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This double portion contains Moses' appeal to all of Israel across all of time to be faithful to God and to His commandments. He places before them the choice of life or death, blessing or curse. Moses tells them to emulate two qualities of their past enemies Pharaoh and Sichon. We discover an amazing prophecy about Israel's current exile in the 5708th verse of the Bible. We then discuss...

In this second discussion of key concepts in Galatians, we look at Judaism's definition of "Torah" only to discover that Judaism has two of them! This has led to great confusion for Gentiles as they read this important book. Though we do not actually look into the book of Galatians itself in this discussion, the concepts addressed here are vital to our ability to understand Paul&apo...

Robin hosts her friend, Hannah Nitz, to discuss the sacred rest we are invited to experience as God’s people. Hannah realizes that modern church culture can wring us out and strain our family life. Robin and Hannah enjoy a candid and light-hearted discussion about the pursuit of Sabbath joy in an age where it is elusive and even spurned. Hannah Nitz has been involved in many marketing and media ve...

The entire theme of this portion is fear of God. But, what is fear of God? Why is it discussed so rarely these days? And why is it so important anyway? We also discuss the three things that led to Israel's failures in their walk with God, but see how God was intimately entwined in every facet of their sufferings.  For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website:...

In this discussion, Kamal and Grant discuss: What does true fellowship among believers consist of? How is fellowship among believers different from self-help groups, AA groups, and other clubs? How do we balance socializing with seeking God together? How can true fellowship last? How should we deal with offenses that arise in a fellowship? How do we protect ourselves against "wolves in sheep&...

In this amazing portion, we discuss the two kinds of spiritual warfare and precisely who our spiritual enemies are. We will see a practical application for the commandments concerning the beautiful captive and the consequences for acting upon impulse. And why is such a great reward attached to the easiest commandment in the Torah? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit o...

In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss: What is the difference between praise and worship? Is it biblical to use music to stir up people emotionally? In the Bible we read of loud cymbals, shouts, and other physical expressions in singing praises to God. Is this emotional manipulation?  How do you explain the term "worship music"? Why do much "worship music" today seem so...

This Torah portion - Shoftim - discusses the practical application of many of the commandments found Exodus. It describes what a healthy spiritual community looks like. This passage also provides the key as to why Messiah has not yet returned. It also describes how the Messiah would be a prophet like Moses. In what ways was Yeshua like Moses? We also discuss principles that help us to protect ours...

In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: What do you say to those who always feel condemned and not loved by God? What do you say to those who feel that they can do whatever they want and God just loves them anyway? What makes people gravitate towards the extremes of self-condemnation or licentiousness? How do we not become discouraged in our journey of sanctification...

The name of this parshah means "see", but important part does hearing play in our opening verse? Also, how do blessings and curses operate in our lives today? God warns us not to add to nor subtract from His Word, but how have the Jewish people added to God's Word and how has Christianity subtracted from it? And can you identify what is wrong with the version of Messiah that Christi...

This is the first "teaching psalm" ( maskil ) in the book of Psalms, and it teaches us how not to be a horse or a mule. Sound strange? You may be surprised how much we all tend to act like horses and mules! But this psalm also teaches us how to be a human being in our walk with God. In this psalm, we also learn what the word we typically translate as "prayer" really means. For...

In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: How can one be an overcomer when life is full of struggles and temptations? What is holiness? Can a believer achieve a completely sinless state? How can we truly bear one another's burdens? What should you say to those who pretend everything is great when it is not? What do we say to believers who never seem to have hope?...

In this first discussion about Galatians, we discuss why there has been so much confusion surrounding this book and how that confusion has contributed to the Jewish rejection of Yeshua. We play a little "mind game" that will expose the wrong-headed notions most people have about Galatians and help us to see what the real problem in Galatia really was. Then we will see what the key to und...

In this Parsing the Portion discussion, we address: What is the significance of this portion's name? What three negative mindsets does this portion warn us against? And what is the solution to each of them? What two things in our lives tend to lead us astray from God? For what three purposes did God lead the people through the wilderness? What two qualities must a person have in order to live...

Psalm 31 brings to a close the series of ten psalms that began in Psalm 22 with the word "My God, my God, what have You forsaken me?". In this psalm (verse 5), we read, "Into Your hands I commit my spirit." This series provides a deep look into the soul of Yeshua as He suffered on the cross for our sakes. But now, the song is taken up by you and me. In this psalm we find our ow...

In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: What is wrong with discipleship in Christianity today? What does it mean to be a true disciple of Messiah? How should a disciple engage in the Scriptures, prayer and fellowship? What should be evident in a disciple's life? What is the cost of being a disciple of Messiah? What are the blessings of being a disciple of Messia...

This Torah portion warns to neither add to nor subtract from the Torah, and not to stray to the right nor to the left. What do these warnings really mean? We also discover God's over arching purpose for the Jewish people. What is that purpose? And what does it have to do with the location of the land of Israel? What does it mean to "take to heart" the things that we know? Why is hea...

In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: How did Grant become a teacher of the Bible? How has the church ignored the value of understanding the Word of God? What are the implications of the lack of Bible literacy in the modern church? How is the Bible relevant for modern life? What is the difference between the Greek and Hebrew mindsets? And why is a Hebraic mindset n...

What does the name of this portion mean? And what does it have to do with bees? Is Canaan (aka the Promised Land) a symbol for heaven? Or does it represent something else? What were the seven attributes of the people who were permitted to cross the Jordan an live in Canaan? What two enemies must we conquer to live a spiritually victorious and fruitful life? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and t...

Psalm 30 is one of the most popular in the Book of Psalms. David composed it for the future dedication of the Temple. But this sparks a question: what is the Temple mentioned nowhere in the psalm? But David does talk about how he was healed from a near-fatal illness. So what does that have to do with the Temple? Likewise, what did Yeshua's body have to do with the Temple? Several clues run th...

We haven't seen Moses this angry since the spies' evil report 40 years earlier. How was that earlier event similar to what takes place here in Numbers 32? And why was God so relentless and unmerciful to the Midianites? What is it about them that demanded such a violent and wrathful response? Even more, what lessons does Midian have to teach us today? We also discuss the symbolism of the...

The Torah tells us that God is a "jealous God". In fact, it tells us that "Jealous" is His name. But isn't jealousy a negative character trait? And how could God be jealous of anyone? After all, He's God! The key to this conundrum is, of course, found in the Hebrew. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayM...

Why was Phinehas' act of zeal honored by God to such a degree? And why do some translations render his act as one of "jealousy"? And why does God describe Himself as "jealous"? How is this final test of Israel in the wilderness a foreshadowing of end-time events? The book of Numbers began with a census, and we find another census in this Torah portion. What has Israel chan...

What is the purpose of the Wilderness? Everybody must go there, but what is the secret to making it through and out the other side? We discuss what God seeks to teach us through our “wilderness experiences”. We also learn what the Amorite kings Sichon and Og represent. These are the two final enemies that must be defeated before we can enter the land of promise. Finally, we discuss the wicked Bala...

Psalm 29 follows a menorah (i.e., a chiastic) pattern and mentions "the voice of Adonai" seven times in the middle. What do these mentions of Adonai's voice teach us about the speaker's location? Which direction is He heading? How are destruction and new life blended in this psalm? How do the four opening lines contrast with the four closing lines? For more teachings by Grant L...