Audio Teaching Notes Moshe and The Messiah Deuteronomy 18:15 CJB "Adonai will raise up for you a prophet like me from among yourselves, from your own kinsmen. You are to pay attention to him," "[T]he first and major virtue of the Messiah will be Torah (according to Rambam, he will be steeped in it); from this,... Continue Reading →
Abraham the Hebrew was one who crossed over, and Israel has continued to cross over. As believers in Yeshua, we have crossed over from death to life, from cursing to blessing, and from sadness to joy. Genesis 12:1-7 ESV "Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES 47:28 "Jacob lived seventeen years in Egypt (2238-2255). At the end of this period, Jacob's days, i.e., the years of his lifetime, totaled one-hundred forty-seven years. Thus, Jacob did not live as long as his grandfather Abraham (175 years) or his father Isaac (180 years). 29 When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES The Power of Forgiveness Last week's portion showed us that Joseph was a man who could walk in forgiveness. The forgiveness that he demonstrated led to restoration and blessing. Yeshua's teaching and life of forgiveness We must forgive others to be forgiven (Mt. 6:14-15). We must walk in love and forgiveness (Mt.... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES The Messiah This week's portion brings us to a remarkable parallel of Joseph and Yeshua. In Judaism, the Messiah is understood by two people: Messiah, Son of Joseph, and Messiah, Son of David. As believers in Yeshua, we know this not as two separate Messiahs but two different comings of one Messiah. ... Continue Reading →
Tevet is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar; in it, we celebrate the end of Hanukkah, but we also have the fast of Tevet, which recalls the siege of the First Temple and its destruction. Tevet is one of the calendar's dark (spiritual) months, so we must have an overcoming spirit this month! As... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES Introduction This week's portion begins with the words, "Ya'akov continued living in the land where his father had lived as a foreigner, the land of Kena'an." (Gen. 37:1). This Parsha begins the story of Yosef, yet we start with Jacob, Ya'akov. This serves as a reminder that each story is connected. The... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES Genesis Recap Abel was different than Cain in his offering. Noah was righteous in his generation. Abraham and Lot separated. Isaac's mother didn't want him tainted by Ishmael's idol worship. Esau didn't value the birthright and calling of the firstborn, and Jacob did. Genesis 32:24-32; 33:15-20 ESV Jacob prepared to meet Esau.... Continue Reading →
John 10:22-30 TLV "Then came Hanukkah; it was winter in Jerusalem. 23 Yeshua was walking in the Temple around Solomon's Colonnade. 24 Then the Judean leaders surrounded Him, saying, "How long will You hold us in suspense? If You are the Messiah, tell us outright!" 25 Yeshua answered them, "I told you, but you don't believe! The works I do... Continue Reading →
I've always had many questions concerning Jacob and Esau's story. I wondered how Jacob could "steal" the birthright and blessing yet not be reprimanded. I knew the blessing was promised to Jacob, but there was so much I hadn't understood until today. Today, I read from the Blue Chumash and better understood the story. I... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES Interesting Observation This week's portion is called 'The Life of Sarah,' but why is it called The Life of Sarah when it begins with her death and burial? One answer is that the portion begins with her name, and another is that Rebekah, Isaac's soon-to-be wife, will carry on her legacy. Separating... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES Genesis Recap Adam's relationship with God changed after sin. Noah preached repentance to his generation. Abraham actively sought the conversion of his generation. The Destruction of the Cities Genesis 18-19 Abraham interceded on behalf of Lot and the people of the cities. Destruction came not because of one sin but the buildup... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES We have reached the third week of our study through the Torah. So far, we have seen God's goodness pronounced in the blessing over Adam and Noah, as well as the tragedies resulting from not walking with God. This week, we come to the beginning of God's plan of redemption: the Jewish... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES "Here is the history of Noach. In his generation, Noach was a man righteous and wholehearted; Noach walked with God" - Gen. 6:9 CJB. "But Noach found grace in the sight of Adonai." - Gen. 6:8 CJB. In his generation, Noah was righteous and blameless. Righteous and wholehearted. In his generation -... Continue Reading →
Psalm 83 ESV "O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! 2 For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. 3 They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. 4 They say, "Come, let... Continue Reading →
Casey D. Bell 