Hebrew Nation Online | Living Torah – Mike Clayton

Why is it called Sarah’s life when it starts with the announcement of Sarah’s death? Death; the most misunderstood event all humanity has in common. A persons true life is revealed in their death. Joinedtohashem.org

Abraham is given a promise of a son. The next event is the judgment of the cities of the plains. Are these events related in some way? Why was Lot told to go to the hills and why did he refuse? The answer is very relative to us today. Joinedtohashem.org

Why did Terach leave Ur? Why was Abram chosen to leave Haran? How did he know where he was to go? How did Lot know what the Garden of Eden looked like? What does that have to do with us today, or is it all really about today? Joinedtohashem.org

“As in the days of Noah..” What can we learn from the days of Noah and just how close are the headlines of our day to the headlines of His day? A religious people building a tower so a people can be one in an attempt to be as God? How close is that concept […]

Another Torah cycle begins with the beginning. Just how important is the verse of Scripture to our walk? Does it matter if we take this verse literal or is it just an allegory? The answer to that question may be more important than most think! Joinedtohashem.org

Sukkot is upon us. Are our days similar to those of the Jews in Babylon? If so then what can we learn from their experience? Moshe comes to the end of his message and prepares for his last mountain climb. Physically he is strong. He will not die due to illness but rather emptiness. A […]

The Fall Feasts begin this weekend. It is not only about observing these days, but observing for the right reason. May these days bring clarity of direction as we walk toward our destination. Joinedtohashem.org

Moshe is 120 years old. He says he could not go in or come out, but he is about to climb a mountain. Is this speaking of his last 40 years of life as he walked between two realms? It is time for him to walk in only one realm, His realm. Is that same […]

Deuteronomy 28 begins with the words, “If you”. What would happen if we looked at the verses with “As I”? Could that simple mind set change make a difference in our daily walk? We discuss this and other practical thoughts from these important verses. Joinedtohashem.org

We are told not to add or subtract from Torah. What about our traditions? Are they really about adding to or our expressions of? And which is worse, adding to Torah or stating it has been done away with? Joinedtohashem.org

There is much to say about the little word, “If’ in Scripture. The word, “Because” takes us to a new level, not only of blessing, but of relationship. The eyes of Yah are focused on one place on this earth. May we also have the same focus. Joinedtohashem.org

Moshe is addressing a people who are about to enter The Land. In his address, he speaks words not directed to them, but rather to us. He goes on to say they/we will live in houses they/we did not build. I wonder which one has my name on it? Joinedtohashem.org

Moshe begins his last message to the Hebrews. His first words are a summary of the history of those who are now bones in the sand. A revelation comes forth though. No one had wondered anywhere in these 40 years. Yah had gone before them and chosen a new place to camp. Is He doing […]

Just how important is it to fulfill our vows to Yah? Do we expect Him to fulfil His vows, but think He will just forgive us when we do not fulfil ours? Two tribes came to the edge of the river and did not want to take the final steps. They would get their wish, […]

Our actions today can bring a glimpse into our future. Pinchas was willing to take a stand. He did not ask permission or consider others opinions. This action would set him apart for the days ahead of him. That same principle is offered again today. Joinedtohashem.org

Just what and how much is The Father up to that we do not know about? These verse would have been a shock to the Hebrews when later they were written and read. May be some shocks in our future also. Joinedtohashem.org

The wilderness is not designed to produce fulfillment, but rather a yearning.  Frustration will be a part of the process. What we do with the frustration can not only affect our lives, but the lives of others. Joinedtohashem.org

Moshe has proven himself as a caring leader for the Hebrews. When a new, untested voice rises in the camp where is the loyalty to this man who had given his life for these people? Joinedtohashem.org

There is a line in the sand. Where will you stand? Joinedtohashem.org

Twelve men bring twelve offerings which are exactly the same, but totally different. What makes the difference? There are two marks in Scripture; the mark of the name of Yah or of the beast. There is no third choice or neutral choice. Joinedtohashem.org

Israel was brought into the wilderness to test their faith. History will repeat itself, but it will be our choice to replay the same outcome or produce a different one. May we learn from their mistakes so we do not repeat them. Joinedtohashem.org

When you smell fish, it may be a clue that you are close to fish. We begin this week with that thought in mind. We must seek discernment in our day. Discernment is not learned in a book, but is a gift from above. joinedtohashem.org

Aaron is not allowed to grieve the death of his boys. Why did they die? We are not told. Why are we not told? Death is a part of life and in fact without embracing what must be put to death we cannot move forward with life. Joinedtohashem.org

There are many threads which weave through Scripture. One of those threads is that prior to times of deliverance come times of chaos. Are we living one of those times as in the repeating of history, we are making history? Joinedtohashem.org

So many things this week. On top of the list is a special announcement regarding a cyber Passover. We then head right into the words of Leviticus. The sacrifices were to be a sweet aroma unto Him. We must ask ourselves today , what kind of aroma are we sending forth into the Heavenly Realm? […]