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Honestly, how could Korach and his 250 followers be so blind and stupid?! But they were, in spite of all their experiences with God and with Moses since leaving Egypt. However, are we prone to the same errors? How did the behavior of these wicked men compare to that of Nadav and Avihu? What is the contrast between the spiritual man and the soulish man? And what does Aaron's staff teach us abo...

This is one of three Torah portions that are named after a person. What do these three portions have in common? Though he was a highly regarded man in Israel, Korach was a wicked man. What do the Hebrew letters in his name teach us about his character? And how did Korach's followers commit suicide? This portion contains the Hebrew word that has the highest numerical value of any word in the T...

This Torah portion describes Israel's refusal to enter the land of Canaan after hearing the evil report of the ten spies. How is this considered the worst sin committed by Israel in the Torah? Why is fear called "Satan's calling card"? How does fear affect the brain? Why is fear actually considered a sin? Is there really such a thing as a fearful believer? How did fear infuse t...

What minor prophet does Joshua share a name with? (And why did God change his name?) And what does Caleb's name teach us about dogs, Gentiles, and whole-heartedness? What do tassels ( tzitzit ) have to do with wings and a woman whom Yeshua healed? And how did the mispronunciation of one Hebrew word keep the Israelites from entering the Promised Land? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to...

In this short beautiful psalm, we research the biblical use of the word "rock" ( tzur ) and discover some valuable insights. We also discuss a unique word David uses for "sanctuary" - a word found only once in the Psalms. Last, we discover how a minyan is counted for prayer. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMi...

How was serving in the Tabernacle similar to Adam's work in the Garden? And how does that apply to us today? What two prayers concerning speech are found at the beginning and end of the morning prayers? And why are these two prayers so important? Why is the phrase "the mouth of Adonai" found seven times in chapter 9? What was so evil about the people's complaints about the mann...

This Torah portion contains one of the most bizarre anomalies to be found in a Torah scroll. This anomaly has generated a great deal of speculation over the centuries, and now you are invited to take part in the conversation. We also look into the strange and consistently mistranslated name of this portion. Oh, and how could Moses write that he himself was the most humble man on the face of the ea...

What is the spiritual significance of the division of labor among the three families of Levites? What do we learn about spiritual balance from them? And are words really as powerful as the Torah seems to make them? After all, can just speaking a brief blessing over someone else really make a difference in their life? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: ht...

Of the 54 weekly portions in the Torah, Nasso is the longest and it contains the beautiful Aaronic blessing. We will look deeply into this short blessing and see how it is a proclamation of love from God to His people. It contains many secrets and allusions that we will delve into in such a way that you will never read it quite the same again. We will also look into the only occurrence of "ho...

DISCUSSION POINTS: Grant and Robin discuss the real name of the book of Numbers and why it is so significant. Then they delve into the important balance between separation and unity, order and chaos. But the primary theme of Numbers is the meaning of the 'wilderness' in each of our lives and how necessary it is to experience it.  For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes)...

In this lesson we discover how the word "Golgotha" is embedded in the Hebrew text. Then we see how this Torah portion honors Joseph in a secret and in an open way. Next, we learn the meaning of "every man at his own camp, every man at his own banner" and why four particular tribes were chosen to lead their camps. We discuss why Aaron's name is written in an unusual way in...

DISCUSSION POINTS: Robin and I take a moment to review why we are doing this Parsing the Portion series and explain why Torah study is paramount to our spiritual growth. Then we discuss the spiritual lessons behind the Shmittah year observance and the five categories of blessings God gives to those who walk in His Torah. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website...

This double Torah portion is always read during the 49 days of counting the omer . In this lesson, we take a quick look at all the commandments that command us to count time.  We learn something fascinating about the Hebrew letters that frame the blessings in chapter 26, and the letters that frame the curses. We then look into an odd little word that occurs only seven times in the Bible - all in c...

In this psalm, David claims that he is surrounded by enemies who want to "eat up my flesh". Were they cannibals?! What did he mean by this strange idiom? And what important insight does this psalm provide about Yeshua's instructions to ask, seek, and knock? And what does this psalm have to teach us about the fall holy days? And how can one Hebrew word mean "morning", &quot...

DISCUSSION POINTS: Why does God insist that the priests be perfect physical specimens? Are the "Jewish holidays" still relevant for our times? And are they actually "Jewish"? What unusual commandment is inserted in the chapter about the holy days? How do we make God "holy"? And which verse in our portion is the key verse for the entire book of Leviticus? For more teac...

In this lesson, we discover a convoluted connection with an unusual word found in the following Torah portion. And why is it Jewish tradition that a young man should be married by age 18? And do the rabbis have the authority to establish a calendar for all of Israel? Does this have an impact on the counting of the omer ? Take a listen for an unusual but thought-provoking discussion of the Torah po...

In this Psalm, David asks God to test him. But Yeshua said, “Do not lead us into testing.” How do we reconcile these two statements? Should we ever pray to be tested? This psalm also describes four kinds of people to be avoided, then discusses “bloodthirsty men”. Who are they? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www. TorahTodayMinistries.org And w...

DISCUSSION POINTS: Why is the Yom Kippur service so complicated, and how is it connected to Passover? Who does the "scapegoat" (the goat for Azazel ) represent? Is Yom Kippur commented upon in the New Testament? was Yeshua's death a form of human sacrifice? And what does keeping Sabbath have to do with our being a tabernacle of God's spirit? Join Grant and Robin as they discuss...

In this double Torah portion, we derive another hint as to why Nadav and Avihu died. We also analyze the three major categories of sin identified by the Torah and how they are connected to the goat to Azazel . We will also discover what God thinks about gossip and evil speech, as well as other fascinating insights. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: http...

Pirkei Avot is the most-read ancient work outside the Bible itself. It is filled with brilliant and wise advice from some of Israel's most brilliant and wise Sages. It contains quotes from the Apostle Paul's teacher R' Gamaliel and is cited dozens of times in the New Testament scriptures. This short jewel of a book has had a profound impact on thousands of lives over the centuries....

DISCUSSION POINTS: "What in the world do these chapters in Leviticus have to do with my life in these modern times?!" That question is often asked when reading these two Torah portions. But the answer is quite simple: EVERYTHING! This entire discussion about leprosy, ritual uncleanness, purity laws, etc., is about the complexity, embarrassment, and destruction caused by sin. So join us f...

How can biblical leprosy be an expression of God's love? The message of God's lovingkindness is woven throughout the Hebrew of this double parshah . We will also discuss why Jewish boys do not get a haircut until their third birthday and how a woman's monthly cycle is connected to a prophecy concerning Israel. This and much more await in this fascinating passage. For more teachings...

DISCUSSION POINTS: What is the significance of "the eighth day"? What is the relationship of the "strange fire" brought by Nadav and Avihu with the seductress mentioned in Proverbs? What is the power of silence, and how did Aaron wield it? What is the connection between the kosher laws and the events of this Torah portion? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the not...

This Torah portion contains several unusual features: It is the only portion whose name is a number. It contains the middle two words of the Torah. It contains the middle letter of the Torah. And... ...it is read either before or after Passover. In addition, we learn about the first three times "the glory of Adonai" appeared to the Israelites, and we discover something fascinating about...

Grant and Robin visited beautiful Puerto Rico in March, 2023 where they taught at a Messianic community in Arecibo and visited a communal farm in Las Marias. In this episode of Be Our Guest , Grant and Robin have a discussion with their hosts Daimer Castro and Rebekah Sanchez. You will be blessed as you listen to their story and learn about the amazing work they are doing in this island paradise....