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Yeshua is the Most Important Man Who Ever Lived. The Most Important Man brought the world the Most Important Message, a message that must be believed for human beings, who are alienated from God and headed to Hell, to be reconciled to their Creator and live forever. And being reconciled to our Creator is our […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his study of Ezra with Ezra 7. Source

Across history, various rabbis (some of them renowned) have been recognized for their own unique teachings; notable for emphasis on a particular aspect of Torah or their focus on a specific attribute God’s nature, or perhaps a unique interpretation of an historical event. Disciples are supposed to be able to articulate their rabbi’s teaching. More […] Source

This week our parasha is Vayeitzei, which translates to “And He Went Out”, and covers Genesis 28:10-32:3.  We continue with the journey of Jacob, who has gone out from his home to the house of Laban.  This parasha contains a very formative and trouble filled part of Jacob’s life, but Jacob is not alone in […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his study of Ezra with Ezra 5. Source

The name of this week’s Parasha is Toldot, which means “generations” and covers Genesis 25:19-28:9.  Isaac’s family is listed in Genesis 25 with Abraham as Isaac’s father and Rebecca as Isaac’s wife.  Isaac prayed to Adonai for Rebecca to bear children and his request was granted.  During Rebecca’s pregnancy, the children were struggling inside of […] Source

Yeshua is the Most Important Man Who Ever Lived. The Most Important Man brought the world the Most Important Message, a message that must be believed for human beings, who are alienated from God and headed to Hell, to be reconciled to their Creator and live forever. And being reconciled to our Creator is our […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the post-exile prophets with Ezra 4.  He also covers the entire book of Haggai, Haggai 1-2. Source

Yeshua is the Most Important Man Who Ever Lived. The Most Important Man brought the world the Most Important Message, a message that must be believed for human beings, who are alienated from God and headed to Hell, to be reconciled to their Creator and live forever. And being reconciled to our Creator is our […] Source

This week’s Torah portion is titled Chayyei Sarah, (the Life of Sarah) and takes us through Genesis chapters 23 to 25:18. Chayyei Sarah starts by informing its readers about the death of Sarah at the age 127. Her death took place in Hebron in the land of Canaan; roughly 20 miles south of Jerusalem. Interestingly […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of Ezra by finishing Ezra 2 and moving onto Ezra 3. Source

This week’s Parasha is entitled, Vayera, meaning “And He Appeared.” It covers Genesis Chapters 18 to 22. In addition to the Lord informing Abraham of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, this Parasha also contains the promise of a child to the great Patriarch and his barren wife, Sarah; and God’s great test of faith, the […] Source

Yeshua is the Most Important Man Who Ever Lived. The Most Important Man brought the world the Most Important Message, a message that must be believed for human beings, who are alienated from God, to be reconciled to their Creator and live forever. Everything Messiah did, everything He said, every interaction with others that has […] Source

Rabbi Glenn begins his study of the post-exile prophets in earnest with Ezra 1 and 2. Source

Yeshua is the Most Important Man Who Ever Lived. The Most Important Man brought the world the Most Important Message, a message that must be believed for human beings, who are alienated from God, to be reconciled to their Creator and live forever. Everything Messiah did, everything He said, every interaction with others that has […] Source

Rabbi Glenn discusses his recent trip to Israel. Source

Yeshua is the Most Important Man Who Ever Lived. The Most Important Man Who Ever Lived brought the world the Most Important Message, a message that must be believed for us to be reconciled to God and live forever. Everything Messiah did, everything He said, every interaction with others that has been recorded for us […] Source

Our Torah reading today is entitled V’zot Haberachah, which means “and this is the blessing.”  This parasha covers Deuteronomy 33-34 and is the last reading of the yearly Torah reading cycle. Moses has successfully led the Jewish people, a stubborn and indignant people, for roughly 40 years from Egypt across the wilderness to the border […] Source

Listen to this analogy by Pastor David Rhodes: “Pride is the dandelion of the soul. Its root goes deep; only a little left behind sprouts again. Its seeds lodge in the tiniest encouraging cracks. And it flourishes in good soil. The danger of pride is that it feeds on goodness.” Perhaps no parable illustrates this […] Source

In preparation for Yom Kippur, Rabbi Glenn examines the life of the prophet Jonah. Source

Who Is Yeshua? Someone Who Can Heal Paralyzed Humanity; The One Only Who Can Forgive Our Sins; The Son Of Man; Someone Who Is Inviting People, Even Tax Collectors And Sinners, To Join Him On His Great Rescue Mission; Someone Who Came To Make Radical Changes; The Lord Of The Sabbath And The World’s Supreme […] Source

This week our parasha is Ha’Azinu which translates to “Listen” and covers Deuteronomy 32.  Parasha Ha’Azinu is a very unique and special parasha for several reasons.  We read this parasha today on Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return or Repentance between Rosh HaShana and Sukkot.  Ha’Azinu is also the penultimate parasha and contains the final teaching […] Source

The Book of Mark may be the earliest written account of Messiah’s life and ministry. It was likely composed before the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. Mark was not one of the 12 apostles, but he was an early Messianic Jewish leader who was closely associated with the Lord’s representatives. When Peter was […] Source

This week’s we have a double parasha passage. Nitzavim, meaning “standing,” covers Deuteronomy 29:9 – 30:20.  Va Yelech, meaning, “And He Went,” covers Deuteronomy 31:1 – 31:30. In Chapter 29, all the people have gathered before the Lord in order to enter into covenant with Him.   In verse 15, we find that not only does […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn previews the Ezra-Nehemiah/Haggai series that he will be starting in two weeks. (Next Wednesday is Erev Rosh HaShanah.)  Rabbi Glenn reviewesthe Scriptures in 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, and Isaiah that describe the Babylonian invasion as God’s judgment but also God’s promises that the Jewish people would return to the Land after 70 years. Source