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Parashah Points: Vayeshev - Reuben's Regret
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Vayeshev we look at Reuben’s regret regarding how he and his brothers treated Joseph. We see how, with YHWH’s help, we too can move forward and leave any shame we may feel behind as a new creation through our faith in the Word.

PARA2 - Vayishlach - Jacob's Reconciliation with Esau
In this week’s Parashah Point in the Torah Portion called Vayishlach, we find the story of Jacob’s reconciliation with Esau in Genesis 33. This story has a lesson for us if we care to look

PARA2: Vayetze - Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Vayetze, we see how Laban and his sons turned against Jacob after YHWH blessed him in Genesis 31. How easy it is for us to turn to jealousy and resentment when others have what we want; yet we are to rejoice with those who rejoice.

PARA2: Toldot - We Are All Jacob
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Toldot, we see that while Jacob was a sinner He still received God’s blessing. We’re no different today, because of the Father’s grace, we are all Jacob.

PARA2: Chayei Sarah - Husbands Love Your Wives
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Chayei, we see Isaac loved his wife Rebekah in Genesis 24:67. When we look at our own lives, are husbands loving their wives? What does this mean for their marriages and for their witness to the world?

The Hebrew Root of: Sabbath
Come and take a brief look at the Hebrew root of the word “sabbath”.

Answering Your Questions: Yeshua’s Return, Thanksgiving, Eating Seaweed, Self-Defense, etc…
In this video series we want to look at the most common things asked and publicly begin answering your questions for the benefit of everyone to hear and to test themselves. In this presentation we are going to respond to the questions:Was Yeshua's return supposed to happen in the first century?Is it unbiblical to celebrate Thanksgiving?Can I eat seaweed?Is it okay in self-defense?Is it okay to kill in a war?

Parashah Points: Vayera - Abraham's Ethical Dilemma
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Vayera, we look at the story of Abraham when he was commanded to sacrifice his child, Isaac. We look at the question of morality of such a command, and one possible way that we should be understanding the story.

Parashah Points: Noach - Noah and Unclean Animals
In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion Noach, we look at Genesis 9:3 to see if Noah could eat all animals, both the clean and unclean.

Parashah Points: Lech Lecha - The Call of Abraham Today
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Lech Lecha, we review the call of Abraham found in Genesis 12:1-3. Just as Abraham was called out from his life to go into a new place, we too are called to leave our old lives behind to follow YHWH by walking as Messiah walked.

Answering Your Questions: Transfusions, Wearing Pants, Pig Enzymes, Gelatin, and more!
In this video series we want to look at the most common things asked and publicly begin answering your questions for the benefit of everyone to hear and to test themselves. In this presentation we are going to respond to the questions:Are blood transfusions allowed?Why did God kill so many people in the Old Testament?Why are you called 119 Ministries?Can you explain Deuteronomy 22:5 about women wearing pants?What's your take on pig enzymes and gelatin?How should I answer the question "Are you a Christian?"

Parashah Points: B'reisheet - Some of Your Problems Are Your Fault
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion B’reisheet, we cover Genesis 3:12-13 where we see the first instance of shifting blame. Instead of putting the blame on others, it’s time to realize that some of our problems are our own fault, at least in how we handle them.

Parashah Points: Vezot Habracha - The Prophet Like Moses
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Vezot Habracha, we examine the concept of the prophet like Moses and see how Deuteronomy 34:9-10 show us that it was not Joshua. If it wasn’t Joshua, then who else could it have been?

MSG: Sukkot - You Shall Rejoice
In Leviticus 23:40 we are commanded to rejoice, and in verse 42 we are told this is during the Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles or Booths). It seems like an odd command, but is there a deeper meaning behind it, something where the physical reality and command teaches us a spiritual truth?

Parashah Points: Ha'azinu - What Does Death Teach Us bout Life?
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion titled, Ha’azinu, we see Moses is told that he is about to die. What does knowing that we are going to die teach us about how we should live? In other words, what does death teach us about life?

Parashah Points: Vayelech - Make Disciples of All Nations
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Vayelech, we see in Deuteronomy 31:12-13 how the Torah is for all nations. Israel was charged by the Creator to make disciples of all nations.

