Parsha
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Abraham
Caught in the current of idolatry,Be it false gods or my own vanity,I hear a most emphatic, urgent cry,An imperative I cannot deny.It warns me of a collision with death,It warns me of the demons stealing breath,A danger I myself… Continue reading
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Messiah in the Parsha: Noach
The story of Noah is one of tragedy and judgment, but also great hope, mercy, and salvation. This story is just as real and relevant to our lives today as it was thousands of years ago, and I will show… Continue reading
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Messiah in Parsha B’resheet: In the Beginning
For a written copy of the material I cover in this video, and for a list of sources, please see my previous blog post: In the Beginning: Remaking of You. I did reorganize my material, omit a couple of things… Continue reading
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Video Series on the Parsha: Introduction
At the beginning of this year’s Scriptural reading schedule, I am beginning a new video series on the parsha, covering material I have mostly already written about in my blog. This is an effort to get the gospel out as… Continue reading
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The Red Heifer, the Rock, the Bronze Serpent, Jephthah, the Star, and Messiah
Torah: Numbers 19:1-25:9Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33Micah 5:7(6)-6:8 I am resuming my series on Messiah in the Parsha again. We’re going to see this year’s reading calendar through, so hang on. Long ago, the Jewish sages created reading calendars to be read… Continue reading
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Korah: Our Negative Example
The Torah portion I will cover in this post is Korach (Korah), scheduled for June 20 this year, the Biblical passages cited at the top of this page. In Korach, we have the rebellion of Korah and his followers, their… Continue reading
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Messiah: Sent on Your Behalf
The portion of Scripture I will cover in this post comes from the parsha reading Shlach L’kha (Send on Your Behalf), which was read this year according to schedule on June 13, 2026. The Torah portion covers the first spying… Continue reading
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When You Set up Your Light, Follow His Instructions
This portion covers some more instructions for the menorah, setting apart the Levites, for observing the Passover if you were unclean at the actual time of Passover, for how Israel followed the Shekinah through the wilderness, instructions for the silver… Continue reading
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Restitution, Jealousy, Vows, and Blessing
The next portion of Scripture in the reading schedule is Naso (Take), which was read this year on May 23. The Scripture is cited above for your convenience. I suggest you look at the Scripture first before reading my post,… Continue reading
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I’ve Been Through the Desert with a Lion Who’s Named
This portion is called B’midbar (In the Desert), and it was read this year on May 16. Don’t worry, I will catch up! This portion covers the first census of Israel, the substitution of the Levites on behalf of the… Continue reading
