B’Har (On Mount) Lev 25:1-26:2, B’chukkotai (By My Commandments) Lev 26:3-27:34
B’Har (On Mount) Lev 25:1-26:2, B’chukkotai (By My Commandments) Lev 26:3-27:34 1.Leviticus 26:2 says, “My Shabbats you shall keep and My sanctuary you shall revere: I am the L-rd.” The exact same wording is found in Lev. 19:30. These verses are talking about a holy time and a holy place. A holy time can happen at […]
Emor (Speak) Leviticus/Vayikra 21:1-24:23
Emor (Speak) Leviticus/Vayikra 21:1-24:23 1.How are G-d’s appointed times a picture of our walk of faith? List the biblical holidays and how each one fits into your spiritual journey. The word mo’ed means an appointed time. Ohel mo’ed was a tent of meeting. It was a place where man could meet G-d. So the mo’adim listed in […]
Acharei Mot (After the death) Leviticus 16:1-18:30 Kedoshim
Acharei Mot (After the death) Leviticus 16:1-18:30 Kedoshim (Holy People) Leviticus 19:1-20:27 1.I want us to look at Yom Kippur in Leviticus/Vayikra 16. What is your definition of the word atonement? Is atonement and forgiveness the same thing? What role did Yeshua play in atonement and forgiveness for us? Where else in scripture is the […]
Tazria (She Conceives) Vayikra/Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Metzora (Leper) Vayikra/Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Vayikra/Leviticus 9:1-11:47
1.One of the topics this week is leprosy, which is usually understood as being caused by gossip or lashon hara. Why is it so hard not to gossip? If lashon hara is gossiping or evil speech is there such a thing as lashon hatov or good, life giving speech? If so what would it look […]
Sh’mini (The Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47 and II Samuel 6:1-7:17
Sh’mini (The Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47 and II Samuel 6:1-7:17 1.When you read this Torah portion what was the order in which the sacrifices were done? What can we learn from that order? What was the sacrifice order? Sin offering Burnt offering Peace offering They were offered in that order. Why do you think they were […]
Tzav (Command) Leviticus 6:8-8:36
Tzav (Command) Leviticus 6:8-8:36 1.Understanding the sacrifices listed in our Torah portion can help us understand verses like Romans 12:1-2. What sacrifice might Paul have been talking about here in Romans and what are your reasons for choosing that sacrifice? Romans 12:1-2, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of G-d’s mercy, to offer your bodies […]
Vayikra(And He Called)Vayikra/Leviticus 1:1-5:26Haftorah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23
Vayikra(And He Called)Vayikra/Leviticus 1:1-5:26Haftorah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23 1.Sacrifices, the subject of this week’s parsha, were central to the religious life of biblical Israel. But several of the prophets, such as Isaiah, Hosea, Amos and Samuel criticized Israel for bringing sacrifices. Sacrifices were commanded. Their offering was a sacred act performed in a holy place. What then aroused […]
Vayak’hel (And He Assembled) Exodus (Sh’mot) 35:1-38:20 and P’Kudei (Accounts) Exodus (Sh’mot) 38:21-40:38
Vayak’hel (And He Assembled) Exodus (Sh’mot) 35:1-38:20 and P’Kudei (Accounts) Exodus (Sh’mot) 38:21-40:38 Haftorah Reading: I Kings 7:13-26, 7:40-8:21 1.There are a total of 46 chapters in the Torah devoted to the Mishkan or Tabernacle. Why would the children of Israel need so many verses on the same topic and why do you think G-d gave […]
Ki Tisa (When You Take) Sh’mot/Ex. 30:11-34:35
Let’s start with a question you didn’t get in the email this week. What caused Israel to sin with the golden calf so quickly when Moses delayed in coming down the mountain? I think at this point in their walk with G-d they had a miracle-based religion. They wanted Instant gratification. G-d parted the water, supplied […]
Tetzaveh(Command) Ex.(Sh’mot) 27:20-30:10
Tetzaveh(Command) Ex.(Sh’mot) 27:20-30:10 1.Why is this Torah portion always read on the Sabbath preceding Purim and why is it call the Sabbath Zachor or Sabbath of Remembrance? This Sabbath is the Sabbath of Remembrance or Sabbath Zachor. It is a time Jews are to remember what the Amalekites did to them and remember how G-d saved […]