Answering Your Questions: Cremation, Tzitziyot, Sacrifices, Being Holy, and More
In this video series we want to look at the most common things asked and publicly begin answering your questions for the benefit of everyone to hear and to test themselves. In this presentation we are going to respond to the questions:Are tattoos a sin?Is cremation permitted by the Torah?What’s the difference between the Law and the Covenant?Do we have to wear tzitzit (tassels) every day?Will you add a search box to your website?What does it mean to “live holy” in my daily walk?How could the Israelites keep the Passover while in the wilderness if the altar wasn’t in Jerusalem?Would God ask someone to sin like He appears to have done with Abraham and Isaac?

Parashah Points: Nitzavim - Dig Out the Root of Bitterness
In this week's Parashah Point from the Torah Portion, Nitzavim, we look at Deuteronomy 29:18-20 and the consequences of unforgiveness or other roots of bitterness and poisonous fruit in our lives.

PARA1: Mattot - Does the Bible Condone Human Trafficking?
In this week’s Torah Portion titled, Mattot, we look at Numbers 31:15-18 which some believe shows the bible condone human trafficking. With a little context and biblical knowledge it’s easy to see that isn’t the case at all.

PARA1: Ki Tavo - The Value of Curses?
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion called, Ki Tavo, we read about the curses in Deuteronomy 28 that will befall Israel if they fail to be obedient. Most of us understand the value of blessings that come from obedience, but have you considered the value of curses?

PARA1: Ki Tetze - Is Abortion After Rape Morally Justified?
In this week's Parashah Point we look at the Torah Portion, Ki Tetze. We examine how Deuteronomy 24:16 applies to the practice of abortion after a rape. Is an abortion after a rape something that is morally justified according to Scripture?

PARA1: Shoftim - Humble Torah Observance
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Shoftim, we find how important humility is for a king of Israel according to Deuteronomy 17:18-20, just as it is for us today.

Life After Death: Part 3 - What is Death? (Continued)
There are so many questions that get asked about Scripture, but one of the oldest and most common has to do with life after death. But we’ve found that in order to answer that, we must first answer the question, “What is death?” In part 3 of this teaching series we conclude our study and definition of what it means to be dead, looking at what Scripture reveals plainly to us.

Life After Death Part 2: What is Death?
There are so many questions that get asked about Scripture, but one of the oldest and most common has to do with life after death. But we’ve found that in order to answer that, we must first answer the question, “What is death?”

PARA1: Re'eh - How to Identify A False Prophet
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion titled, Re’eh, we are given Deuteronomy 13:1-5 in which YHWH tells us how to identify a false prophet. Watching for signs and wonders aren’t enough, even a false prophet can perform them.

PARA1: Ekev - The Problem With Prosperity
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Ekev, we have Deuteronomy 8:7-14 where YHWH tells Israel of the prosperity to come, but then gives them a warning not to forget him. Why would he do that? Is there a potential problem with prosperity?

PARA1: Devarim - What True Leadership Looks Like
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Devarim, we review the traits and qualifications of what true leadership looks like according to Deuteronomy 1:13, 16-17. We also see how James echoes the same sentiments in James 3. Not all are called to be leaders or teachers, and those who are will be held to a higher standard.

PARA1: Massei - The Death of the High Priest
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Massei, we take a look at Numbers 35:28 and how impactful the death of the High Priest was on those who claimed sanctuary in the cities of refuge. Not only did his death impact them in their day, but it was also a type and shadow of the death of our Messiah.

TE: Why the Bible is God's Word
There are many gods spoken of throughout history, but here’s why we believe the Bible is God’s Word and therefore truth.

PARA1: Va'etchanan - What It Means to Love God
In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion, Va’etchanan, we read the shema in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and take look at what it really means to love YHWH with all of our heart, soul, and might.

Life After Death: Part 1 - What Are We?
There are so many questions that get asked about Scripture, but one of the oldest and most common has to do with life after death. But we’ve found that in order to answer that, we must first answer the question, “What Are We?”

PARA1: Pinchas - Judging Wisely
In this Parashah Point on the Torah Portion titled Pinchas, judging wisely is what Moses exemplifies when faced with a new situation in Numbers 27.

TE: Why We Need Scholars
There exists a group of people who want to dismiss anything that a “scholar” has to stay on a subject, especially as it relates to Scripture. If that were true, then we should also dismiss anything Paul had to say; he was a scholar as well. Scholars have value in our study of the Word. Here are a few reasons.

PARA1: Balak - The Phinehas Mystery
In this week’s Parashah Point about the Torah Portion Balak, we examine the Phinehas mystery involving a son of Aaron killing two people. We see how it was not only okay with YHWH, but it actually turned aside His anger and saved the people of Israel.

