Hebrew Nation Online | Living Torah – Mike Clayton

Jacob is able to enjoy his growing family in the last years of his life. Like all though, his life comes to an end. Jacob is given a special gift of speaking prophecy over his family. Was he speaking to his family gathered before him on that day or to a family in the future? […]

Prophecy is best when we have the filter of hindsight.  The story of Joseph continues and brings up some interesting questions for the future. In the end maybe the reason for prophecy is not to answer questions about the future, but rather to explain the present. Joinedtohashem.org

The account of Joseph brings forth many shadows and pictures which speak to our day. It all comes down to one subject, the family coming together as one. Has the subject changed or it everything happening today for the same purpose? Joinedtohashem.org

Jacob has a bit of time to rest and enjoy his growing family. The rest will however be short-lived. The life of his family becomes a wonderful picture of his family to come and the plan to break the dysfunction hold once and for all. Joinedtohashem.org

Jacob begins his return from exile. Laban, the false purity may be behind him, but there are still challenges before him. Covering up instead of dealing with issues will not go well and effect generations to come. Not having urgency for his destination will bring forth unneeded consequences.

Jacob is lead out of his father’s house and to a “certain place.” That place would propel him into a personal crisis of faith. In the end his journey could be summed up in the question; Which dust do you choose? Same question is being asked of us today. Joinedtohashem.org

We start with an update from our recent Israel tour. Sarah comes to the end of her life, but what a life it was. She is only mentioned one other time in the Hebrew Scriptures, but her legacy is on most every page. The seeking of a bride for Isaac contains a lesson we must […]

Success, failure, good days and bad, Abraham models a life of being whole hearted but not perfect. Contrasting Abraham’s life with Lot’s gives us a clear choice for life in our day. What direction we pitch our tent really does matter.

If you can’t trust the first words, you will never trust the last words. “Did God really say?” is a question we must deal with once and for all. Was there death prior to Adam? Was the garden a garden? Were the trees really trees? Did God really say what He meant or was he […]

Moshe speaks his last words over the multitudes of Jacob’s offspring. In the blessings are wonderful truths concerning them. Each tribe would be different in personality and calling. That same message hold true today. Yah does not call us to be the same, but rather to celebrate our differences in Him.

Understanding our destiny determines our identity which directs us to our destiny. The defect is not Him, but us. He has given mankind a recall notice. The repair is at no charge to us, but you do have to show up at the shop. Joinedtohashem.org

Moshe begins the final words of his final message to those standing on the edge of their destiny. It is not that he is physically unable to take on the task, but rather he is spiritually unable and maybe for more reasons than his recent failure. With his death would come success, but eventual failure. […]

As we enter into the Fall Feasts, what is the difference between Yom Teruah and Rosh haShanna? Which should we celebrate? Could the answer be, yes? The Hebrews had been standing and not are called to take a stand. Is history repeating itself? Joinedtohashem.org

It is easy to miss a very important message in the title of this week’s Torah portion. The question the message brings forth is, are we in the covenant or on our way to the covenant? Deuteronomy 28 is a chapter of choice. Which part do we desire to walk in? Let’s bring the words […]

In life, we will have battles. With Yah it is determined for us to win every battle as long as we do not treat the battleground like a playground. Are we created in “God’s image” today or in Adams image? Are we guilty of Adam’s sin or of walking in his footsteps? Keep watch over […]

Just a reading of this Torah portion should give a person a longing for His Kingdom here in earth. Righteousness and justice seem to be so far from our society but they are the foundation for His. Can a bad translation of one word change a perspective of life? Yes it can! Joinedtohashem.org

There is a light at the end of the funnel. It is not the light of a freight train, but rather the light of His Kingdom. How we choose to live today determines whether we are significant or insignificant in the process of His Kingdom approaching. Difficult decision are just part of the process. Joinedtohashem.org

We are not told to bless things in Scripture, but rather to bless the Elohim which has provided. Understanding why He gives is more important than we may realize and may even hinder His giving. A strong word to fathers regarding our calling to be mirrors of The Father. Most know the importance of the […]

The last words of Moses before he makes that fateful walk become the words of the Book of Words. Were these words under the direction of Yah or was it Moshe’s idea? Either way, a summary of history prepares the people for their destination.

Wrong priorities lead to wrong decisions which may lead future generations to a place that they were not originally destined for. The stops of the Hebrews can be likened to chapters in our lives today. Each one has a start and a finish that when combined make a complete story. Joinedtohashem.org

One can only be zealous for the right thing if they know what the right thing is. The right thing is found in a Scripture which has the same theme in the end that it does in the beginning. That theme will not be found in modern day prophets for hire, but by time spent […]

What do you get when you mix an enemy of Israel a prophet for hire and a talking donkey, who is by the way smarter than his co-stars? You get a story of the faithfulness of Yah even when we don’t see what He is being faithful in! Joinedtohashem.org

In the days of the wilderness there were many voices trying to lead the people back. Times have really not changed much. We must set our focus on what lies ahead. Seeking Godly anointing instead of man’s outward appearance is vital. Joinedtohashem.org

This Torah portion has it all. Lack of faith, complaining, grumbling, rebellion and a desire to go back where they came from. Before we point fingers, it may be a good time for a look in the mirror. Just remember that those who focused on giants became bird food. We can do better, but will […]

The set-up of the menorah gives us so many pictures for our lives. Yah has placed order into His creation. When humans try to change His order it never goes very well. Lesson to learn here. Joinedtohashem.org