Torah Today Ministries

Have you worked on your soul today? That is a question that I often posed to my congregation. Soul work is of the utmost importance to a disciple of the Messiah and this classic handbook - Orchos Tzaddikim ("Ways of the Righteous") - has been a powerful tool in the pursuit of character development for nearly 400 years. This book is as timely today as when it was first written. Listen to...

Did you know that Yeshua is called an apostle in the Bible? And did you know that David's sons were priests?! Join us as we take a deep dive into the original meanings of the words 'apostle' and 'priest' and gain a new appreciation for Yeshua's message in the process. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahToda...

What does Amalek have to do with our ability to live a fruitful spiritual life? And is beauty really all that important? And how is Deuteronomy 28 an "evil" chapter? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with n...

God calls David a man after His own heart. But did you know that this is illustrated in the Hebrew names of God and David? … and Judah? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Tora...

How do you handle those sleepless nights when you just can't turn off your brain? Does God truly run the world? And will you miss out on life's pleasures if you follow Him wholeheartedly? These and other persistent questions are answered in this short but brilliant psalm. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org...

What does the end of Shoftim have to do with the opening of Ki Teitzei ? And what does war have to do with bread? And what kind of weapon is a tent peg?! As we consider these questions, we will also look at two interesting words that occur only twice in Bible. Oh, and what word does a scribe write in order to test a new pen? These little details are sure to add some "seasonings" to your...

I have yet to meet a Christian who, when asked, can point to a place in the Bible where the word 'gospel' is defined. Of course, they can point to verses that support their idea of what the gospel is, but ask them to point to at the Bible's definition of the gospel and they are completely at a loss... at least, that has been my experience. So how about you? Can you answer the questi...

If you were impressed with the genius of the Vilna Gaon, consider the one rabbi he said he would walk across Europe to hear teach! Let me introduce you to the Ramchal - R' Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will kee...

Why hasn't Messiah returned yet? In addition to some fascinating details found in the Hebrew of this Torah portion, we discover the three things that must be accomplished before Messiah comes to do battle and reclaim His world. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi...

Do you feel like the entire world is going through a shaking? How about your personal life? If things seem a bit wobbly to you, this psalm is precisely what you need. Psalm 15 provides a checklist of eleven items that ensure an unshakeable life. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscr...

A little three-letter word changed Israel’s history and caused the death of an entire generation. When Solomon said that the power of life and death is in the tongue, he wasn’t kidding! What is this most cowardly (and dangerous) word? Come and find out. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure t...

This psalm has a twin - almost identical! (Ps.53) So why do we need two psalms that are almost word-for-word the same? And is everyone in the world corrupt, as this psalm seems to indicate? Let's also discuss the three varieties of atheists. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subsc...

'Justification' is one of those "religious" words that is also a part of our everyday vernacular. But there is still a great deal of confusion surrounding the biblical use of this term. This teaching will help bring some clarification to how justification relates to salvation. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahToday...

What does the opening verse of this parshah have to do with the first verse of Genesis? And how is the history of the Temple encoded into one single word in chapter 12? We explore these questions and also learn something about controlling our thoughts and how tithing is can be an antidote to wickedness. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. Tor...

Apart from Solomon, who do you think was the smartest man who ever lived? My guess would be The Vilna Gaon (R' Elijah ben Solomon Zalman). You will be amazed by this man's towering genius and his godliness. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newslett...

Is it possible to conquer God? Can we triumph over Him? Should we even try? And if such a thing were even possible, how would the Almighty feel about losing to the likes of us?! This brief psalm holds the answer to these important questions. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe...

This new series - "Sage Advice" - introduces the listener to some of the Torah geniuses of Jewish history. The 12th-century rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (Rashi) is considered the foremost of Israel's Torah commentators and his contribution to Torah study is profound. Come and be inspired by these brilliant men of wisdom. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit ou...

Do you know what two things in the Torah are called "great and awesome"? And what does Messiah have to do with a flint rock? Oh (and here's a biggy!), did you know that two arks traveled with the Israelites in the wilderness? I didn't think so. These are some of the seasonings that will add flavor to your parshah study. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes)...

One of the most misguided things a person can do is to refer to the Hebrew scriptures as "The Old Testament" and to the Greek scriptures as "The New Testament". New is better than old, right? But are these the terms the Bible uses to refer to itself? Let's correct this confusion once and for all! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website...

Do you ever catch yourself complaining about the empty words of (many) politicians? Or the biased reporting in the media? Does it seem like today's culture is awash in lies and deception? Through this psalm, God reveals the inner workings of falsehood and those who spread it. For more teachings from Grant, visit: www.torahtodayministries.org For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the...

This Torah portion contains the words of the Shema which, in turn, contains many secrets itself. We will explore some of these and discuss tefillin (phylacteries), especially the odd Hebrew letter that appears on one of them. And what does all of this have to do with Pentecost ( Shavuot )? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistr...

Have you ever been tempted to distrust God? Of course you have...especially when it seems like society is coming unravelled. In this psalm, David asks the question, "If the foundations are destroyed, what can a righteous man do?" And God's answer to this question is inspired! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinist...

Christians constantly refer to Messiah's death as an atonement. But what is atonement? (And what does atonement have to do with the mercy seat?) Does the Bible tell us that Messiah atoned for our sins? Or did He accomplish something much more significant? This is a teaching that you cannot afford to miss. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://w...

What does the Torah have in common with a bee? More than you might imagine! Add this pinch of seasoning to your Torah study and discover the message encoded into the initial letters of the five books of the Torah. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter,...

When you consider Paul's appeal for us to be living sacrifices, you immediately think of Solomon, right? No? Well, you will after listening to this teaching about Solomon's dedication of the Temple. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, whic...