MBM-UK - Weekly studies

In our study this week, we discuss the account of Judah and Tamar. We look at why it appears where it does and how it impacts the future of the Messianic kingdom, Israel and Christianity. We also discuss how redemption comes from the most unlikely places.

This week we continue our discussion about the introduction of Joseph. We discuss perception and how it influences our understanding of our circumstances and how Adonai sees all.

This week's study begins the story of Joseph and his role as the redeemer of Israel. We discuss the parallels with Yeshua and how important it is to understand the importance of Joseph as a key character in the whole biblical narrative rather than the popular characterisation that we have grown used to.

This week we look at the violation of Dinah and the destruction of the men of shchem by Levi and Simeon. We discuss the complexities of the account morally and ethically and how some of the events recorded have paralllels with the Oct 7th attacks and the continuing conflict.

In the second part of our study we look specifically at the verses where Jacob wrestles with the messenger and how that impacts what we experience and how it shapes us if we perservere in the struglle to become the people we are meant to be.

We begin the new portion Vayishlach which marks the beginning of the next phase of Jacob's journey. We discuss the symbolic importance of the relationship between Jacob and Esau and how the characteristics of both the brothers is reflected today in the events we seeing unfolding. We also discuss how we have within ourselves Jacob and Esau nature's which war against each other.

Continuing our study, we discuss the departure of Jacob from Laban. We discuss how stealing is connected with idolatry and how atheism is a form of self-worship.

This week we look at the continuing expansion of Jacob's family. We begin with the foundation of 12 and how this number is not only relevant to the number of sons that Jacob has but how it permeates history, nature and the universe. We discuss technologies of the time, how that applies to our world today, and how the will of GOD supercedes all of the methods that we might use to advance our own fo...

This week we look at the change in Jacob after his dream about the ladder and the covenant GOD makes with him. We discuss the importance of the number 12 and how this is the point where the fruition of the previous covenant promises begin to come to life. We also touch on the principle that covenant promises don't necessarily mean an easy ride in life, but that their fulfillment is based on the gi...

This week we begin the Torah portion Vayetze - "And he departed". Our discussion looks at the dream of Jacob and the ladder which is referred to in John's gospel. We look at the contrast of departing and leaving and how that informs the way we walk toward the challenges and adventures before us despite what may have brought us to the place of choosing.

This week's study is a continuation of the chapter that speaks of the blessings over Jacob and Esau. We look at the nature of the blessings and how they are fulfilled. We also discuss the character of Esau and the connection with the goats of Yom Kippur and the sheep and goat judgment of Matthew 25 and Revelation 20

This weeks discussion is recorded at our Rosh Chodesh service. The discussion looks at some of the questions around what seems a very negative and controversial passage. Part of the discussion included a video from the teaching of Aleph Beta - here is the link: https://alephbeta.org/podcasts/book-like-no-other Genesis 27 is not all it seems and the discussions reflect this.

This week we discuss Isaac and the famine during his time in Gerar, the land of the Philistines. We continue to show how he, as the first part of the covenant made between Abraham and HaShem also encounters hostility and rejection in the land of the Philistines during the time of famine even though he brings blessing thorugh the provision of water and food. We also discuss how the land dispute in...

In this study we look at the final part of Chayei Sarah and the beginning of Toldot (the life of sarah and Generations). We see how the women of this era feature as arbiters of the covenant promises, and as vessels of the continuation of the promises made by GOD to ensure the lineage of Abraham to Messiah and how that also features for the physical descendants of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, as well a...

This episode was recorded at the monthly Rosh Chodesh gathering and contains elements of the Shabbat Service. Our discussion covers a number of topics relating to the work of Eliezer, the nature of the work of the servant in accordance with the will of the master and obedience.

This week we begin the new parsha Chayei Sarah and we discuss the importance of Abraham's choice of the Cave of Machpelah and how Abraham and Sarah are the template of faith that we are to set as an example for our daily lives.

This week we look at the pivotal event in the scritpures; The Binding of Isaac. We discuss, following on from last week, how this moment in biblical history links directly to the sacrifice of Yeshua as the other part of the near-eastern covenant exchange of sons, made in Genesis 15. We look at how all the biblical festivals are hinted at in the passage and some of the lessons that we might learn a...

This week we look at the three events in the passage and how they interlink. We also discuss the implications of how they link to Paul in the book of Galatians and the importance of the near eastern covenant regarding the exchange of sons. We also see how this is a continuation on the theme of "seeing" in Parsha Vayera.

This discussion was recorded as part of the group Rosh Chodesh meeting. We discuss the protection of Sarah, the compassion of GOD and the prayer of the prophet in Abraham and Yeshua as they heal and bring life to the those they encounter.

In the study this week we look at Lot and his origin story to see how it applies to us now and the similarities between him and Abraham. We also discuss what the account of Sodom and Gomorrah teaches us today and in the future.

Our study this week features the first encounter of Abraham and Sarah in their new roles as custodians of the new covenant. We discuss how the announcement of Isaac as the archetype of this covenant along with Abraham and Sarah echo throughout history and into our future, showing how GOD has and will bring about further redemption in the world through Messiah and the continuing fulfillment of the...

This week we look at the ratifying of the covenant, and the instruction of circumcision. We discuss the impact of this upon Gentile believers and its connection to the crucifixion of Yeshua. We also discuss the change of name for Abraham and Sarah and whether uncircumcised Gentiles are allowed to celebrate Passover who are followers of Yeshua as Messiah outside of the existing traditional Jewish f...

Our discussion this week looks at Hagar and the circumstances of her relationship with Abram and Sarai. We consider the idea of how we can turn covenant promises from GOD into commandments that we enact ourselves while not fully considering the outcome of our actions.

This week's study looks at the Covenant made with Abram concernng the Land. Even today this still stands and awaits its completion. We also discuss why Abram is chosen and what is the catalyst of that choice and the importance of Abram as an example to us stated in Romans 4

This week we discuss the parsha Lech Lecha. This is a follow on from our Rosh Chodesh discussions. We continue to look at Abraham as the person that Adonai chooses to not only communicate the message of salvation and covenant, but also how Abraham chooses Adonai over the corrupt systems of the world at that time which were orientated toward idolatry and tyranny.