Strong and Courageous Never Forsaken” by Mark Huey As Moses, the prophet to Israel (Deuteronomy 18:15, 18; Acts 3:22; 7:37), comes to the completion of his exemplary life—he gave the people some sobering, prophetic realities to consider, along with some encouraging words to contend with their ultimate destiny, in this week’s Torah … Continue reading Torah Scope – V’yeilekh – And he went – The Strong and Courageous Never Forsaken – September 15, 2018
Torah Commentary Yom Kippur Leviticus 16:1-34; 18:1-30 Numbers 29:7-11 Isaiah 57:14-58:14 Hebrews 10 The Days of Awe The month of Elul is now behind us. We all heard the sounds of earthly shofars, but were not joined by the sound of the ingathering shofar from the heavens. Not to set dates or say Yah cannot do things outside of our boxes, but it does seem … Continue reading Living Torah Commentary – Yom Kippur – The Days of Awe – SCRIPTURES FOR September 15, 2018
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