PARA1: Korach - How Not to Be Like Korah
In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion, Korach, we see the fruit of discontentment and jealousy. In Numbers 16:1 – 18:32, Korah led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron when he failed to see that we are all parts of the body, necessary right where we are.

PARA1: Shelach - WWJD? He Would Wear Tzitziyot!
In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion Shelach, we come across Numbers 15:38-39 which gives the command for us to wear tzitziyot. Not unlike the WWJD bracelets of the 1990’s, these tassels remind us about how we are to live, like Messiah did.

PARA1: Chukat - Stealing the Credit from God
In this week’s Parashah Point, we look at the Torah Portion Chukat covering Numbers 19:1 – 22:1, especially Numbers 20:10 and Numbers 20:12. We see how water was brought forth from a rock but Moses took the credit that was due to YHWH, he was stealing the credit from God.

TE: Pig Science
Leviticus 11 contains the Creator’s instructions for what we are supposed to consider clean for food as well as very specific things are deemed unclean. Much to the disappointment of many, pigs are on the unclean list. Modern day science, however, has shown time and again the wisdom in commanding us not to eat swine. Let's take a brief look at some pig science.

PARA1: Nasso - The Blessing of Hope
In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion, Nasso, we look examine the priestly blessing as found in Number 6:24-26. Not only is it a blessing from YHWH given to His people through His priests, but it provides us hope for our future. The priestly blessing is really a blessing of hope.

PARA1: Beha'alotcha - Why Passover Is A Big Deal
In this week's Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Beha'alotcha, we look at Numbers 9:1-4 where YHWH reminds His people to observe and remember the Passover. There is a reason He wants us to remember it, and plenty of reasons why we should want to.

TE: Animal Sacrifices in Light of the Messiah
Many believe and teach that because Messiah made the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, that the animal sacrifice no longer applies nor has a place. Some go so far as to say animal sacrifices are actually an affront to Messiah’s work of redemption. Scripture, however, appears to say otherwise.

TE: Testing the Book of Enoch
The Book of Enoch is one of the most popular among the extra-biblical texts in existence. Doctrines are made out of what it contains, the Enoch calendar comes from it too. When compared to Scripture and history, however, how does it stand up? It’s time a testing of the Book of Enoch is done.

Parashah Points: Bamidbar - Our Wilderness Journey
In this week's Parashah Point we look at the Torah Portion, Bamidbar. Numbers 1:1 tells us how YHWH spoke to Moses in the wilderness. We will take a look at how we are also on our own wilderness journey and what that might mean.

Parashah Points: Bechukotai - God is Faithful to Forgive
In this week’s Parashah Point, we review the Torah Portion Bechukotai. In Leviticus 26:40-42, 45 we see how even after great sin, if Israel turns back to YHWH and His ways, God is faithful to forgive them. In His everlasting mercy and grace, we can count on His faithfulness to us, even when we’ve been unfaithful to Him. We also look at Hebrews 6:4-6 briefly

TE: Black Hebrew Israelites Refuted
There is a growing group today that believes and teaches that the only “true Israelites” are the Black Hebrew Israelites. This group also teaches that those who live in Israel today are “fake Jews” among other things. Join us as we take a brief look at their doctrine and expose some of the lies and holes it contains.

Parashah Points: Behar - Release Your Debt
In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion, Behar, we see that on Jubilee years or even every 7th year for the shemitah, the land resting and releasing financial debts applies physically to being in Israel. However, there is a deeper spiritual principle that we can all apply to our lives daily regarding forgiveness.

Parashah Points: Emor - Jewish Holidays
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion called Emor, we look at Leviticus 23 where we find the Creator’s appointed times, or as some call them, “Jewish” holidays.

Answering Atheists: Is the Bible Misogynistic?
Some claim that the bible is full of misogynistic verses and teachings. Some even claim that the Bible can’t be true because God would never teach misogyny. Join us as we begin our journey through some of these claims in Scripture in our first video in a series on this and other related topics.

Parashah Points: Kedoshim - The Royal Law
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Kedoshim, we look at the importance of Leviticus 19:18, or what James called “the royal law”.

PARA1: Acharei Mot - The Torah and Inappropriate Relationships
This week’s Parashah Point is about the Torah Portion Acharei Mot, more specifically Leviticus 18:22 where homosexuality is mentioned. What does Scripture say about homosexuality and is movement in mainstream Christianity right to accept it today?