Be Holy – Torah Portion Kedoshim
It has been the practice of the Jewish people to read through the Torah – the first five books of Scripture – on either a one-year or three-year schedule.
Torah Portions
Blog posts related to the weekly Torah portions. How Messianic and Hebrew Roots believers in Messiah Yeshua can apply insight from the Portions.
Chazaq Chazaq v’Nitchazeq
After concluding each book of the Torah, it is traditional to recite the phrase “Chazaq! Chazaq! v’Nitchazeq! – Be strong! Be strong! And let us be strengthened!”
A Sabbath Song – Psalm 92
It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning
And Your faithfulness by night
The Prayers of the Saints – Psalm 141
In Torah portion Tetzaveh we read the instructions for tending the Menorah and the altar of incense. These were probably on David’s mind as he composed this Psalm.
Psalm 1, Torah Portion Mishpatim, and Lemmings
In Torah portion Mishpatim we have a directive from the Father to us, his children: “You shall not follow the masses in doing evil” (Exodus 23:2).
Psalm 119 – Torah Portion Yitro
As you read through this most precious Psalm, realize that every portrayal and description of Yah’s words of instruction are vivid images of Messiah Yeshua.
How To Increase Your Faith
Have you ever felt as if you didn’t quite have enough faith? Yeshua’s (Jesus’) disciples once came to Him with the request, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5).
Mi Kamocha – Who Is Like You?
Over the past several years I have come to love and appreciate the Mi Kamocha. No, this is not something served up from the coffee bar in the church lobby on Sunday mornings. For those new to Hebraic worship, Mi Kamocha is a part of the liturgy taken from a passage in this week’s Torah portion, b’shallach. … Read more
Celebrating The Passover
If you are new to a Hebraic understanding of your faith or have never celebrated a Passover, I encourage you to make plans to observe Passover this spring.
Psalm 121 – Shomer Israel
As the children of Israel sang this Psalm of Ascent, they were on their way into Jerusalem to celebrate one of Yahweh’s festivals, celebrations He gave them when he brought them out of Egypt.